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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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How to choose the best outdoor furniture for your garden

March 29, 2021 by Catherine 1 Comment

Collaborative post If you're planning a garden redesign this year, or just thinking about replacing outdoor furniture for your garden, now's the time to start the shopping process. Updating your outdoor furniture is a great project for spring. Make a choice now and you can have your lovely new furniture delivered in time for summer, which allows you to make the most of it straight away. When it comes to selecting outdoor furniture for ...

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Painting outside: how to get it right

February 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The change in the seasons can mean only one thing: summer isn't far away. A bit like last year, many families and homes across the UK will be swapping picnics in the park and afternoons in the beer garden for something more personal in their backyards. While garden centres hopefully won’t be as busy and queued out as they were last year, spring is the ideal time for getting your garden in good order. This is especially ...

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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. "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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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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Hi, I’m Catherine. Welcome to Growing Family, a top UK home & garden blog sharing ideas, inspiration and tips for making the most of busy family life, indoors and out.
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