Posted by Alison Cork at 13:26 on 12 Dec 2007 What with the ever increasing amount of bins needed for recycling, twice weekly collection and general household refuse, our gardens can end up looking more like a dumping ground – and that is before the excesses of Christmas wrapping paper, food and bottles. Luckily House Recycling is on hand offering these decorative screens. Sourced from sustainable timber, and priced from £50 for a one sided screen, these help keep all the clutter out of sight.
Posted by Alison Cork at 10:02 on 14 Nov 2007 With the dark winter nights upon us, it’s worth ensuring that your home and garden are safe from unwanted intruders.
Posted by Alison Cork at 13:05 on 30 Oct 2007 If you grass looks less than inviting following last winter, it’s worth knowing that Homebase can now deliver turf direct to your home. The first national retailer to carry out this service, customers can order in store or over the phone. Turf is delivered every Friday and is available all year round in half pallet (40 rolls; 40 square metres) and full pallet (80 rolls; 80 square metres) options, with prices starting from £118.99. A satisfying job for the weekend. Call 0845 077 8888 for your nearest stockiest.
Posted by Alison Cork at 13:26 on 23 Oct 2007 An impromptu lunch can be more than a hastily put together sandwich with the Galzone BBQ Grill Set from Hometemptations.com. Taking the form of a small bucket with little feet to keep it stable, this sits discretely on the table and is the perfect tool for plate-side grilling. Or why not make use of the BBQ’s handle and take it on a picnic? Great value at just £15 – this is an all round star buy for summer.
Posted by Alison Cork at 12:50 on 23 Oct 2007 Give your barbecue the edge this summer with these fragrant outdoor firelighters from coxandcox.co.uk. Beating your average innocuous lighter by a stretch, these come in little pots – each filled with bay leaves, thyme, rosemary and chilli , to give a rich, aromatic smoke, and your food a fabulous flavour. Just light the wick and your barbecue will be ablaze in minutes. They’re only £10 for a set of twelve, and it’s well worth browsing the rest of this site – a melting pot of clever and tempting products.
Posted by Alison Cork at 09:49 on 12 Oct 2007 Some of us have magnificent views from our homes; others are not so lucky. But for those looking onto a brick wall – Insideout Garden Art provides a creative solution with an arresting collection of weather-resistant works of art that hang outside. From flowers and foliage to modern and contemporary, you can even use your own photographs or drawings. The perfect lift for less exciting parts of your exterior; or use the images for high moisture areas such as swimming pools and wet rooms. Prices start from £50.
Posted by Alison Cork at 14:05 on 28 Jun 2007 Some of us have magnificent views from our homes; others are not so lucky. But for those looking onto a brick wall – Insideout Garden Art provides a creative solution with an arresting collection of weather-resistant works of art that hang outside. From flowers and foliage to modern and contemporary, you can even use your own photographs or drawings. The perfect lift for less exciting parts of your exterior; or use the images for high moisture areas such as swimming pools and wet rooms. Prices start from £50.
Posted by Alison Cork at 16:03 on 27 Jun 2007 Whilst your average parasol is often difficult to assemble, and provides limited shelter from the sun (or rain!) round the lunch table, an Appeal awning can be extended or retracted via remote control in a matter of seconds, and will offer ample protection from all the elements. Better yet, when you’re not at home, the awnings are fitted with sensors, which allow them to extend automatically when it’s sunny and retract in high wind conditions – assurance that your awning is safe – even when you’re not at home.
Posted by Alison Cork at 09:51 on 21 Jun 2007 Most little girls dream of having their own pony but, if you live in London, or just can’t spare the time or money part and parcel of owning one, this Lucus Garden seat is a respectable second best. Hand-crafted from a recycled tyre and fashioned in the shape of a horse, this comes complete with flowing mane and can be used in or outdoors. Each swing comes with a rope and full fitting instructions, and is priced at £69.99 from Lucas Garden.
Posted by Alison Cork at 16:34 on 20 Jun 2007 Just in time for the better weather, fair trade and environmental paragon Fairwind has launched its new range of garden gifts. Decorative glass ornaments (from £3) and wind chimes (£7) to hang from your trees plus glass and nickel shimmering tea light holders (£18) offer an inspiring and affordable source for presents this summer, whilst pieces such as this Bee Nester (£12) offer shelter and the perfect nesting environment for our dwindling bee population.
Posted by Built in Administrator at 16:13 on 18 Jun 2007 The British climate can be unpredictable at the best of times and, whilst we might grumble about another rainy weekend, it’s your seedlings and small plants that really suffer. But these Baby Victorian Bell Cloches can offer the perfect protection. Made from high grade UV stabilized plastic, and with an adjustable air vent on top, these help capture the maximum amount of sunlight whilst directing rainwater and moisture into the surrounding soil. Each pack of three bells (£11.95) comes with a 12 ground pegs to anchor them securely to the ground.
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