Summer Gardens


Gardening advice and designs, and great ideas on garden furniture

Shopping for Patio Awnings – The Options Available

If you would like to go out and shop for patio awnings, it is important to take your time and research to find out options available in the market so that you can choose the best. This is because homeowners are usually presented with various specifications as well as models and it is important to know the features, pros and cons so as to make a wise and informed decision that... Read More

Wooden terrace – the benefits

We really like the natural effect you get from having a wooden terrace; this can start to blend in nicely with your garden after a couple of years. Starting by picking a natural wood, you could even have recovered wood used for the structure, but ensure that it is sound before using it for supporting a roof structure. Once you’ve had the flooring and the frame built you can... Read More

Summer garden lighting

Nothing is worse than finishing a BBQ on a summers evening to be left out in the garden in the dark. Having appropriate lighting is a must have for any garden. You can have sunken lights that fit into the ground, or perhaps the stones around your pond, or even on a path/patio. You can chose strip or fairy light styles for lighting up any steps. You may even opt for solar... Read More

Summer gardens for the whole family

Got a young family? Is your garden a mess by the end of the summer holidays following numerous paddling pool drain aways and children splashing in the now waterlogged grass? For next year why not try a new landscaped garden? Winter/spring is a good time to re-landscape your garden – as the children won’t be so inclined to be out playing in it! Having grass is nice when you... Read More

Day beds

When all you want to do is relax in your garden on a warm summers day, what better to do it on than a day bed. You can purchase day beds in a variety of sizes. Price varies greatly and is depended on size, material and branding. Whether you want a sofa style so that you can enjoy the weather with friends of if you want an oval shape to enjoy on your own or with a partner, the... Read More

The Most Essential Methods To Keep Your Turf Green and Healthy

Growing and maintaining turf is not an easy task. When you have struggled to see your turf grow, you need to perform tasks such as mowing and watering it to ensure that it grows exactly the way you want it. One thing that you have to keep in mind when growing turf is a maintenance timetable. It is not advisable to water or apply fertiliser on your turf at random times since it... Read More

Taking a Mosaic Style from your Home to your Garden

A Mosaic style is a very desirable Mediterranean design that is often incorporated into many home designs. You can by mosaic style splash backs and tiled flooring, while picture and mirror frames and the smaller features can encompass this style. If you’re a big fan of the Mosaic look then you can take the design even further, perhaps into your garden. You can install mosaic... Read More

Installing a Southerly Facing Sun Terrace

Many garden in the United Kingdom benefit from a sun terrace, and it’s a nice concept which means there’s always a place to relax in the sun (when it finally arrives). Many sun terraces are raised and they tend to be designed using solid woods like timber. Some people often confused a sun terrace with a decking, but terraces tend to be placed where there is a great deal of... Read More

A Garden that’s made for Alfresco Dining

Alfresco dining refers to outdoor dining, and this could be home cooked meals that are enjoyed outside or even meals that are prepared and eaten outside using BBQs. If you and your family love spending time outdoors, enjoying tasty dishes, then it can be beneficial to make sure your garden accommodates this form of dining. Areas of decking under a glass gazebo can be a great... Read More

Tidy Gardens with a Grid Layout

Keeping a garden tidy is not always easy and there are different aspects that make it a frustrating task. You may have a garden with numerous shrubs, plants and trees and that means you have more to maintain and more leaves to pick up during autumn and winter. Some of the easiest gardens to maintain include those in a tidy, grid-like layout. These gardens can contain different... Read More