The garden is our haven from the stresses and strains of modern life. The work of passion for nature, the outdoors and the desire to create a personal environment that can provide the most beautiful setting in which to relax – as well as put food on […]
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Yay! Summer months mean more time spent outside. And if you are lucky to have a balcony in your flat or apartment, now is the time to use it. That outdoor space, however, has probably been neglected during those long dark winter days. It is time to […]
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On the one hand a shed is somewhere to keep stuff – the natural habitat of garden tools, machinery, summer furnishings, the BBQ and maybe a bicycle or two – on the other hand it might also be a place for relaxation, contemplation and meditation. But when […]
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A balcony is a terrific opportunity to extend your home into the outdoors and create your own little oasis. While balconies are often small, there are some genius ways to create the perfect outdoor haven. Here’s our guide to making the most of your balcony. Tidy up […]
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Unfortunately, the garage is often a convenient dumping ground for all those bits that don’t fit anywhere else. Sometimes so much so that you can’t even fit the car in the garage. Sounds familiar? Read on to find out how smart organisation and good shelving units can […]
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A small outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t have a great garden. Whether it’s a patio, balcony or even your windowsill – there’s always an opportunity to flex those green fingers. From growing your own herbs, making a feature from foliage to nurturing vegetables – we’ve rounded […]
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Plants are great when they are alive: they make your home look nicer, they purify the air, they can calm you and reduce stress. But if you are one of those serial plant murderers, you’ll probably wonder if there’s anything else that you won’t kill. You probably […]
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No doubt about it, autumn has begun. It’s much colder and it has been raining a lot lately! Suddenly, that new season has taken us by surprise … The feeling is always a bit double. On the one hand, we don’t want to say goodbye to the […]
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The humble garden shed has come a long way over the years. Cobweb-ridden and full of rusty gardening tools, they were historically (and stereotypically) a place only the man of the house would frequent, newspaper in hand, to avoid the mayhem of the house. Fast forward to […]
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Traditionally the pastime of flat-capped grandads, the humble act of gardening, and in particular growing your own, is attracting a new, younger audience. In line with the surge in popularity of other traditional (read old fashioned) hobbies adopted by hipsters in recent years – knitting, taxidermy, colouring […]
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