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If you're looking for advice on what furniture to buy, top tips on garden design and ideas for how to get the most out of your space, you're in the right place! Discover our latest advice and outdoor living tips in the blogs below!

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  1. 7 Ideas To Repurpose The Pallet That Arrives With Your Garden Furniture

    When you order garden furniture, you will find that, unless you upgrade your delivery service, most is delivered on a pallet to the nearest flat surface which could be a driveway or curb, leaving you with a chunky pallet to get rid of. But, with these brilliant ideas, you can upcycle your pallet to create something unique and interesting for your home or garden, saving you a trip to the tip!

  2. Thinking of Selling? How to Maximise A Smaller Garden Space

    If you’re thinking of selling your home, it could be time for a garden renovation! A well-presented garden can add a whopping 20% to the value of your property, with 70% of home buyers agreeing that they’d pay more for a home with a nice outdoor space.

  3. How To Choose an Outdoor Water Fountain

    Spring is approaching, and with spring comes more nature, more flowers and hopefully more sunshine. A water feature is a perfect addition to a garden in bloom as it encourages wildlife, incites relaxation, and soothes the soul. So, let’s help you choose your perfect water fountain.

  4. Is Steel or Aluminium Better for Outdoor Furniture?

    Metal garden furniture is becoming highly sought after for modern garden spaces, thanks to the sleek, clean-cut lines that offer a minimalist approach that you can decorate until your heart’s content. But which metal is better for outdoor furniture – steel or aluminium?

  5. Are Round Garden Dining Tables Better for Small Spaces?

    When choosing a new garden dining table, there are plenty of things to consider, with table shape being one of the first choices to make. If you have a large garden you’ll have freedom over most table shapes, but for smaller gardens, we’ll cover what table shape works best for you.

  6. What Outdoor Plants & Flowers Are Best for Garden Planters

    As a nation, we Brits are spending more and more time outdoors, choosing not to be deterred by our less tropical climate and instead adapting our gardens to suit our desire to spend time in the fresh air. 

  7. How to Style Your Garden for Spring

    If, like us, you’re sick of wet and cold weather and are counting down the days until spring, then there are lots of things you can be doing now to prepare your garden so you’re ready to use it when those longer days arrive. Plus, right now is a great time to order garden furniture, so if you’re in the market for something new, check out these top style tips ready for spring.

  8. What Is The Best Metal For Outdoor Furniture?

    If there’s anything we know about, it’s garden furniture! And we think you’ll be surprised to know that another material becoming king of the garden...

  9. Budget-Friendly Garden Improvements to Boost the Value of Your Home

    Home improvements are big business, with property makeover shows dominating the daytime TV schedules. But, don’t forget about your garden too. Garden is currently the top search term when people are buying property, so you don’t want yours to let the side down. Having a pleasing garden can add value to your home, but it doesn’t need to break the budget to do so.

  10. Weatherproof Covers for Rattan Furniture

    With the British summer drawing to a close and the rain setting back in, many people are looking to pack their garden furniture away for another year.

  11. Choosing Your Summer Patio Furniture

    Whilst all garden furniture is primarily used in the summer, there are plenty of materials that thrive better in the hot weather and when a heatwave is in full swing, it’s important to ensure your furniture can withstand the rising temperatures. Here, we have outlined the pros and cons of some of the most popular patio furniture materials on the market.

  12. How to Keep Your Rattan Furniture Bug Free

    Rattan garden furniture is one of the most popular types of outdoor furniture as its stylish, durable, and cost-effective. Because of this, it’ll go with any garden, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a modern patio without a rattan set.

  13. Choosing Garden Furniture for Large Families

    If you’ve got a large family or you simply enjoy having plenty of people over for barbecues or garden parties, then choosing the right garden furniture can be tricky, especially if you have limited space.

  14. What Are the Benefits of Rattan Garden Furniture

    If you choose rattan furniture for your garden you will not be disappointed as it offers numerous great qualities for such long-lasting and durable furniture. Top quality rattan garden furniture can last anywhere between 5-10 years and sometimes longer if looked after well.

  15. Make the Outdoors “Home” with Garden Furniture

    Thanks to the evolution of outdoor living, it’s never been easier to make an outdoor space feel more homely. Whether it’s bringing your living room to the outdoors with a comfy corner sofa or recreating memorable dining moments with a variety of table styles, our range of garden furniture is perfect for making your outdoors feel like home.

  16. The Risks of Buying Used Garden Furniture

    Thanks to the accessibility of the internet, there’s a whole word at the end of your fingertips, and it’s never been easier to purchase everything and anything. Whether it’s a product from Amazon that’s gone viral on TikTok, your weekly food shop, or your favourite designer handbag, if you want it, you can get it – no matter the cost.

  17. Creating A Minimalistic Garden With White Stores

    Creating an outdoor space that fits you is important, and while we live in an era of accessorising and making grand statements with garden furniture, sometimes people strive for a more simple, uncluttered, and functional space.

  18. Multi-Purpose Garden Furniture

    Garden furniture can be expensive and our needs as consumers often change, one day we may need somewhere to dine and enjoy a perfectly cooked barbecue, another day we might want to relax and put our feet up. So, multi-purpose garden furniture is building the bridge between our needs and our wants by offering us a way to change it into something else.