Lots of people have a plant box feature that runs along side the garden fence for the length of the garden, or a series of plant box areas. This is fine if you have the time to maintain them all, and keep them looking great; not always possible during the winter season though. How about building up a featured area along the side of your garden fence instead? Just picture in... Read More
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Driveway Gates: Practi...
To a lot of people, driveway gates are a lot more than just a gateway to their property. It is a showcase of how their property looks, a source of protection, and nowadays – something that is a must. However, it is not a decision to be made easily. It requires a lot of thinking because it will impact how you live for the foreseeable number of years. Hopefully the guide below will give... Read More
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Is your garden furnitu...
Garden furniture is quite an expensive addition to any garden especially if you want superior wooden pieces. It is important therefore that the furniture is protected from the rain, sun and ice so that it lasts for years to come. Protecting the garden furniture starts way before winter as wooden furniture needs to be treated with a wood preserver every year. Rather than waiting until spring... Read More
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How to utilise more of...
If you own a business such as a restaurant or café then you may wondered how you can best utilise your outdoor space to allow for more guests and to still have a place that people can use when the weather is not all that great. There are a number of outdoor living products that may be perfect for your business premises, you just need to discover which one is the best for what you want to be... Read More
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Patio Seating Area For Your Garden
If not already, it might be worth getting a nice patio seating area for your garden patio. Normally you would get something that is temporary and can easily be folded down and stored away in a shed/storage space when not required during winter months. Though with temporary sets don’t get the cheap tacky plastic sets; they don’t weather well and the plastic... Read More
The Joys of Winter Gardening
The warmer seasons have passed and winter is now here. But for those of you who love to be in the garden and keeping active have to now contend with the winter season, and all the marvellous weather to come with it; and on any given day it will present you with some pretty interesting challenges. So you find yourself sitting by the window, staring out into the bare winter... Read More
Grass: A must have
Many people do not have lawns. I should rephrase that – many people who have gardens do not have lawns. That can be through no choice of their own; if they moved in to a place where there was no lawn present, maybe, then that would be a reason. Some people elect not to have lawns, though, because of the maintenance involved. Laws require attention, love and care. You have to... Read More
Gardens as a public space
We often think about gardens as our own. A personal project that we spend a lot of time working on, perfecting and then appreciating. The journey, for many, is the best part; the planning, the maintaining, the execution – these kinds of people are never satisfied and that is fantastic. These are the kinds of gardens you might expect to see at a flower show; immaculate,... Read More