Spring is a beautiful season characterised by the return of warmer weather yet it can also be wetter than winter and autumn. During spring, seeds start to take root with vegetation starting to grow. It is, therefore, the best season for one to turf their front or back garden. The main reason why one should turf during spring is that the garden has a higher chance of Mother Nature watering it. It is during spring that there is increased rainfall and therefore when the garden is turfed, one can be rest assured that he or she is saved from watering…
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When it comes to garden design, there is a huge misconception about umbrellas. Thinking of umbrellas, you think of typical parasols, the umbrellas that don’t bring much wow factor to your garden. It may be shocking to hear, but this does not need to be the case, umbrellas can in fact modernise your home on a budget. Let us introduce you to a side arm umbrella! What Are Side Arm Umbrellas? A less commonly known style of umbrella is the side arm. These are umbrellas like no other, that can bring the wow factor and modernise your home. Side arm…
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One of the main items that you will need to consider purchasing for your garden is some form of seating. Whether you need a new seating set for your first home or fancy a replacement it can be hard to decide what to get. With there being so many different choices for you to choose from, today we are going to discuss some of our favourite garden seating options. Jack and Jill Chairs Jack and jill chairs are one kind of seating option that you may not have heard of. It is a type of seating that can only seat…
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An awning will not only allow you to enjoy the fresh outdoors all year round but it will also create a perfect ambience for your barbecues. The fact that awnings can accommodate different types of weather make it a fine choice for homeowners who are looking to entertain throughout the year, even when the British weather plays up! So what do you need to know before buying an awning? Well, firstly there are many different types to choose from. You can have a traditional awning, a retractable, awning, butterfly, remote or something completely different all together such as a Weinor…
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Outdoor furniture makes a patio area, so much so that it’s almost strange not to have furniture of some sort. Even a small item can make a big impact, so choosing the right seats, tables and adornments is essential in furnishing a well designed patio space. Be sure to try out any patio seats before you buy them. If a seat is comfortable it will be used regularly, just like interior furniture. Trying out seats or benches is important, especially for interesting looking ones, as some seats might have good looks but not-so-good comfort. Remember that years can be added to the life…
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Stone furniture is a great way to add solid, stylish outdoor decoration to your garden or other outdoor space. One such example are outdoor stone benches. Stone benches work great in gardens as a stone will remain intact through all outdoor weather conditions. Storms, hail or sunlight will have little effect on the stone, except for general marring that all outdoor decoration experiences. Another feature of stone furniture is that sunlight and heat throughout the day will raise the temperature of the stone. So by the time evening comes the furniture is heated nicely, and will remain so for a good few hours. While stone furniture is…
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Raised bed kits offer numerous advantages to gardeners, especially those growing vegetables and herbs. They provide a great growing medium and ease their work as they are already filled with soil. Above all, they provide good drainage since they are well above the ground level. Raised beds also help you formalise and plan your garden as they can be placed in strategic positions to ensure easy access. And because they are relatively movable, it’s easy to make changes that best suit your style. Now when it comes to choosing raised beds, there are various things that you must consider to…
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When it comes to home design, the garden tends to take a backseat compared to the interior of a home. But that doesn’t mean your garden has to follow suit. It’s easy to take ideas from home interior design and apply them to your garden. You may need to modify said ideas, but the premise can transfer over. Colour Schemes Interior design tends to involve a lot of colour matching and complimenting. The way colours work is not limited to the indoors, those same colours can evoke similar reactions if they are used outdoors too. Reds, purples and other deep colours…
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Outdoor heating is used regularly by businesses and home owners alike. The ability to remain warm whatever the temperature outside allows outdoor spaces to be used all year round. There are many different heating systems available. The size of the area that needs to be heated will have a big effect on what heating system will be required. Sometimes and depending on where you live, the temperature outside gets too low even for the best outdoor heaters. In this circumstance the heaters will struggle to keep even a small area warm, rendering them useless. But most of the time heaters will comfortably keep an area warm, allowing it to be used whatever…
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Outdoor lights can have a magical effect on your garden. At night time or dusk even small lights can transform a large open area, adding that special effect to your outdoor living space. There are many types of lights you can utilise to give your garden that extra illumination. Stake lights and garden spotlights are great. These can be placed anywhere in the garden. Maybe you’d like to light up a certain plant or area, a specially placed spotlight can work wonders. There are other larger wall mounted spotlights and overhead lights that you can use. These can be great for lighting up big areas.…
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Most people decorate their houses for Christmas, but the garden can often be completely forgotten. We feel that just should not be the case, and if you have any hedges, conifers or mature trees, then you can light them up and decorate them. Choosing bright colourful Christmas lights can be a nice touch for your garden, and not just for Christmas, but for the whole of the winter period. Bright lights can add personality, style and vibrancy to your garden, and it can make your features stand out more, whether that’s a pond, a summer house, ornaments or water features.…
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The use of skylights has over the years grown in popularity as more people use them in both residential and commercial buildings. In a matter of speaking, these types of roofs are windows in a sense only that they are positioned atop the buildings. Installing these roofs in the building comes with a host of advantages one of them being that they allows the building occupants to enjoy the beauty of the blue sky while inside the building. These roofs can be used to bring in more light into the house and this makes them energy efficient as they discourage…