It is always said that the grass is greener on the other side. But this wouldn’t be the case if your lawn is well taken care of. Contrary to what most people think, there is more to growing and maintaining a healthy, lustrous green turf than watering and mowing the grass. A lawn also needs to be aerated, de-thatched and fertilized. Is a lawn really worth your time and... Read More

When you get an awning, you aren’t just left left with a simple umbrella that will blow away if the wind picks up. However you have several options to choose from. We really like the Markilux Syncra which is a stand-alone frame made from Drop-forged aluminium which is secured into concrete footings. The awnings come out either side of the frame and come in a variety of... Read More

Deciding how to create a shaded area in your garden can be a big decision. You could pick a simple parasol, which can be moved/put away when you like, you could get a more permanent fitted parasol – this will probably be a more expensive option. Or you could even consider extending your home. We don’t mean a conservatory or an extra room; we’re talking about having a... Read More

Buying furniture for your garden is an important decision if you are planning on spending a decent amount of cash. Deciding whether you want some furniture to just pull out of the garden shed when you have a BBQ or whether you want something to make a statement is really your first decision. Treat you garden like another room of your house, consider the size and shape as well... Read More

So far we have given you a guide on both wooden and metal furniture. Now we will look deeper into the benefits of rattan furniture as to give you a full scope of the types of furniture available for you to enjoy. Rattan is typically thin stems of a palm woven to together in order to make furniture although most commonly a lot of rattan furniture is constructed out of plastic... Read More