Posted in Garden Accessories, Gardening | February 24th, 2012
Hanging baskets are a great way to liven up any outdoor space. Not only can they make the entrance to your home look welcoming if hung either side of your front door, they can also add colour and interest to your garden. Hanging baskets are a lot more versatile than you may imagine, you can [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Accessories, Home Improvements, Landscape Design | February 14th, 2012
Decking is extremely versatile. Apart from being used to make a straightforward ground-level patio, it can also be built on several levels like a seaside pier, or alternatively in the style of a forest observation platform. The joy of building a patio out of decking is the sheer speed of the process. A decking patio [...]
Posted in Garden Accessories, Garden Rooms, Home Improvements | January 12th, 2012
We all seem to lead such hectic lives and often need to simply catch our breath, recharge our batteries and chill out a little. Garden rooms can bring some welcome relief from life’s daily stresses by providing a special extra space in your garden. Bespoke garden rooms can be made to fit snugly into the [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Accessories, Home Improvements | December 26th, 2011
It is wise to protect your outdoor decking against the elements as well as regular footfall and the occasional domestic spills. An annual treatment with a specialist protective product gives outdoor decking a visual lift and ensures a longer useful life. There are three main decking care products that help protect the wood. Decking Oil [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Accessories, Garden Rooms | April 20th, 2011
For anyone who enjoys being surrounded by the peacefulness and stunning beauty of nature, a garden room makes an ideal retreat. The construction of a small room that is attached to your home, enclosing your patio or completely detached from the house and located somewhere in the garden, is a trend that is rising in [...]
Posted in Garden Accessories, Garden Rooms, Home Improvements | February 25th, 2011
If you have a busy household and need extra space for the family, then you may wish to consider adding a garden room to your home. Garden rooms provide you with plenty of space and enable you to improve the look of your garden. The many spacious designs available enable you to create the perfect [...]
Posted in Garden Accessories, Garden Rooms, Home Improvements | February 9th, 2011
Garden studios offer you extra space to create the perfect music room, recording studio, office or art studio. They are available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, and will provide just enough space for your new office or studio. Many garden studios are available with a Western Red cedar design, providing you with [...]
Posted in DIY Tips, Garden Accessories, Home Improvements | January 27th, 2011
Ornate old ironwork makes a great feature both for interior and exterior designs. While some great ironwork pieces can be found in antiques shops or architectural salvage, if you want to give them a new lease of life and help them to resist the effects of aging, they will need to be refinished. Preparing Ironwork [...]
Posted in Garden Accessories, Garden Gazebo, Home Improvements | January 19th, 2011
Garden Gazebos are a great addition to any home, and these enchanting structures are seeing a surge in popularity amongst busy professionals seeking a peaceful retreat from the stresses of working life. In fact, the outdoor gazebo has been a fixture in gardens across the world for more than 7,000 years. The gazebo was first [...]
Posted in Garden Accessories, Garden Rooms, Home Improvements | November 3rd, 2010
Creating an extra room for your office or hobbies can be hard if you don’t have a lot of space in your house, but if you have a garden you could always choose a garden room instead. Garden rooms are designed to be fully habitable outdoor living spaces that can be used for a number [...]