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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When conservatories first became popular in the late 1960’s/into the 1970’s, they were only really used as an occasional room in the summer months. Back then they were just a simple timber frame and glass construction, and lets be honest here, they were blooming freezing during the winter! However, with today’s better designs and...
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If you’re looking for an alternative to timber or iron garden furniture to add to your deck or patio, then wicker and rattan outdoor furniture, in Lazy Susan’s humble opinion, is one of the best solutions if you’re looking for a little quality and style. Modern synthetic rattan furniture lasts a lifetime and is...
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I’m a big fan of the conservatory. Nothing beats a bright sunday morning with a good cup of coffee, the Sunday papers and a few hours in my new rattan armchair. However, they are like a magnet for dirt and in order to keep your conservatory looking good, you need to give it a...
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Over the years, your garden shed can get piled high with garden (well not just garden if we’re honest) odds and ends that after a while becomes almost impossible to tidy up. Garden items you need are impossible to find and every time you pull the lawn mower out an assortment of other items...
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So why are you called Lazy Susan we hear you cry and what’s a Lazy Susan anyway? Well a Lazy Susan is basically a rotating tray, generally circular, which is placed on the top center of a table in order to assist in moving food around to all the diners on all sides of...
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Here at Lazy Susan we can’t believe that summer seems  to be pretty much over, although we’re struggling to remember that much good weather during the so-called summer months to be honest with you. Anyway, the kids are back at school and with it we seem to have got some rain and wind. I’m...
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This month the Lazy Susan team have picked their favourite BBQ recipes… Okay the weather has not been great these last few weeks, but we’re hoping this blog will inspire the sun to make an appearance so we can get a few BBQ’s in before the Autumn comes along. Enjoy! Fizzy Coca Cola BBQ Ribs I...
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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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This isn’t a subject we’ve touched on yet in the Lazy Susan blog, but its another area we hold some experience and nothing finishes a garden (apart from great Lazy Susan garden furniture) like a good pond or water feature. A good well designed garden pond can dramatically change the entire appearance of your...
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