A Pergola with Retractable Roof is definitely one of the most versatile outdoor structures you could ever have in your house. It gives you shade when you need it, protection from light rain, and a clear blue sky when you want the full benefit of the sunlight. However, the location where you would set up …
Are Glass Verandas practicable in small gardens?
Many home owners will look at their small garden and think that it is not worth the trouble to do anything bigger than a couple of chairs and a bit of patio. One can easily think that such additions as glass verandas are only applicable in larger areas, the ones you find in the brochures …
Winter Garden Ideas: Using Your Gazebo Year-Round
It is common to think of gazebos as summer structures that have to be packed up and put away come fall. This is especially true of cheap gazebos that should be packed away come winter anyway. But if you have invested in a solid structure, you should want to enjoy it year-round. The good news …
What distinguishes a fire pit from a fire table
The fact that a fire table has a table ledge is the primary distinction between a fire pit and a fire table. The size of the flame bed is constrained by this ledge. Consequently, a flame table will result in a less intense fire. To maintain tabletop usability, there must be a balance. If not, …
Garden Trends for 2021
We are seeing more people getting into gardening in 2021 due to more time over the pandemic. So here are the latest trends for this year. A haven for wildlife: This year sees us creating little havens for birds, insects, and small animals. People are planting more and more wildflowers within their gardens. Bees: Besides …
Will the High Street Survive the Pandemic?
In the years leading up to COVID, the High Street was already facing troubles, with less business and an uncertain future. Then a pandemic hit which brought in restrictions, fear and forced closures. Many smaller businesses that were reliant on a high street location have either had to close or convert to online shopping. The …
Grocery Sales on a Steady Decline Post Lockdown Relaxation
Grocery sales from the past four weeks are the lowest they have been since February, a mere £9.7 billion. This is however still a higher figure than pre-pandemic numbers as restaurants and other hospitality facilities are still subdued. According to new data, even though shoppers continue to return to supermarkets more regularly, they are spending …