Designing a garden from scratch can be a challenge – and it’s often difficult to know where to start. Even redesigning an existing garden, a part of the garden or just one flower bed can prove tricky. And, at the end of the day, we garden because we love it. But be honest, aren’t...
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Not so many years back, the word ‘patio’ would’ve probably made people think of a small square slab of concrete or pavers on which you placed a rusty looking BBQ and a few discoloured PVC chairs. Oh how times change… Over the last decade, at Lazy Susan we’ve seen first hand how British homeowners...
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Designing a garden, like anything, gets a little easier the more you practice. There are many things an experienced designer will process on auto-pilot as they work through all the various elements that are required to create a new garden design. Firstly, there’s those elements that you can’t change – such as sun direction...
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Trends come and go, but when a gardening trend is a particularly good idea, then sometimes it catches on and changes the way we actually garden or enjoy our gardens. This seems to be the case with the new emphasis we’re seeing on patio technology, new product innovations, designs and the interest in the...
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The economic downturn is having a dramatic effect on the way we look at landscaping and gardening. Expensive water gardens and exotic plants are becoming a thing of the past. Less wasteful, more sustainable landscaping practices certainly make sense as well as permanent installations, which add value to your home and are enjoyed for...
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Not too long ago, you could easily tell who’d been relaxing in their garden in the UK by the red marks left on their thighs by nasty white plastic garden chairs that were dragged out at the first hint of sunshine. However, cheap and nasty garden furniture is a thing of the past and...
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Got a small garden, yard, patio or balcony but not sure how to make the best of it? Well fear not, you can turn your outdoor space into your own personal mini oasis with these great ideas from Lazy Susan. You don’t need acres of land to create a glorious garden. Whether you want...
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Patios are one of the best and easiest ways to extend your living space. If done effectively they can blur the boundaries between house and garden, thus allowing you to make the most of both by creating what the UK media seemed to have dubbed an ‘outdoor room’. In the cooler climate of the UK they...
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Relaxing outdoors with family and friends on a warm summer night, listening to the crackling of the nearby outdoor firepit and dinner sizzling on the BBQ just can’t be beat. It is also the reason why so many Britons are turning sections of their gardens into luxurious outdoor living spaces. As the trend of bringing...
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Why not spruce up your home and garden by taking a few cues from the annual Milan Furniture Fair which took place last month. This year the mood in Milan was a festive one as the fair celebrated its 50th birthday. We had a fantastic couple of days there and at Lazy Susan we thought...
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