5 Fabulous Ways to Add Colour to your Garden
When it comes to garden design or even yard design, many people forget about the colour aspect and end up with a very well designed, yet plain (boring) space. Colour is a fantastic way to add a sense of excitement to your outside space, and it isn’t just restricted to summer time; your garden can look magnificent throughout the entire year. So if you desire a beautiful garden just follow these 5 fantastic tips...
Fantastic Flower Beds!
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Look After The Wildlife In Your Winter Garden
If your garden has had a rough winter, give a little thought to our lovely British wildlife. There are many birds, butterflies, bees and other animals that will use your garden each year as a place to breed and hibernate during the various seasons, relying upon the food and habitat available in their natural surroundings.
The good old British winters are failing to provide the habitats and natural food sources that our garden critters and furry...
In Bloom: The 5 Best Autumn Flowers
Just because summer is coming to an end doesn’t mean that gardens have to look boring; there are many spectacular autumn-blooming flowers that look absolutely stunning. In fact, there are so many different breeds of plant and flower that bloom throughout the year at various times, there is no valid excuse when it comes to dull, drab gardens! To prove it to you, we have compiled a top 10 of our favourite autumn-blooming flowers...
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Oh Baby It’s Cold Outside; Your Guide to Using Your Garden Throughout the Winter Months
Like it or not, winter is on its way and it’s likely that it will be here for significantly longer than the ‘blink-and-you’ll-miss-it’ summer. Every year the winter takes us by surprise and we confine ourselves to the indoors until warmer weather rears its head again. This shouldn’t be the case though, and you really can get out in spite of the temperatures. Now we’re not saying that you should break out the deck chairs and flip-flops in order to usher...
Get inspired with your garden
Interest in gardens and gardening is currently at an all time high. According to a recent report gardening is also growing in popularity among individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and age groups. Whilst an enthusiasm and passion for gardening can be essential in helping create a great garden space, sometimes the hardest challenge facing garden owners is achieving that initial burst of inspiration required to get things started. Inspiration...
Preparing Your Outdoor Space for Autumn
September is nearly upon us, and as the sunshine season starts to pass, the exchange of summer air to autumn months is an especially beautiful one for gardens. You may think that preparing your garden for the cooler months is an easy task, but let us assure you that it can be quite a time-consuming job, requiring planning and hard work.
A little attention and TLC to your lovely garden before the season cools can make sure it looks gorgeous for the...
Joys of the Al Fresco Experience and a Recipe We’d Recommend
Although the glorious British summer will soon be drawing to a close, there is still time to enjoy some balmy evenings outside before the days begin to shorten. Whilst this admittedly has not been the greatest British summer of recent years, it certainly has not been the worst either. There have been plenty of fine evenings to be lazily enjoyed in the garden, watching the sunset cast long shadows from the trees and indulging in the pleasures of al...
Make your garden 'party central' this summer!
From behind the steely clouds of spring, the summer sun finally appears to be consistently peering out. With this improved weather comes a season that is perfect for parties and get-togethers of all types. There is one party that is the unequivocal king of summer parties; we are talking of course about the garden party.
Whether it’s a large party to mark a special occasion or a simple, small gathering to mark the passing of another difficult week they...
Summer Tips for Your Outdoor Haven
Your garden is the perfectly designed extension to your beautiful home, outside. It should reflect your home’s interior personality, tastes and décor style and simply be a complementary addition to the rest of your wonderful abode. Your garden should reflect you, including colour schemes, exterior décor design and the luxury patio furniture you choose. It should be the perfect place to spend lazy afternoons relaxing, and be somewhere you are proud to...
How to Create the Perfect Patio
Your patio is the ideal place to enjoy a spot of relaxation, especially in the summer time so it is exceptionally important to create a gorgeous space that is just brimming with comfort. To create the perfect space you need the optimum furniture, the most beautiful plants and luxurious lighting. As pioneers in the garden furniture world, we’re going to tell you just how you can create the perfect patio space for you.
Plan Your Space
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