A gazebo that is not anchored is destined to fly into the neighbors’ yard. Unfortunately, this happens more than most people think and usually occurs on that one night of the year when the winds are actually strong. Fortunately, it is neither time nor cost prohibitive to properly anchor a gazebo. Most people will only …
Which Garden Furniture Lasts Longer: Metal or Wood?
Metal and wood garden furniture both have the potential to last for decades. When it comes to designing a garden hardscaping for long-term usage, there are a number of reasons other than just longevity to consider your material selection carefully. How Does Metal Garden Furniture Age? Aluminium garden furniture is an ideal material for long-term …
Decking vs Paving: What Works Under Glass Structures
Your choice of decking vs paving for the area under a pergola or glass veranda is a decision that impacts the maintenance, longevity, comfort, and coping of the surface area with the structures built above. There is no right choice, with both holding pros and cons depending on your situation. The Case for Paving Stone …
Patio Design and Layout: Outdoor Structure Optimisation
Prioritising patio layouts over material selection is necessary when designating space for structures. Anticipating usage and flow possibilities is critical when considering how to incorporate a pergola, vestibule, or other architectural feature into a patio section. Focus on functionality when placing structures to avoid Workflow clashes. Order of Operations Functionality is the primary step when …
Screening Plants and Privacy Solutions for Outdoor Spaces
For the last couple of years, the need for privacy while in the garden has become more important due to the increase of people working from home and spending that time in their garden offices or using their outdoor seating areas. There is hardly anything more uncomfortable then when neighbors stare into your space while …
Everything You Need To Know About an Electric Awning
Electric Awnings have gained popularity over the last 10 years, and the explanation is quite obvious. If you’re going to be using the awning frequently, the ease of just pressing a button to open or retract the awning as opposed to manual cranking is a major bonus. However, there’s a lot more to consider when …
Metal Vs Wooden Garden Furniture: Which Lasts Longest?
If you want the right outside furniture that will last you several years instead of several seasons, you have to consider the material more than anything else. Metal and wood furniture can last you decades of usage if you buy furniture of good quality and take good care of the furniture, but they age in …
Plants For Pergolas and Glass Verandas
When investing in a glass veranda or a pergola, be sure to complement the structure to add some visual appeal. As long as the proper plants are chosen, the structure will feel as if it has belonged there the whole time, rather than as if it was just dropped off at the patio. Plants To …
Where to Install a Pergola with Retractable Roof: Best Locations and Tips
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 …