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Fresh ideas from the garden, the patio and the potting shed — updated each season.
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Everything You Need to Know About a Glass Veranda
Continue reading →: Everything You Need to Know About a Glass VerandaModern living has made enjoying the outdoors a priority, but weather is unpredictable and can end your plans quickly. A glass veranda allows you to enjoy your outdoor space year-round. A roof made from glass will ensure your veranda does not obstruct natural light and…
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Garden notes
How Often Do Retractable Awnings Need Serviced?
There are few things more disappointing than opening an awning after a long winter, only to hear the tearing and grinding sounds of the…
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The Spring Garden Is Decided in Autumn
Spring is an exciting time of year, but no one thinks about a garden in the spring. It is not until the borders in…
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Should You Get a Retractable Pergola?
The trouble with the British weather is that you can set up your patio for al fresco dining only to have to bring everything…
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Indoor Plants for House and Home
Houseplants soften interiors, clean the air and bring a slice of the garden indoors year round. Pair a statement monstera with a fiddle leaf…
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Cottage Garden Ideas for Every Season
A true cottage garden is romantic, abundant and slightly wild. Combine foxgloves, lavender and hollyhocks with self-seeding annuals, then weave a gravel path through…
A garden for every season
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Garden Awnings
When you’re building a deck or patio right outside your backdoor, what you’re trying to create is a transition between the inside and the outside. This generally means getting all of the fresh air of your garden without the mud and bad weather that you’d get from being exposed. A garden awning will offer you protection from the rain, so that you can enjoy your garden no matter what the weather conditions are.