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How to choose the best outdoor furniture for your garden

June 20, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Would you like to update your outdoor furniture? Whether you use your garden as a place to relax, entertain, or spend time with the kids, chances are you’ll get lots of use from some outdoor furniture.  There’s a huge range of garden furniture to choose from, and this is often a long-term investment, so naturally you’ll want to get it right first time. Choosing the best outdoor furniture for your garden If ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden furniture, Garden tips, outdoor entertaining, outdoor furniture, Patio, Top Tips

Garden privacy: the best ways to make a garden more private

June 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you enjoy spending time in the garden? If so, you probably value your garden privacy and find it less than relaxing to be overlooked. Luckily, a garden can always be made more private, even if you're on a tight budget. Planting trees and shrubs is a great way to create a natural barrier between your garden and the rest of the world. Bamboo is another popular option, as it grows quickly - although it needs to be controlled if you want to ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, Shrubs, Top Tips, Trees, Trellis, water feature

Fun garden entertaining ideas

May 6, 2022 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Whatever the size of your garden, you probably like the idea of using your outdoor space to entertain and relax. Whether you're keen on hosting barbecues, laid-back gatherings, or more formal events, there are lots of easy ways to make your garden a great place to welcome visitors, or simply enjoy some outdoor time with the family. Here are some fun garden entertaining ideas to help you host in style ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden tips, gardening equipment, outdoor entertaining, outdoor living, Shed, Top Tips

4 reasons why you should build a corner garden room

August 23, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're fed up with the stresses and strains of everyday life, one easy way to get away from it all is to immerse yourself in nature. Spending time in nature can help to decrease anger and tension, while also increasing positive feelings and boosting mood. It can be as simple as stepping outside your back door, and a corner garden room will make it even easier to use your garden to enjoy nature. Corner garden rooms ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Garden, Garden design, Garden office, garden room, Garden tips, Home office, Outdoors, small space gardening, Top Tips

Garden Building Trends 2021

July 9, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you looking for ideas on how to make the most of your outdoor space? If the answer is yes, this guide to the latest garden building trends is a great place to start. As the country entered lockdown last year and people spent more time at home, lots of us learned to use our outdoor space more effectively. The garden was recognised for its full potential, and soon became an invaluable extra 'room' where the family ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Entertaining, exercise, Garden, garden buildings, Garden design, Garden tips, gardening, Health, Home working, outdoor living, Shed, summerhouse, Wellbeing

Outdoor furniture trends 2021

January 18, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you thinking about updating your outdoor furniture this year? If the answer is yes - or even just maybe - this guide to the key outdoor furniture trends for 2021 is a great place to start. "Gardens have always been a major influencer on homebuying decisions, the pandemic has shown that people are prioritising having a nice outside space more than ever (despite the British summers!)," comments house sales valuation ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Entertaining, Garden, Garden design, Garden furniture, garden trends, gardenman, outdoor furniture, outdoor living

Backyard renovations: how much do they cost?

October 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Is a garden redesign on your list of home projects at the moment? Backyard renovations are a popular choice when it comes to home improvement, particularly this year when lots of us have been spending more time than ever in our gardens. As with any home renovation, the planning stage is a vital part of a garden project. You'll no doubt be thinking about how you'd like your outdoor space to look, but working out your ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Decking, Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Garden Lighting, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, Lawn, Patio, water feature

Decking Trends 2020

November 12, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you considering adding a decking area to your outside space? This guide to Decking Trends for 2020 from decking experts DeckPlus takes a peek into the future of outdoor deck design. When it comes to external flooring options, few materials boast the enduring appeal of outdoor decking. With the ability to completely transform a garden, adding a decking area to your property can not only improve its aesthetic ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Deck, Decking, Garden, Garden design, Garden Lighting, Garden tips, garden trends, trends

Tips for creating an outdoor living area

August 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Do you think of your garden as an outdoor room? Using our gardens as an extension of our homes is a trend that’s most definitely on the rise.  The Office of National Statistics reports that the average number of people per household has remained constant this decade, but according to Which?, new houses built in the UK since 2010 are smaller than ever before.  So it’s no wonder that lots of us are looking to our ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Entertaining, Garden, Garden design, Garden Lighting, Lighting, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, Outdoors, Patio

How to make the most of your patio space

May 15, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Do you have a patio area in your garden?  Maybe you use it as a place to enjoy your morning cuppa, an outdoor entertaining area, or somewhere that the the kids can play while you keep an eye on them from indoors.  You probably use it for all of those things, and no doubt a few more too! It may be a hardworking area, but with a bit of effort, a patio can also look really great and enhance your outdoor space.  Treat it as an outdoor room, rather ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Containers, Family, Garden, Garden design, Home, Outdoors, Top Tips

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