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Rattan furniture really is very versatile and might suit any location you have in mind. Yes, it’s great in the garden and in the conservatory but it’s also perfectly at home in other places too. It’s good in the bathroom, the kitchen and at work, for example. In fact, wherever you need furniture it’s well […]

Should I Leave My Rattan Furniture Inside, Or Out? – A Guide Rattan garden furniture is great for outdoors and, luckily, it’s very simple and quick to care for. With a few simple tricks, you can keep your rattan furniture in great condition for over fifteen years. With the everchanging weather conditions in the UK, […]

The word “trend” can stir up bad connotations, but, basically, it means “new ideas”. Showcasing new trends can highlight these new ideas in inspiring and creative ways. The approaching New Year will produce many new trends – clothing, colour, interior design and, garden. Yes, there is such a thing as garden trends. Gardening is not […]

Having an open balcony is a real asset if you live in a flat or apartment. Many people don’t make the most of this space. Yet, it can be a very valuable space where you can dine, entertain friends and enjoy the views. Read on for ideas about transforming your balcony into a welcoming and […]

Choose plants as Christmas gifts for gardeners Christmas gifts for gardeners should definitely include plants. Plants at their best at Christmas Christmas roses (Helleborus niger, various named varieties) really do flower at Christmas and into the new year. Not roses, but a beautiful plant for any garden or patio. Add a decorative pot for instant […]

The great outdoors is beautiful at any time of year and that most definitely includes wintertime. In fact, winter has a particular beauty all of its own, from the big and expansive to the small and neat. Wrap up, step outside and find all the beauty that’s on display during these cold months. You’ll reap […]

A rattan plant pot could make your winter holidays a great deal easier! Don’t just use them for houseplants or plants out on the terrace or patio. Decorate them with some tinsel and baubles, even fairy lights, and you can use them in a whole host of ways throughout December and on into January. Our […]

Although we’ve had one or two frosts, this autumn has been remarkably mild. Roses are still in bloom in many places and, amazingly, sweet peas are in flower in some Scottish gardens facing the North Sea. The autumnal leaves are looking good, though we’re losing them quickly now, and the berries are gleaming. The garden […]

We know that it’s a complicated business, running a busy and successful pub, bar or restaurant. Anything that gets it right easily and with no fuss – like outdoor rattan furniture – has to be welcomed. Having an outdoor area is practically essential for anywhere in the hospitality industry nowadays, whether it’s for everyday eating […]

A cold and windy week has made it clear that my garden needs a tidy up. Wherever you live, and whatever the weather you have enjoyed (or endured) lately, and unless you are a very tidy gardener, most outdoor spaces benefit from a good tidy up before the winter. If you can, leave part of your […]

A day bed is comfortable and relaxing. Strangely, perhaps, it has a private air to it as it usually has sides and a back. Not quite a bed and not quite a sofa, the day bed family includes the chaise longue, the fainting couch and the cure chair. Day beds have been around for centuries […]

There’s plenty to do in the October garden. It’s all about clearing and cleaning up, planting and moving, and getting ready for autumn rains and winds. It can be a bit of a scramble to do what’s necessary before the weather turns against us. But who knows what October’s weather will be like? It can […]