Simon

There’s nothing quite like cooking outside. The smell of food on the grill, a cold drink in hand, nowhere you need to be – it’s one of summer’s simple pleasures. […]

A garden that looks lovely during the day but disappears the moment it gets dark? That’s a missed opportunity. 🌙 Good lighting transforms an outdoor space. Suddenly, your garden has

First impressions count, and your front garden is the first thing people see. 🌷 It’s funny how easy it is to neglect the front. The back garden gets all the

Deck railings are one of those things you probably don’t think about much – until you notice a really good one. Or a really bad one. 😬 The thing is,

A vegetable garden doesn’t have to be ugly. 🥕 I know that sounds obvious, but for years I thought you had to choose – either a pretty garden or a

When temperatures drop and natural food becomes harder to find, our garden birds need a helping hand. Creating homemade pine cone bird feeders is one of the easiest ways to

If you’ve ever priced up outdoor furniture, you’ll know it can cost an absolute fortune. A decent sofa set? Easily $500+. A simple wooden bench? Still more than you’d expect.

There’s something about a weathered wooden planter or an old galvanised bucket spilling over with flowers that just looks right in a garden. 🪴 Rustic planters have this effortless charm

There’s something about a garden party that just feels special. 🥂 Maybe it’s eating outdoors with fairy lights twinkling overhead, or the way even simple food tastes better when you’re

I used to think a proper garden needed, well, actual ground. Turns out I was wrong. When I moved into a flat with nothing but a narrow balcony and one