Space
A Path Sets the Pace of a Garden
Garden path design can make a route feel direct, leisurely or quietly exploratory by matching its shape, surface and…
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Materials
Timber, Stone or Pavers Underfoot? Choose a Patio Surface by Feel and Upkeep
Compare a timber, stone or pavers patio by appearance, feel and upkeep, so you can choose a surface that suits your…
Furnishings
Why Garden Rooms Became a Place to Sit Outside
Garden rooms can feel sheltered, open or connected to the house. Compare boundaries, views and seating to choose an…
Furnishings
The Matching Set Myth in Outdoor Furniture
Outdoor furniture need not come as a matching set. Repeat colour, material or shape to make mixed pieces feel…
Care
A Porch Reset for the First Cool Days
A porch reset for the first cool days clears the doorway and puts a comfortable seat and useful warm layer within…