We like to think that at Lazy Susan we know a thing or two about patios and garden design, so we thought we’d share our thoughts on what we think we should all be doing trend-wise in our gardens for 2011. The humble patio has become an essential component of any garden, providing you...
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Good modern garden design always starts with a good plan. While some people are able to plan their garden by just walking about in it or working in stages, most of us need to start out with a clear drawn out plan.  Start by thinking about what you want from the finished garden –...
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A good family garden should be designed to work for everybody who uses it, whatever their age. Gardens make fantastic play spaces for children and with careful design and planning you can create a really fun space for the kids, without sacrificing the entire ‘garden’. Plus, if the garden is safe and suitable, it...
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The world’s most famous flower show, the Royal Horticultural Scociety’s (RHS) annual show at Chelsea is a celebration of the highest quality garden design and planting. It is a gardeners dream that’s bursting with inspiration and ideas for you to take home. This year’s show featured the latest trends and ultimate design from the world’s leading...
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Following on from our earlier article ‘The Lazy Susan Guide to Timber Decking’, where we skirted on the subject of DIY deck building, I just wanted to look at this in a little more detail and give you a few pointers in terms of planning/designing your deck. Personally, I would always go down the...
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If you want to improve your outdoor living space, then decking is the answer. Garden decking increases the amount of usable space in your home and is the perfect way of enjoying your garden more. Enjoy the summer on a clean, hard surface. Have a family BBQ and eat at your Lazy Susan garden...
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The following three questions are the ones we get asked the most by first time garden furniture buyers. So to help you (and us), I thought I we could pull together our Lazy Susan (ahem) expert advice into one definitive garden patio furniture blog… How should I arrange my patio furniture? Arranging your patio furniture in an...
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There is no doubt that patios are one of the most frequently used spaces of a house after a living room and kitchen. In fact during the summer months it is quite often an extension of the living room and kitchen. It is the ideal place to spend the warm weather and having fun...
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The art of Feng Shui (without us getting all new age) seeks to create spaces that imitate the natural world. It is basically an ancient Chinese philosophy that governs spatial arrangement and orientation in relation to patterns of yin and yang and the flow of energy around your home. And one of the easiest places...
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Your patio doesn’t need to be ‘the boring slab’ of dull concrete attached to the back of your home, as you now have a multitude of choices that look great and can add significant value to your home… There’s stones and paving along with loose materials, timber decking (which is another blog altogether) and the...
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