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Creating a Garden Theme

For a superb looking garden, it can be beneficial to incorporate a theme. This can mean choosing items for your garden wisely. For example, when you purchase garden furniture, it’s important to buy a range with a matching style. If the furniture is wooden, it should preferably be finished in the same style as the fences. Another thing that needs considering is the colours within your garden, such as you flower beds, or perhaps a shed, or the ornaments within your garden. By thinking about the colour before you incorporate items into your garden you can begin to create a theme. A theme does not always have to be a colour, and it can actually be a style. A traditional theme should contain items that represent a certain era, meaning... Continue reading

Deciding on a Garden Pond

Garden ponds can be beautiful features, especially during the summer. Garden ponds can be raised or incorporated into the ground, and whatever type you choose, it will require maintenance. It doesn’t need the same care and attention as a swimming pool but checking the water levels, and covering it during the winter can be important, otherwise it can flood, and put your fish in danger. There are a range of garden ponds to choose from, and you can pretty much decide on a shape yourself. Digging a hole, and filling it with concrete ca form the base, while you then need to concrete the sides and brick the edge of the border. Once the concrete hole is created, the garden pond needs to be lined, and a professional can help... Continue reading

Garden Features that Bring Style

Gardens are more than just an outside space; they can have their own personalities and styles, especially if attractive garden features are incorporated. Garden features can work well together to create a certain tone for your home, and if you feel your garden needs jazzing up, we’re providing you with a list of items. Water Fountain Clocks Hanging flower Baskets Garden Sofas Gazebos Decking Pond Lights   These small features can all play a part in brining style to your garden, rather than having an outside space with a lawn, a fence and not much else. So if you want to add character to your garden, then think more about the smaller details, because they can create a significant improvement.
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