Sometimes I think the winter garden can exceed the summer garden in terms of simple beauty and wildlife, maybe it is because things slow down a little during winter, you can really take stock of your outdoor space and simply enjoy the cold fresh air. Most gardeners consider Jack Frost the enemy, but I...
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Any garden spring cleaning routine you have planned always needs to include a little special attention to your garden furniture. Although, garden furniture is usually made of durable materials such as the cast aluminium we choose to sell at Lazy Susan, constant exposure to the elements will see dirt build up on the surface...
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Simplicity and gardening don’t usually go hand in hand and many people will think is it possible, practical or even that realistic? Well Lazy Susan would have to the answer is yes. But like everything else these days, it all depends, although we like to think we’ve got things down to a fine art...
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Instead of replacing your old weathered wooden outdoor furniture, why not simply sand surfaces smooth, prime and paint to create a brand-new looking piece of garden furniture. A few simple maintenance steps can protect your wooden garden furniture and keep it looking great for many years to come. Clean regularly with gentle products, lightly...
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A cobblestone driveway can be very attractive, and they lend themselves to both traditional and modern properties. However, unless you plan to hire a grounds keeper to care for your cobblestone driveway, you will need to know how to maintain it to keep it looking as good as the day the builders packed up....
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After the Winter we’ve just had, as things start to warm up and we move into Spring, you want to take the time and inspect your decking for any wood rot, loose railings, damaged support beams and wooden planking. It is the perfect time to repair any structural damage and get your decking ready...
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Cleaning and maintaining a natural stone patio is well worth the time and effort that you invest. Natural stone creates a beautiful patio and is usually quite a large investment in terms of cost, so a good cleaning and maintenance schedule will help provide you with a beautiful, protected and lasting stone patio surface...
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Just before things get a little too cold, October/early November is the perfect time to be thinking about applying a new coat of wood stain to your deck in order to give it a little added protection against the oncoming British winter. Contrary to what many people currently think, experts say the late summer or...
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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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This is a great short movie from AskTheBuilder that shows you how to clean a brick patio without the need for a pressure washer… About Lazy Susan Lazy Susan is a small family business that specialise exclusively in wicker, rattan and metal garden furniture, specifically cast aluminium. Visit www.lazysusanfurniture.co.uk to find out more and view our...
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