Gardeners love to breed their own species of flowers with certain unique characteristics. Once the species has been created, the gardener gets to choose the species name themselves. Although most flowers carry fairly ordinary names, there are some that stand out for being particularly odd. We’ve tracked down some of the most unusual that we could find for this article, but we don’t think you’ll be asking for some of these in your local florist anytime...
Although the winter season is still in full swing, it shouldn’t make you want to take the fun indoors, whatever the weather! Winter, with its crisp air and fresh nights makes for the perfect party environment, in the comfort of your very own garden.
Sure, it’s chilly – but if you’re the outdoor type and love nothing more than a good time with good people, your garden should be a place you spend time in, whatever the season!
So, if you’re looking...
Here at Verdon Grey we believe that your outdoor living space should be used to its full potential. So we have put this ’10 must-haves’ for your garden’ SlideShare together for you!
Here at Verdon Grey we’re suppliers of a wide array of stylish, contemporary garden furniture which can make the perfect complement to any garden. We offer everything from 4 seats all the way to 8 seater garden furniture arrangements. For more information about our range...
Spring Garden Preparation
January is almost over and spring will soon be upon us. Gradually the weather will get slightly milder and spring flowers and tree blossoms will slowly appear, so what better way to say goodbye to winter for another year than with a spring garden revamp!
Spring Flowers
Breathe some colour into your garden with some beautiful Spring Flowers. Pansies will flourish in the mild and damp spring weather, and will bring in a...
A well-designed patio area can be the perfect complement to any garden design. Patio areas are the perfect space for eating, entertaining and also simply relaxing and enjoying your garden, helping you to really make the most of your outdoor space.
So here we take a look at some creative patio design ideas to get you inspired with your garden.
Furniture
Patios are a great solution for turning your garden, or at least part of it, into an outdoor...
Your garden should be a place where you can relax in style and feel completely at ease; if this sounds good to you, there is one theme that you should consider; the Zen garden. Zen design is certainly an up and coming trend that is perfect if you crave a little simplicity in your life with the perfect touch of luxury.
Zen design is about organisation and simplicity; these gardens are peaceful and certainly organised; this design will neaten up your...
If you’ve been meaning to do more with your garden, then the New Year is the perfect time to make a few gardening goals for the year ahead.
Here we take a quick look at some simple gardening ideas to consider adding to your list of New Year's resolutions, to help inspire you to make the most of your garden in 2015.
Try Something New
Why not try something new in your garden this year?
This can be something as simple as planting a few new plant...
Here at Verdon Grey, we are passionate about gardens and love nothing more than spending a long lazy summer day out in the garden enjoying the British summer. In order to get the maximum enjoyment from your garden it is wise to first make sure that you have it planned out perfectly to suit your needs.
To make sure that your garden is the perfect extension of your home we have put together this handy infographic to help you out. Feel free to use it, share and enjoy it to your hearts content and if you need luxury garden furniture then don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us help you out!
When it comes to preparing your garden for the winter, a main area of your garden that’ll need a little extra TLC throughout the colder months is your outdoor furniture. In order to maintain outdoor furniture and keep it looking as great as the day you bought it, different furniture materials will require different types of care, especially when the temperatures drop and the harsher elements set in.
When purchasing garden furniture, it really does...
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