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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. We spent much more time in our gardens last year, and 2021 is looking like it's going to be a similar story. If you're planning on sprucing up your outdoor space in time for summer, updating your furniture is a simple option ...

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

Review & giveaway: Narla outdoor artwork

January 15, 2021 by Catherine 137 Comments

Collaborative post Wall art is a key element in our homes, but have you ever considered using it in your outdoor space? Outdoor art is a great way to perk up a plain wall or fence. You can use it to create a focal point, make a statement, or distract from a less-than-lovely feature elsewhere in your garden. And like interior wall art, it's also a clever tool for reinforcing the style you've chosen for your outdoor space. We've just ...

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: competition, Garden, garden art, Garden design, garden trends, giveaway, Reviews, Wall art

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 project, the planning stage is a vital part of a garden renovation. You'll no doubt be thinking about how you'd like your outdoor space to look, but working ...

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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

How to make the most of artificial grass

January 30, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Do you have artificial grass in your garden?  It’s certainly a lawn option that’s growing in popularity, offering a practical, low-maintenance way to green up your outdoor space. Whether you’re considering artificial grass for your garden, or looking for help with artificial lawn maintenance, these tips have got you covered.  Here’s how to make the most of artificial grass. A quick guide to artificial ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Artificial grass, Garden, Garden design, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, garden trends, Grass, Lawn, Low maintenance garden, Top Tips

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

Exploring the Stihl Hillier Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show | AD

May 24, 2019 by Catherine 2 Comments

This is a commissioned post in collaboration with Stihl This is one of those weeks where I feel ridiculously lucky to do my job. Flower Show season is in full swing, and earlier this week I spent a fabulous day at RHS Chelsea Flower Show as the guest of premium garden tool brand Stihl. I was given an exclusive tour of the Stihl Hillier Garden, and was able to explore it in all it’s glory.  Such a great opportunity! Stihl produce a ...

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Filed Under: Days Out Tagged With: Chelsea Flower Show, Containers, Flower show, Garden, Garden design, Garden furniture, Hillier, Plants, RHS, Show garden, Stihl, water feature

Using artificial grass to tackle tricky outdoor spaces

March 18, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Artificial grass is becoming more and more popular as a low-maintenance way to create a lush-looking lawn, and it's particularly well-suited to situations where a traditional living lawn is difficult to achieve. This guest post explains the basics of artificial grass, and covers some key outdoor challenges that can be tackled using it. Garden styles and functions vary enormously, and of course every garden is unique in its own way. That ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Artificial grass, Children, Family, Garden design, gardening, Grass, Lawn, Outdoors

Garden fencing: which type to choose

March 5, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Do you have fencing in your garden?  Chances are it features somewhere in your outdoor space, whether it’s for the purposes of security, privacy, a decorative feature, or a combination of all of these. Installing or replacing garden fencing can be quite an investment, which makes it all the more important to make the right choice that suits your needs and your garden.  If there's a fencing project on your list of home renovations, here’s ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Home, Outdoors, Top Tips

How To Create A Low Maintenance Garden You’ll Love

December 12, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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If you're struggling to find enough time to take care of the garden, this guest post has some great low maintenance options. No matter what the time of year, there is something so satisfying about looking out onto a well-kept garden.  Our outdoor spaces connect us with nature. In a world that is increasingly preoccupied with technology and screens, spending time enjoying nature is a vital way of decompressing and destressing.  If ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Artificial grass, Containers, Garden, Garden design, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, Lawn, Low maintenance garden

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