garden

Fancy giving your garden a little love? Whether you’re craving a cosy corner for yourself or a vibrant space to entertain friends, an outdoor living makeover could be just the ticket! In this post, we’ll dive into fundamental customer transformations that’ll leave you inspired and share DIY projects that are easier than you’d think. Ready […]

After the thrills and spills of recent sporting events, all eyes are now on the Paris 2024 Olympics, an event shaping up to be a remarkable celebration of athletic prowess and cultural unity.Officially branded Paris 2024, this Olympic Games promises thrilling competitions, extraordinary performances, record-breaking feats, and inclusivity. The motto “Games Wide Open” captures the spirit […]

When it comes to creating your dream outdoor space, the material you choose for your garden furniture can make all the difference. If you’re torn between aluminium-framed and steel, let me break it down for you. Spoiler alert: aluminium might just be your new best friend. Let’s dive into why aluminium-framed outdoor furniture outshines steel […]

Picture this: a sunny day, a beautifully arranged garden, and you lounging on your rattan garden furniture. It’s the perfect setting for a garden party or a lazy Sunday with a book and a cup of tea (or something stronger). But how do you keep this stylish and durable furniture looking fabulous? Fear not! Our handy guide will show you how to keep your rattan furniture clean […]

Ah, spring! The time of year when Mother Nature emerges from her winter slumber, and the world explodes with vibrant colours and the sweet scent of blooming flowers. But before you can fully embrace the joy of spring gardening, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty (in the most delightful way, […]

After the sun goes down on a warm day it’s tempting to linger in the garden. You’ll need lighting to make the most of it but it’s time to move away from standard off-the-shelf options. Transform your outdoor space into a paradise with clever DIY lighting that sparkles, twinkles and flickers. Here are three simple […]

Sharing garden space has been happening for years, one way and another, possibly quite near where you live! It helps to knit a thriving neighbourhood together. It has many benefits and can be fun, so read on to see if any of these ideas might suit you. Sharing garden space has been happening for years […]

Reading takes you away from the here and now, expands your mind and challenges your views. Of course you can read anywhere, but having a special place for reading underlines how precious it is. A reading nook is much more than a window seat or an odd piece of unused space in the house. It’s […]

It’s that time of year when we really love being outside but sometimes we have to be indoors. What to do? One answer is to bring the outdoors in and create your own green oasis. We’ll give you some pointers. ‘Borrow’ the view from outdoors This is an old garden design trick and it works […]

It’s time to spring clean your rattan garden furniture! We’re in that undecided period of the year when it’s far from clear whether it’s spring or whether it’s winter. There’s evidence on both sides. On the side of Spring – snowdrops, daffodils, birds singing, earlier sunrise, later sunset. On the side of Winter – snow, […]

Plant for fruit from your garden – rhubarb! Not a fruit, but we eat it as a fruit, rhubarb is celebrated in Wakefield, the centre of England’s ‘Rhubarb Triangle’, in a February Rhubarb Festival. Plant now for fruit from your garden and grow tender stems for crumbles and pies. Rhubarb is easy to grow and […]

Why water garden plants and pots? Plants are 90% water. They may need your help to get what they need, that is why we water garden plants and pots and why you need to know what’s what in watering. Plants need water to carry food from roots to shoots, to ‘breathe’ out from their leaves, […]