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South-facing gardens are what everyone seems to long for. True, they have a lot of sun, all day, and sun means more light and warmth, and images of the perfect garden space, with stunning outdoor furniture.  Many wonderful gardens aren’t south-facing, though, and beautiful plants thrive in shade and coolness. Depending on the size and […]

This weekend you’ll need to get your binoculars at the ready as the RSPB Birdwatch Weekend is here. The birdwatch weekend organised by the RSPB is a great way to spend a few hours on an educational journey, where you’ll be able to learn about all of the wildlife that flies in and out of […]

Finding The Right Size of Rattan Garden Furniture You’re currently on the next step of the journey on your way to buying outdoor garden furniture. You’ve begun to find a style that suits you, found a table shape that is exactly what you want. But you’ve hit a wall, and it’s about the size. How […]

Where can I put my garden furniture? This question comes up all the time. And in short – yes. You can put Rattan Furniture virtually anywhere, and these three options are all the perfect place to keep your Rattan Furniture. But this doesn’t come without potential problems, as with most outdoor furniture taking good care […]

How long does it take to sell a home? There’s no escaping the fact that when you try to sell a home on the open market can be a long and arduous process. Even if you are lucky enough to find a buyer straight away, you are still looking at around three months minimum, from […]

Our Shield Covers are the best protection for your outdoor furniture. The water-resistant, breathable fabric comes with a 2-year no-fade warranty. As well as coming in a variety of sizes making this a Shield Cover that you need, to protect your garden furniture. Our Shield Covers are currently on offer with 50% off. Check our Shield Cover […]

The Most Instagrammable National Trust Gardens and Properties The National Trust is a remarkable institution, set up to preserve properties and areas of historic significance so the public can continue to enjoy them. And with affordable annual memberships appealing to individuals, couples and families alike, National Trust sites are popular with people of all ages. […]

Black Friday at Rattan Direct Don’t spend Black Friday frantically running around the supermarkets, trying to avoid people who are jumping over television and games consoles in an attempt to get the ‘best deal’. If you’re after Rattan garden furniture, for your back garden, decking or even your conservatory we’ve got loads to choose from. […]

Autumn’s in full swing, the mercury is dropping and the landscape is changing colour. And what better way to pass the cooler days than with a good puzzle? We’re big fans of a brain teaser, so we created our own Autumnal themed one right here. Hidden amongst the Autumn leaves above is a sunshine and […]

(Without putting your skin at risk!) When the sun finally makes an appearance in the UK, we tend to throw caution to the wind, spending hours lapping up the warm rays without a second thought to how it may be damaging our skin. Sun IS good for you but… … like most things in life, […]

Busy lives mean our garden spaces may feel just one more thing to do. We wrote earlier this month about creating a corner of calm in busy lives and gardens. Are you onto it? Today’s blog offers suggestions for your calm space so that you may add plants to a space any time soon. Plant […]

  There can be no denying that global warming is impacting our planet. There are countless news stories about how climate change is affecting the world. Although many people feel that they as individuals are unable to make a difference, this is in fact far from the truth. If every individual and every business makes […]