3 Beautiful Plant Varieties That Are Ideal For A Lush And Verdant Conservatory

Posted on 29 June 2018

Conservatories are a common addition to homes that experience cold winters. They're a wonderful way to enjoy communing with the natural world and enjoying the winter sun without having to brave the inhospitable elements at the same time. If you have a conservatory or you're planning to build one, then you may be hoping to create a lush, green indoor garden within the space. Conservatories are an excellent location to grow plants in. [Read More]

Shade Sail Splats: How to Deal With Target-Bombing Bird Droppings

Posted on 7 June 2018

When you decided to put up shade sails in your garden, you probably imagined how lovely it would be to sit under a gently billowing sail that gave you some stylish and welcome shade from the sun. Things may not look so rosy, however, when you look up at your sail one day and notice an unsightly blob of bird poo sitting on it. You can't do much to prevent your local feathered bird gang from leaving droppings on your sail every now and then, but you can make things right again by acting quickly to deal with the mess. [Read More]

3 Things to Consider When Creating a Foodie's Kitchen in a Small Space

Posted on 17 May 2018

The new generation of classy cooking shows and celebrity chefs has spawned a growing breed of adventurous and appreciative home cooks. If you're a true foodie that loves to cook up delicious and exotic meals for friends and family, then renovating your kitchen will be a joyful and exciting project. Many people imagine that a proper chef's kitchen needs to be spacious and if your kitchen is small, you may think you can't create a design that's a foodie's dream. [Read More]

How to Prevent Fading in a Summerhouse

Posted on 24 April 2018

Found in a large number of suburban Australian homes, summerhouses are a popular way of creating an additional room in a garden. Because they have lots of windows, usually in the form of large glazed doors, summerhouses can get hot when they are not open. In addition, the amount of glazing allows lots of ultraviolet light in. In turn, this will cause the contents of a summerhouse to fade in time. [Read More]

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Developing Your Home and Garden

Have you ever visited friends and been amazed by how good their homes and gardens look? For many years, this was all I did. However, all of that changed when I decided to teach myself the secrets of developing a home and a garden so it looks great and requires minimum maintenance. I started by contacting my friend Dave who works in the home and garden centre near my home. Dave invited me down and gave me some fantastic tips. I followed his advice and after a few months of work, I had the home and garden of my dreams.

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