You have probably heard the stories of how J K Rowling wrote her multi-million sellers in coffee shops across Edinburgh as she tried desperately to find a few minutes every day, to write. While her financial situation has changed considerably, if you have the next Harry Potter or Shades of a Certain Colour waiting to [...]
Whether you have antique furniture that has been in your family for generations or you have recently acquired an item of high value, assuring it is well looked after with suitable care and restoration should be high on your list of priorities. Here are a few tips to get you on your merry way. How [...]
Everybody I speak with has that one thing from childhood that they loved in the garden most. Some say it was the fountain where the birds came to splish and splash, others recall it being the long bristling branches of a weeping willow, for me it was without a doubt the garden swing. It is [...]
Topiaries have been gorgeous features in gardens for much longer than you might imagine. As such, these clipped trees shrubs and sub-shrubs can be found in some of Europe’s most enchanting gardens. There you can see first hand how tremendous these shaped evergreens can become. Some of the most noteworthy are of course located in [...]
If your garden is home to garden sheds, summer houses, or other similar structures then it too deserves to be surrounded by lovely plants and flowers. Think of it as a smaller variation of your real home, and treat it to some landscaping of its own. The outcome will be a charming rendition of what [...]
Great gardens afford luxuries to wildlife, and that is exactly what you will have done by adding a birdbath to your garden by December. This is because the shortened days at this time of year leave less time for birds to forage, and frolic. By providing them with freshwater you do them a great service. [...]
After visiting a neighbour’s garden, I must say that I am officially jealous. He just built a new garden shed well the term shed actually minimizes the true nature of the structure. Aside from the sheer size of the out building, it has gadgets that make the whole gardening experience run smoothly. When I go [...]
In most cases, to say that your garden will miss you when you go away on holiday would be a major understatement. This is because most gardens go untended during this time, and they absolutely feel ignored. Luckily, there are measures that you can take to keep your lovely garden polished even during your time [...]
A great garden, that is completely polished, will include a walkway designed with intention. A key concept to remember when designing your path is that it is very much a part of the landscaping. This means that the materials used in the garden path construction should reflect the style of the remained of the garden, [...]
If you are a Jamie Oliver fan, and maybe even if you are not, you have probably seen the fervour with which he speaks about his stone barbecue. There is a very good reason why he firmly supports the introduction of one of them into an outdoor kitchen design. Stone bbqs are fabulous, and finally, [...]