Create Your Dream Garden with Environmental Sustainability in Mind
In the current day, climate change and greenhouse emissions are a major concern for governments, companies and individuals across the world, and if we are to avoid the potentially catastrophic predictions global weather systems for our future generations, a collective effort will be needed.
Here at Verdon Grey we are very proud of the fact that in order to reduce our carbon impact, we strive to use sustainable materials in all of our luxury products...
Dramatic Style for Your Garden
With winter drawing in, now is the perfect time to think about redesigning your garden in time for planting in the spring. With many plants and trees dying back for winter, you will be able to see the bare bones of your garden so that you can create a perfect design around them.
For a striking and dramatic look, consider taking inspiration from the mods of the 1960s. Retro style, with sleek lines and smooth curves, offers an air of sophistication and...
Luxury Low Maintenance Garden Design
Gardening is an activity loved by some and loathed by others; for the latter it is always wonderful to find out ways that you can have a stunning back garden with as little maintenance as possible. If digging, mowing and planting just isn’t for you, then follow these tips to ensure that you have a glamorous garden.
Install Decking
Grass can be a nightmare to take care of, but a garden with grass does admittedly look better than one that is completely...
Bring the Quintessential English Look into Your Garden
When they think of the English countryside, most people will imagine picturesque cottages with perfectly trimmed rosebushes, decorative paving, and pretty garden furniture. From the outside, the garden is one of the primary focal points of a property. It’s appearance forms a judgement in peoples minds about what the house may be like inside, and even about the personality and lifestyle of the owners without even meeting them. After all, it is said...
You and your winter garden
During winter many of us tend to forget about our gardens. After all what's the point if it's going to be covered over in a layer of frost and/or snow.
Now is the perfect time to get your garden "winter ready" so come spring next year, you have a great area to work with AND not forgetting those beautiful plants, flowers and veg that actually do well in the colder months.
Autumn is the best time to plant, as long as you have a good six weeks before...
How to Make the Most of your Garden this Winter
If you’ve invested time, money and energy into making a gorgeous garden, then why waste it? When the first frost of November hardens the ground and settles like glitter on the bare branches, why does everyone hurry to pack up the tools in the shed and stow away the garden chairs? Winter is a time for subtle and elegant beauty. You can appreciate flashes of colour and more amongst the dark greens, greys and browns that seem to wash over the landscape....
Feature Item This Week..
The redon range comprises a contemporary and generously comfortable, solid dining set and matching coffee table. Ideal for relaxed days and informal dining outdoors. Made from FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) certified teak, with an “antique" finish, like a much loved pair of well worn jeans, it looks and feels part of the scenery from the day you buy it. You can buy the redon pieces together or mix this "weathered" teak range with our faux...
A Guide to Creating a French Style Garden
The design of formal French gardens is, above all, to impress. Many of the wonderful gardens of France, most notably Versailles, follow this particular garden style.
History of French Garden Design
The formal French gardens were largely inspired by the Italian Renaissance garden, particularly the gardens of Rome and Florence. King Charles VIII and his peers brought the style back to France after their war campaign in Italy in 1495. These gardens were...
Feature Item This Week..
This set is made to look traditional yet is very modern in it's materials and made to last through all weathers.
Comprising of the Soleils Side table; More practical and aesthetically pleasing than ordinary clear glass, the non-reflective, tempered glass top “floats” on a light airy frame. The etched glass side gives a sophisticated, modern, matt finish. However, the glass is reversible, should you prefer a more traditional glass top appearance. An...
It's Competition time again...
How would you like to win 2 FREE tickets to Grand Designs Live next weekend?
All you have to do to enter is answer this simple question..
What is Verdon Greys stand number for Grand Designs Live next week?
Now what you need to do is e-mail, Lauren@verdongrey.co.uk, direct message Verdon Grey us or tweet us @Verdongrey your answer before 11.59pm 1st of October. A winner will be selected at random to win 2 tickets. (5 pairs to give away)
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