Clearing The Table
That's event rider and Devon based Emily King, 18, on board the seven year-old mare Miss Indigo.
Emily and her mother Mary King MBE are celebrating a new sponsorship with Verdon Grey, the luxury outdoor furniture experts. Mary (left) has been part of Britain's Eventing team for the last six Olympics, winning two winning two team silver and one team bronze medal. She hopes to make it seven Olympics at Rio in 2016 and also that Emily might be joining...
Create a Charming English Cottage Garden
Country cottage gardens developed in the 18th century out of necessity rather than choice, as they were a place for both landowners and peasants to grow their own food. These gardens have a practical feel and are dominated by plants, rather than sweeping lawns; however, you can mix it up a bit by adding patches of lawn if you like, or pockets of patio. The key is to make an inviting labyrinth of flora, with private areas to relax and enjoy...
How to Maximise Your Patio to Make the Perfect Outdoor Space
Owning a well-designed garden is wonderful, but there’s no point in putting in the effort to make it immaculate if you can’t sit back and enjoy it. As well as having a lawn and plenty of greenery, a modern garden isn’t complete without an outdoor living space.
Firstly, look at the space you have and plan an area that will incorporate all the elements you need. Depending on the style and function of your room, you might want to include cooking...
How to Host the Perfect Spring Garden Party
So spring is here at last! There are daffodils by the hedgerow, clusters of snowdrops at the side of streams, plenty of buds on the trees and the hawthorn leaves are bursting forth, and this is something that gets us very excited. Spring means more sun, more daylight and more parties! This year, instead of leaving the parties for the kitchen, conservatory or your local hall, you should make the most of your outdoor space and transform your garden into...
On The First Day Of Spring
It’s the first day of spring today – from tomorrow onwards, the days grow longer than the nights, and we can all look forward to warm evenings and sunny days in our gardens. It’s the perfect time to celebrate by giving your garden a bit of a makeover.
Whilst you may have long-term plans in place for your garden, and you probably already have a spring gardening to do list, there are a number of quick fixes that can help you bring your garden into the...
A Guide to Keeping Your Garden Furniture in Top Condition
Here at Verdon Grey we provide beautifully designed, amazing quality contemporary garden furniture. The timber for our wooden furniture comes from responsibly managed FSC forests. Some of our ranges are made from 304 grade stainless steel or virgin aluminium and our cushion covers are made from yarn dyed acrylic. Our ranges of luxury furniture are designed to last and resist not just wear and tear but even varied weather conditions with only minimal...
Top 3 Sumptuous Summer Seats
Come the break in weather and the progression into the warmer months, many of us turn to our garden spaces to best enjoy the increasing clement weather and this is when we start to contemplate in what ways we can best improve our gardens to increase the comfort and visual appeal of these areas. Here at Verdon Grey we are passionate about garden furniture that not only stands the tests of time but also offers the ultimate comfort, and therefore what...
How Do you Design a Garden?
Designing a garden takes time, effort and plenty of patience. You should begin by looking carefully at what you have to work with, and try to salvage existing aspects if you can. Remember to plan meticulously before you start any physical work, as you don’t want to make mistakes that could unbalance your design. It’s not an easy job but, with careful planning and some professional advice, you can create the garden of your dreams.
Step 1: The Survey
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Spring Things: Gardening To do List
By the end of the week it will officially by March and that means Spring is upon us. Hopefully the beginning of Spring will mean a return to more sane weather, milder temperatures and more opportunities to work on and enjoy your garden. Because we are entering a new season, this means there are tasks that need seeing to in order to ensure your plants flower and everything is orderly. Here we have selected they key tasks you should be doing to get your...
Fashion and Gardens
For some, fashion and gardening may seem like an unlikely combination; after all, you wouldn’t wear expensive designer brand clothing whilst knee-deep in compost and bedding in your new rose bush. However, at the Garden Museum in London, the Fashion and Gardens exhibition demonstrates that there is a strong link between the two, going back hundreds of years.
Fashion designers and gardeners both work to a seasonal cycle; while outside the weather is...
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