Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | September 3rd, 2010
There are a number of garden gazebo styles which are suitable for a patio. These are the portable gazebos which can be easily put together and dismantled by one or two people, and stored away in a shed or garage when not in use. They can be used during the summer months for relaxing outdoors [...]
Posted in Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | August 23rd, 2010
A wooden garden gazebo can be your own private sanctuary and retreat, right there in your garden. Installing a luxurious wood-surround spa hot tub can make the same gazebo into your very own personal spa. Before you know it, you have a perfect space to unwind in and enjoy your garden, plus a marvellous place [...]
Posted in Garden Gazebo, Landscape Design | August 5th, 2010
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when looking for a gazebo for your garden. First of all you need to carefully measure the space available. Gazebos come in all shapes and sizes, so there is something to suit everyone’s needs. In a large garden, a too-small gazebo will be dwarfed [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | July 23rd, 2010
For those constructing their own wooden gazebo, a kit can usually be bought. This is ideal for people who are unsure about handling wood, as each piece is cut to the right size, and there is no need for measuring and cutting. They come in round and octagonal styles, and are available in a wide [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | July 3rd, 2010
Most traditional style garden gazebos, including both permanent and portable structures, are open, with the canopied, shingle or thatched roof simply supported by a number of posts which give the structure some shape. However, there are several styles of gazebo which come with side panels; the extra enclosure providing protection from the elements and insects. [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Landscape Design | June 22nd, 2010
There are a variety of easy ways you can modify your garden gazebo in order to ensure it reflects your personality and decorative tastes. These basic modification ideas will not damage the structure of your gazebo, therefore ensuring you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come. A great place to start [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Landscape Design | June 4th, 2010
Mention the word gazebo to many people and they’ll immediately think of those tent-like structures erected at church fetes or wedding receptions, quickly set up for the event and folded away afterwards. In fact, the gazebo pedigree is second to none, with a distinguished history that has seen Ottoman sultans and Indian Rajahs taking advantage [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | May 23rd, 2010
Gazebos are an elegant and relaxing addition to any garden or lawn. However, your gazebo is more versatile then you may imagine. Whether it’s the holidays, you are planning a special event like a summer wedding, or a late fall hot tub party, your gazebo can become a design element for any budget or season. [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Accessories, Gardening, Landscape Design | May 7th, 2010
Timber decking can add a touch of flair to the garden, warmly bridging the interface between inside and outside. Whether it’s a stand-alone job or part of a wider property development project, decking adds not just value but chic to your home and garden. Some basic building skills are necessary, but it’s not nuclear physics [...]
Posted in Garden Gazebo, Gardening, Landscape Design | May 5th, 2010
Canopy gazebos are a useful and attractive addition to any garden. How much a canopy gazebo will cost will depend on the style, size and where you buy it from; good deals are available from some retailers. Canopy gazebos can be used all the year round, although during the winter it is best to take [...]