I love sitting in my garden during those glorious summer months; beautiful skies, great temperature, drinks, food and friendships are all better out there. However, when the cold, horrible winter months come rolling in the garden becomes almost an unused room in your house. Sat forlornly on its own, plants dying, trees withering and no frolicking or fun to be had. So, with that in mind, why not invest in an outdoor heater? Like the fancy kind you see at pubs and restaurants? By having one of these you are no longer relegating your garden to a one season a year activity. Yes it’ll still be a little chilly, yes it will still get darker before it should do, but at least now, with an outdoor heater (maybe in a pergalor) you and your loved ones will be warm in the outside once again.... Read More

People have disparate opinions about garden design. If you take paving stones; you’ll have some people who like a nice, clean placement of well polished, flat stones, and you’ll have others who like stones which are mishmash of shapes and sizes. The latter of these are known styles are known as crazy paving stones. Crazy paving stones are stones which are a random assortment of shapes and sizes, often times not perfectly flat, and often times they’ll be of varying shades in colour as well. A lot of people prefer this as it is more in keeping with an unkempt look which many people prefer to an over-cultivated garden look. A good thing about crazy paving besides the design elements is very little work which needs to go into producing them; which will usually translate into... Read More

Water features can add charm and personality to a garden, whilst they can be found in various ornamental styles. You can buy animal water features, statue, contemporary cube style or circular features among others. Some features will include lighting, so the effect is always clear to see, even in the late evenings, while they can work wonderfully individual or beside a large pool or pond. If you want your garden to be a little bit more active, with a centre feature, than a water ornament can be ideal, and you don’t use up a great deal of water or electricity running the pump, yet they’re easy to maintain. You’ll also welcome plenty of wildlife into your garden, and the birds will love a little area to get a quick drink, so consider a water feature if you’re looking to pump some... Read More

Garden bean bags have really burst onto the scene in recent years. They’re comfortable, affordable, stylish, contemporary and durable, while you can decide between a diverse range of colours to match the tone of your garden. If you’re already planning your garden design for next summer, consider beanbags, especially if you have a beautiful lawn or a large area of decking. Today there are standard beanbags, beanbag armchairs as well as beanbag sofas, and each offers exceptional comfort, but some are made using high quality materials. Nylon is strong and waterproof, and you can get PVC backed nylon for added comfort. These bean bags really have taken the gardening world by storm, and you only need to try them once to understand... Read More

Black limestone paving can be found in many modern gardens, and it can provide a shiny contemporary look. Limestone has been used for decades and it’s still popular today because it’s strong and durable, while it will certainly prove to be long-lasting. Limestone has a similar look to slate but it’s now presented in many different styles but a glossy black is a very popular option. Limestone paving can work well with luscious green lawns as well as potted plants, so whether you have a home in the countryside or the city centre of London, this diverse patio style can work. It’s not the cheapest but that’s what makes it so unique. The only drawback with this type of flooring is that it’s doesn’t’ provide a tremendous amount of grip in the wet, so do tread... Read More