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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Well spring was in the air for me last week… Bit of sunshine, fairly mild and things felt fresh. Trust the UK weather, this week as I write this blog the rain is lashing down. Nevermind, I’m sure the good weather will be with us soon enough and with that in mind I was...
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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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I appreciate we’ve recently posted an article about lawn TLC, however, if you’re tired of having to maintain a lawn or you simply don’t have the time. It could even be that all the chemicals you’re using are no good for the environment, and you’ve had a prick of ‘green-consciousness’… Well hopefully we can...
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Have you always loved the idea of having your own vegetable plot in your garden, but you’re not too sure how to go about it?  Well we’ve pulled together some advice on building the perfect vegetable garden to get you up and running… Before starting a vegetable garden, work out a layout to scale on...
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You may think that the perfect garden lawn is an impossible task. Trust me you are not alone with this one. Many of us try for that golf course green lawn, but the problem is that we are not too sure how to actually achieve it. Having worked as an Assistant Green Keeper (slash...
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Here’s our top 7 simple tips to help you purchase the right furniture for your garden and hopefully help you to have some fun doing it. Tip 1 Decide how you will use your garden. Do you want room to stretch out and sun bathe or will you want to have lots of people over for...
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No-one disputes that the weather in the UK is unpredictable to say the least, which is why a furniture set for the garden that can be left outdoors unprotected at all times is ideal for this country. When you buy a large round garden table from Lazy Susan, you will be getting a top...
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Aluminum does not rust, but it will discolor and develop a pitted or rough surface. Aluminum is affected by air pollutants. The surface will appear to have fine grit stuck to the surface, but it will not wipe away easily. If you observe aluminum storm windows and screens which have been exposed to weather...
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