Blog – tagged "outdoor living"

January 31, 2023

How To Clean Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

This blog explains how to keep your rattan weave garden furniture looking in tip tip condition for as long as possible. Good quality rattan furniture needs practically no maintenance just a little attention in spring, even less if it has been covered all winter.

May 21, 2022

How To Create A Seating Area In Your Garden

One of the advantages of having outdoor space is sitting with family and friends and enjoying good weather, however the seating does need to be in the right spot. This blog helps you decide where to place your garden furniture and how many seats you will need.

May 1, 2021

How to care for outdoor wooden garden furniture

Purchasing wooden garden furniture can represent a big investment so the longer it lasts the better and this blog gives you tips on how to preserve your timber furniture for longer.

May 1, 2021

How To Choose The Correct Parasol Base For Your Garden Parasol

A garden parasol is a must if you want to sit outdoors in summer, even on a nice warm day the sun's UV ray scan damage sensitive skin. Not all parasols are suitable for every set of garden furniture, this blog guides you through the options available. If you need help choosing your garden furniture pop into the store and talk to the Garden Furniture team.

May 1, 2021

How To Clean The Mould Off The Cushions On Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Mould on your garden furniture cushions is not normally a problem as they are constructed to withstand all weather conditions, however if they are kept in a damp atmosphere over a period of time with no airflow it could induce mould growth. This blog gives you some tips on how to clean it off, leaving your cushions looking good as new.

September 8, 2020

How To Create A Serene Space In The Garden

Many of us have stressful jobs and lives so creating a stress free environment where we can relax and unwind essential for our mental health. Here we give you some tips on how you can easily achieve an outdoor space to benefit the whole family.

September 10, 2018

How To Create Interest In The Winter Garden

If there isn't much of interest in your winter garden then this blog can give you a few pointers about what can be achieved to enhance your outdoor space over the winter months.

June 6, 2016

How To Clean Hard Surfaces In The Garden

This blog and video shows how easy it is to maintain your garden paths and patio areas. Slippery surfaces are one of the major causes of accidents in the garden so stay safe and keep your surfaces free of algae.

June 6, 2016

How To Assemble A Suncoast Solid Teak Garden Bench

Our Suncoast teak garden benches come flat packed but are relatively simple to assemble, just read the blog and watch the video to see our Garden Furniture team leader take you through the steps.

May 13, 2016

How To Choose The Right Size BBQ For Your Needs

With barbecuing growing in popularity it is essential that you buy the correct size grill for your needs, it's no good having guests only to find you can't fit enough food onto the grill. This blog gives you all questions you need to ask yourself before committing to what could be a pricey purchase.

May 6, 2016

How To Choose Your Essential Barbecue Accessories

If you are just starting out on your BBQ journey you will need a range of accessories, but the amount of BBQ accessories on the market is staggering so this guide will take you through the essentials. Once your grilling confidence grows and the range of dishes you can master improves then you can start to build up a collection of specialist bits of kit.

April 28, 2016

How To Choose The Fuel And Accessories Needed To Light The Charcoal BBQ

Barbecuing has become the most popular outdoor pastime and this blog takes you through everything you need to easily start your charcoal grill. We regularly hold BBQ masterclasses here in store to help you increase your grilling repertoire away from the usual bangers and burgers; see the Events page for more information.

March 2, 2015

How To Cover Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Our outdoor garden furniture is fully weatherproof and can be left outdoors all year round uncovered however it will look pristine for longer if you cover it over the winter. This prevents debris collecting in the crevices which could encourage the growth of moulds.

February 22, 2015

How To Clean The Mould Off Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Mould on your outdoor garden furniture should not be a problem unless it has been covered over the winter with no airflow, however if you do see some then it needs to be dealt with quickly and these tips should help you resolve the situation.

October 9, 2013

How To Choose Your Ideal Wooden Bench

Wooden benches are our biggest seller so we have put together this guide to help you select the right bench for your needs. Delivery is free on all orders over £50 to mainland UK destinations. If you need any help choosing just pop into store or call the Customer Services team.

April 17, 2013

How To Create Colourful Containers

If you just have a backyard and no growing space then creating the right atmosphere has to depend upon growing plants in containers. Containers allow you to give the plant exactly what it needs. If you have an alkaline soil and love rhododendrons and azaleas then growing in containers is the answer. Here we give you some tips for keeping your containers in tiptop condition.