Category Archives: Garden Living

How to Choose the Right Garden Shed

There is such a vast range of wooden sheds available, it can be difficult to know which model might be right for your garden so that it performs all the activities required of it over the course of the next 10 or 20 years. Wooden sheds work well in British gardens because they are a [...]

Using the internet to source farm supplies

Many farmers nowadays are starting to realise the vital role that a computer with internet access can play in sourcing their farming equipment and other associated products. Farmers are not generally known for their technological mindset, but any farmer in today’s modern world who fails to take advantage of the World Wide Web is missing [...]

Why Outdoor Lighting can add Magic to Your Garden

Many people who want to make better use of their garden space are attracted to the idea of installing some modern outdoor lighting. This is not just about extending the amount of time for which anyone can use the garden recreationally though, it is also about seeing new perspectives and creating an environment which changes [...]

Get Your Garden Ready For Barbecue Season

With warm weather just around the corner, it’s time to think about how to prepare your garden for a backyard barbecue. A barbecue is a great way to host a fun party that takes advantage of the sunshine and warm weather while also allowing for an informal gathering that involves a delicious meal. Here are [...]

Find Properties to Rent

Searching for a rental property can be a stressful process, especially if you’re new to the rental market and its potential pitfalls. However, with the right approach and with a little background knowledge you can avoid many common problems and save both time and money. To find properties to rent and to make sure these [...]

The New and Improved Setting for Our Garden Furniture

Last summer we took a family holiday on the Western coast of Portugal. It was not the type of trip most people think of when Portugal is mentioned. We weren’t interested in the beach, we wanted rural. Our ideal was a place far enough from Lagos to be away from the crowds of tourists, and [...]

Return Your Garden Furniture to Its Former Glory

We all know that creating a liveable space in a garden is not done in one foul swoop. Instead, it is somewhat of an on going project, as the items we use to define the garden room need tending to on occasion. Before we can start to enjoy lazy days sitting in the balmy sun, [...]

Using Spices as Pest Deterrents in the Garden

Both indoors and out I am a spice fiend. Inside, when I cook I amp up recipes with the inclusion of high powered spices. It has been said by family that I am under the impression that pain is a flavour, for the spicier a dish the bigger the grin on my face. Well, occasionally, [...]

How to Recycle Those Broken Cups and Saucers

So you have an unwanted collection of mix and match coffee and tea cups and saucers, along with bowls and plates leftover from a decade, or decades of unfortunate calamities. A chipped plate here, a cracked cup there, and absolutely no idea of what to do with them, other than toss them. Thus, you house [...]

Construct a Garden Bench Like No Other

If you have a large tree in your garden it might provide the perfect place to construct a bench. Think about building a simple garden bench around the base of your big tree. You will want to leave a bit of space for the trees additional trunk growth. Depending on the type of tree you [...]