The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Outdoor Furniture for Your Patio

Transforming your patio into a cosy haven requires careful consideration and the right choice of outdoor furniture. Whether you're an avid entertainer or someone who enjoys quiet evenings outdoors,...

How to grow citrus in pots?

The allure of growing your own citrus fruits, right on your patio or balcony, is undeniable. The vibrant colours, intoxicating aromas, and mouthwatering flavours make citrus trees an attractive add...

How Much Potting Mix Do You Really Need?

It's a question we encounter frequently in the gardening world: "How much potting mix do I need for my planters?" Many enthusiastic gardeners face the dilemma of overstuffing their urn planters and...

Outdoor Dining in Winter

The air is crisp. The firelight flickers. The Glühwein warms both the heart and the hands. Outdoor dining in winter can be magical. Here’s how to do it. B.Y.O.B. Make sure every guest has a blanket...

Before You Buy Garden Furniture

Buying garden furniture is one of life’s great delights, akin to conjuring up a private oasis or fairy dell. And a few practical considerations will ensure success. Ruminate first What do you want ...

Create Your Own French Garden

In France, time spent in a garden is part of la vie quotidien – part of how daily life should be lived. And don’t we miss it! We fly back home from France and yearn for those Sunday lunches under t...

The Indispensable Garden Bench

Beautiful gardens are labours of love that deserve to be lingered over, and lingering requires a garden bench. Practical luxury At first glance a garden bench may seem like an indulgence – somethin...

Make a Splash Outside the Pool

Your pool, and the area around it, is an extension of your home. And a little splashing out can make it one of your home’s most inviting spaces. Poolside décor Every room is a space with purpose an...

Furnishing Small Balconies

Is your tiny balcony big enough to hang washing? Great! Then it’s big enough to turn into an outdoor living space. Relaxing on the balcony Whether you want to put your feet up after work, or stretc...

Modern Gardens vs Classic Gardens

As architect-designed homes spring up around the country, landscape designers are creating gardens to suit. So what’s the difference between a modern and a classic garden? In a nutshell A classic g...