Garden
Cater Allen commissions the ‘private’ garden for Tatton Park Flower Show
For the second year running Cater Allen, one of the UK’s most innovative private banks, has commissioned a specially designed garden for this year’s Tatton Park Flower Show.
Bill postponement will lead to more garden devastation
Garden Organic, the organisation behind the Save Our Gardens campaign, has warned that over 200 acres of garden space will be wiped out in the time that it takes the much-awaited Land Use Bill to be returned to the House of Commons for its postponed second reading in October.
Cater Allen sponsors the conceptual gardens at Hampton Court
For the second year running Cater Allen, one of the UK’s most innovative private banks, is to sponsor the Conceptual Gardens at the Hampton Court Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
The ultimate guide for a first time gardener
Do you remember when you were young how your parents would spend the whole weekend gardening and it never occurred to you to enquire what gardening actually entailed - or, more importantly, how they actually knew how to do it?
The perfect year round retreat
Bespoke summerhouses and pavilions provide the perfect year round retreat for relaxation and entertainment, family gatherings or impromptu suppers with friends call for that certain special place. HSP Garden Buildings specialise in creating just that.
Sustainable garden flooring from Dalsouple
If you are updating your garden this summer why not introduce a little rubber into your life!
'NS&I: growing Britain' wins president's award at Chelsea Flower Show
'NS&I: Growing Britain' - the exhibit featuring British-grown produce and sponsored by NS& I - and designer Penny Riley have won the highly prestigious President's Award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2007.
The plants that devalue your home
Having pampas grass, magnolias and ivy in your garden could knock thousands of pounds off the value of your house, according to a new study.
Summer dining in style
Eating al fresco and enjoying long, lazy afternoons with friends is one of the joys of summer, when the garden, no matter what size, becomes an extension of the house. Crisp white linen somehow doesn't suit the more relaxed style of summer dining where colour and vibrancy work better in the bright light.
Garden-lovers ahoy!
Summer is here again and gardens across the country are blooming! With thoughts naturally turning to tools of the trade, what self-respecting gardener can do without the humble watering-can?
Stylish solution to rain harvesting
Last year was the UK's warmest year on record, and predictions from the Meteorological Office and University of East Anglia say that summer 2007 will be even hotter.
Landlords! Beat the ban all year round
Calling all Landlords! Keep ahead of the smoking ban, by getting MODE outdoor heaters installed – before you start to loose customers! Make sure the only thing served cold is the lager, with year round heat. From pavement terrace to pub garden, MODE have the most stylish range of heaters around.
Gardeners get rainwater on demand with Rainpod
Rainpiper.com has launched Rainpod, a rainwater harvester which can store over 800 litres of rainwater. Rainpod comes with a 100ft irrigation system that incorporates an automatic timer, so it can water the garden without assistance.
The art of outdoor living
A beautiful yet contemporary addition to your outdoor space can be found with the Outpost Pod, a visually stunning, avant garde construction that is a superb addition to any garden.
A seat for all seasons
Barlow Tyrie offer finely crafted furniture with true longevity that offers both beautifully classic designs working hand in hand with contemporary flair. Barlow Tyrie has an exceptional portfolio of stunning pieces in natural teak, woven and mixed materials such as teak combined with aluminium or stainless steel ready to adorn any part of your garden, conservatory or outdoor living area.