Garden
Perfect decking for the summer
Made from a special blend of recycled American hardwood and polymer, TimberTech is the perfect decking material. Combining style and longevity, TimberTech resists sun and water damage - even in coastal settings, so it’s also ideal for use around pools and hot-tubs.
Green fingered inspiration
Green fingered enthusiasts can explore the range of garden products on offer at the forthcoming Country Living Magazine Spring Fair, with inspiring ideas to add a touch of rustic country chic to your garden.
Orchid fever hits London
Visit the RHS London Orchid Show and catch a glimpse of the world’s most beautiful, rare and exotic orchids. Whether you want to invest in a rare £100 orchid or are looking to pick up a plant for just £5, the RHS London Orchid Show, Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 March, is the perfect place to enjoy thousands of the finest orchids from around the world.
Locals root together for bloom success
The Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Britain in Bloom finals officially launch later this month (28 February 2008), with a new theme to encourage communities to come together to improve their home towns, cities and villages.
Gardening guru gets her hands dirty
Children in the East of England have the chance to get their hands dirty and transform their school gardens with the help of a new school gardening advisor, courtesy of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
Looking for a garden designer?
When considering designing your garden, the best place to start is by contacting the Society of Garden Designers (SGD), which can put you in touch with the leading designers working in your area.
The heat is on – The Monaco Pavilion Sunbed
The new Monaco Pavilion Sunbed from Indian Ocean is a luxurious addition to any garden, providing an attractive focal point in its own right, the Sunbed is roomy enough to lie down in and features a double canopy roof, designed to protect the Sunbed from gusts of wind or rain.
A show-stopping year for Bradstone!
2008 will see leading garden hard landscaping manufacturer, Bradstone, giving its support to three of the most high profile shows on the gardening calendar.
Indian Ocean Outdoor Furniture returns to Selfridges
The easy living of summertime returns to one of its favourite homes as Indian Ocean at Selfridges London opens in February with an irresistible mix of stylish contemporary outdoor furniture collections and a new, extended, collection of outdoor accessories ranging from candles to picnic baskets and parasols.
Outdoor kitchens – The hottest trend for gardens
First it was the swimming pool, and then it was the hot tub; now the latest garden must-have is the outdoor kitchen. The discerning al-fresco diner wants not just a gleaming, state-of-the-art built-in barbecue, but also a full range of up-to-the-minute appliances, including fridges, power burners and bar caddies - all to hand in the garden.
Conservatory tips for Easter home improvement
Easter, the country's frantic fortnight of home improvements, is hurtling out of the calendar weeks earlier in 2008 - so now's the time to plan.
Cleve West backs BUPA for Chelsea first
Award-winning garden designer Cleve West is joining forces with BUPA as it enters a show garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show for the first time.
Garden turn-offs and turn-ons
Mature shrubs and trees coupled with a paved patio area are the nation's favoured garden features, according to research by Halifax Estate Agents.
British public makes a dash for the great outdoors
Families across the UK are aiming to improve their outdoor spaces so they can spend more time relaxing in their ‘extra room’, according to research from Alliance & Leicester Personal Loans.
Wet weather stops play in British gardens
With Britain’s summer rained off and recent reports stating that retailers are witnessing a 44% decline in the sale of BBQs, recent research from Legal & General reveals that 67% of Brits are not considering buying anything for the garden this summer.