Ideas and Advice

22/03/2023
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Spring Planting Guide – March to June

Spring is really the prime time for planting fruit and vegetables. As the temperatures begin to creep higher, your options for planting become more varied. This guide will help you organise your planting between March and June. Showing you the fantastic choice of vegetables, fruits and herbs you can sow through the Spring. Tools and equipment  Before we get into the growing, you might want to check your equipment and tools to ensure you’ve got everything you need.  If you’re new to gardening, don’t worry! You don’t need lots of... Read More

08/12/2022
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Christmas 2022 Gift Guide

Christmas is fast approaching so if you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet, then we are here to help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones.   Gift shopping for friends, family and partners can be hard, so to help make things a little bit easier we have curated a Christmas Buying Guide for the loved ones in your life who you want to spoil! From the kids to the in-laws, there’s something for everyone that will show you have really given some thought. For The Foodie What... Read More

12/05/2022

How to Host the Best Garden Party

Hosting a garden party can be stressful when worrying about your guests and making sure your guests wont go home hungry! However, with some helpful tips for hosting the best garden party, you and your guests are sure to have the best time! Food Arguably one of the most important things to think of when hosting a garden party is making sure your guests are fed! However, you don’t want to be spending your time inside in the kitchen when all your friends and family are outside enjoying the sunshine,... Read More

12/04/2022

Product Spotlight: Norfolk Leisure Unity Double BBQ Table

As we spend more time entertaining outdoors, many of us have outgrown our barbecue area. If you already have an existing BBQ which you are happy with, a side table unit helps to create an outdoor kitchen at a fraction of the cost of a purpose built one. The stainless-steel worktop gives a weather-resistant area for food preparation, which can be easily wiped down and cleaned between cooking. This saves the trips back and to from the kitchen and makes for easier grilling. The built-in kitchen-roll holder is another handy... Read More

17/03/2022
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Creating a Garden Bar in your Garden

A growing trend for gardens, in particular those with plenty of space, is to set up a garden bar for entertaining guests outside. Many of us have dreamed about running our own pub, and a garden bar is the perfect way to live out those dreams as a landlord! The COVID pandemic has further accelerated this trend, as we’ve all had to spend more time at home. Are Garden Bars Legal? You can legally have a bar in your garden and distribute alcohol between your friends and family.  You cannot... Read More

10/02/2022
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Common Questions: Playhouses

Playhouses make a great addition to gardens, providing children with hours of entertainment. We do get a number of common questions regarding these, of which we will look at a sample in this article. What Age are Playhouses For? Playhouses can be ideal for a vast array of children’s ages, ranging from 1 to 12 years old. Typically, most playhouses should advise what age range they are designed for. Plastic playhouses tend to be designed for the youngest of audiences, thanks to the rounded corners, safety catches and lightweight nature... Read More

11/01/2022
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Five Ways to Revitalise Your Garden On a Budget

Whether you’re replacing fencing, buying new furniture or building a patio cover, doing up the garden can add up and be quite expensive. However, giving the garden a refresh needn’t break the bank and you can transform your space outside with just some small changes and improvements. 1)Paint the shed and fencing A simple way to bring your garden back to life and give it a quick makeover is by painting the shed or fencing – or both! You can now buy a range of colours and stains to suit... Read More

11/11/2021

Why Buy a Pizza Oven?

Last October we predicted that one of the hottest trends for 2021 would be Outdoor Pizza Ovens. We were right – with sales through the roof and stock selling out in no time! We have seen a shift in garden leisure in the UK, with interactive and immersive experiences coming more into trend. Making homemade pizzas fits the bill; from proving homemade dough balls for the base to decorating and cooking the pizzas, it is something the whole family can look to be involved in. The proof is in the... Read More

28/10/2021
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Do You Need a Foundation for a Shed?

A commonly asked question we are asked is what kind of base/foundation a shed would need. It is an important question as the wrong type of base will cause problems during the assembly of the shed, and potential problems in the future. It is important to note that for those sheds that do not include a floor the base you have laid will also be the floor you’ll be using when inside your shed. Can you Put Sheds on Concrete? The ideal base/foundation for a shed is concrete. Concrete is... Read More