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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…

Why Size Really Doesn’t Matter: Top Tips for Small Gardens

May 17, 2017March 29, 2018 Charlotte Hallam

If your outside space is limited, you might laugh when people refer to it as a garden. However, limited space doesn’t need to mean restricted comfort, design or originality. Although challenging, a small garden, terrace or balcony can be reworked into beautiful outdoor havens for you to relax, entertain and enjoy. Whether you’re trying to create an al fresco dining area or a hippy haven full of bright colours and quirky accessories, we’ve put together a collection of design ideas to tickle your taste buds. You’ll find the key to making…

Getting Your Garden BBQ Ready

May 11, 2017May 16, 2017 Charlotte Hallam

With the warmer temperatures of the last couple of weeks, we’re pretty sure a fair few of you will have already have enjoyed your first barbecue of the year – and why not?! However, if your garden wasn’t quite ready for the occasion, so you were limited to the patio, or perhaps you’ve not had a barbecue at all yet this year, here are five easy tips that’ll help you get your garden looking ship shape and barbecue ready. Mow that lawn! It’s the obvious, and probably the only,…