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Top cheap barbecues for the summer

May 31, 2018April 15, 2019 Charlotte Hallam

As I’m sure you know by now, it’s National BBQ Week – it’s all anyone’s been going on about. Everyone loves a barbecue, there’s no denying that. But not everyone wants to be the king of the grill. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t mind barbecuing a couple of times a year for your family but other than that you’d choose the oven all the way, then an all singing all dancing barbecue probably isn’t for you. After all, why spend money on something you’re not going to…

How to barbecue on a budget

May 28, 2018May 31, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

It’s National BBQ Week this week so a couple of barbecue posts are an essential. So, we’re starting off with the all-important barbecuing on a budget. Everyone loves a barbecue when the weather’s nice, but after the excitement of the initial invitation, very often for the host it ends up an expensive nightmare. However, there’s no need for a barbecue with friends to cost the earth, in fact it can be done very cheaply while still being very, very tasty. So, if you fancy a barbecue but need to do…

Treating hay fever naturally

May 21, 2018May 13, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

Following on from last year’s post on natural hay fever remedies, we’ve done a little more research. As a hay fever sufferer myself, (puffy watery eyes, constantly sneezing, skin rashes at the mere thought of grass – the works) it’s something I will quite frankly try anything to get a bit of relief. If you’re a hay fever sufferer too, have a look at last year’s post or keep reading for even more ideas. Polloney “What on earth?” I hear you ask. Well, on pretty much every hay fever…

Great garden furniture for under £100

May 14, 2018February 3, 2020 Charlotte Hallam

We’ve had a couple of great weekends weather-wise now and hopefully, it’s only going to get better. With the summer season just around the corner people will take any opportunity to get outside. If you haven’t already got yourself a great set of garden furniture, don’t worry it’s not too late and it’s not all so expensive you’ll need to wait for the sales. Al fresco dining could be just around the corner, just take a look at some of these bargains. B&M garden furniture B&M is the home…

Plants that thrive in the shade

May 7, 2018May 13, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

For garden lovers, trees and creating privacy with sheds and fencing causes somewhat of a conundrum. No one wants to remove a beautiful, mature tree from their garden and equally, no one wants to be overlooked by neighbours either. However, everyone wants a colourful garden in full bloom throughout the summer. Trees, sheds, fences and walls create a lot of shade in a garden which can be detrimental to some plants. However, there are some beautiful plants that thrive in shaded areas – find out more below: Siberian Bugloss/…