Last week’s Daily Mail reported how students in China have resorted to using their umbrellas indoors to escape the intense heat and glare of their local library. Whilst traditionally putting up an umbrella indoors is seen as an omen for bad luck, visitors to Shenzhen Library had little choice but to use…
Ever been tempted to try growing your own produce but felt unsure of where to start? Fear not! Growing your own food is remarkably easy and much simpler than you may think, plus it’s immensely satisfying knowing you’ve grown something completely from scratch. What’s more, it’s very economical, eco-friendly and…
Mr & Mrs Whitbread, from Whitstable, Kent love outdoor living as they benefit from an exposed south facing garden. They previously had (as the before picture below shows), a patio awning installed (some 12 years ago) which allowed them more use of their garden, however, they were seeking all weather use of…
Monday’s Daily Mail reported how temperatures in June were the highest ever recorded globally, with the most substantial increase observed in Spain, Austria, parts of Asia, Australia and South America. In fact, the first six months of 2015 measured one-sixth of a degree warmer than the…
Having shared part one of our Question & Answer feature with Professional Garden Designer, blogger and RHS exhibitor Lisa Cox last week, today we reveal part 2 of our interview. Packed with invaluable advice regarding low-maintenance gardens, outdoor trends and contemporary designs, it has never been easier to create the perfect extension to…
Ever wanted to give your outside space a new lease of life but were unsure of where to start? Perhaps your busy lifestyle means you dream of a low-maintenance terrace that requires minimal upkeep? Or maybe you’ve just moved house and are wondering how to make your garden really feel like your own space? These are conundrums Garden…
With more and more people turning to online reviews in order to make a judgement about how to spend their money, it’s recently come to our attention that some companies are paying for ‘fake reviews’ in order to…
By 2017, the number of smartphone users in the UK is expected to reach a staggering 43.4 million. With this in mind, it’s no surprise an increasing number of consumers are opting to access the Internet via their mobile device rather than desktop computer. In fact, 60% of internet usage…
After a relatively cool May and with yesterdays rain and gale force winds behind us, temperatures should reach in some areas (South East) 25 degrees by the weekend, as we’re set to bask in a glorious heatwave for most of the month of June. Clear blue skies and the strong…
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