Is your garden ready for summer?

 

Good garden design not only adds value to your property, but it will also encourage you to spend more time outdoors, reaping the health and wellbeing benefits of being out in the fresh air. From pergolas and planters to sheds and summer houses, you'll find no shortage of garden ideas here to help you create your perfect outdoor space. What’s more, most of our products can be ordered online for delivery straight to your door. 

 

 

Frame your space. A stylish, contemporary pergola or arbour can make a huge difference to the overall look of your garden space, as well as creating the perfect spot to entertain or kick back and relax in.

We have a wide range of timber garden features that will suit all garden sizes and designs. Some come with laddered sides and roof panels, such as the ‘Forest Garden Natural Timber Modular Pergola with 2 Side Panel Packs’ which you could hang flower baskets and pots from or use the laddered sides for training climbing plants such as Wisteria or Climbing Roses, creating a beautiful flower wall feature and providing shade for sunnier days. For evening al fresco dining, you could also hang solar powered lanterns from the roof panels or use a light wall to drape over the pergola, providing the perfect illumination for your evening soiree. 

Finally, you can choose whether you want a natural timber effect for your pergola by simply using a wood stain to protect your structure or you could choose to be bold and use different paint colours along the roof panels and laddered sides, stamping your own unique personality on your outdoor dining space.

Think carefully about how to maximise the space you have. You can create the illusion of space in smaller gardens with timber sleepers, giving your space structure and clear pathways that travel through the garden, and planters and raised beds can be used to create zones for larger garden spaces. For rustic charm our sleepers can be used in several ways and are available in a variety of sizes, whilst our planters provide the perfect backdrop for adding a splash of colour with flowers, herb gardens and vegetable patches. Decorative planters, pots and raised beds are simple yet effective ways to keep a garden looking neat and well-maintained and plants and crops will flourish as the soil will not get compacted due to people or animals walking over them.

 

 

The best seats in the garden! Once you have created your outdoor space you will want some somewhere to sit and enjoy it. We have a wide range of garden furniture that will suit any garden design and budget. If you have the space, why not choose a large circular or rectangular timber table and chairs for social gatherings. The kids can enjoy their own outdoor dining space with our range of picnic tables too. Our timber range of furniture is made from Chain of Custody certified timber from sustainable sources and has been pressure treated and smooth planed for a splinter free finish. They come with a 15 -year guarantee so you can enjoy for years to come. Our range of garden benches are also ideal for creating a feature around borders or garden ponds and can also be used to create a more secluded, private seating area at the bottom of the garden.

Bring the pub home to your garden! What could be better than an outdoor bar area for get-togethers with friends and family or for warm summer’s evening when you are kicking back and relaxing in your garden? The Fold Down Wall Garden Bar allows you to create an outdoor bar no matter how small your garden, even if it's a balcony!
The simple, elegant design of this wooden garden bar is sure to impress. The shelving area allows you to store and display your drinks and glasses while the fold-down table creates an entertaining and drink serving area. Install at a height suitable for stools and the table is also an ideal eating space.
Party over? Simply fold away your garden bar. Your drinks and glasses can remain stored inside.
The wall mounted bar has been pressure treated for longevity and is supported by a 15-year anti-rot guarantee. Fixings and instructions are included for a simple self-assembly’  

 

A summer house makes an attractive focal point in any garden and offers a versatile space for you to enjoy. Perfect for relaxing in on a hot summer’s day or providing a bit of much needed shelter if it’s raining, a summer house can become a real focal point for any outdoor space. You can effectively create an additional ‘room’ to your house, and you don’t need planning permission either. In the winter, you can use it to store garden furniture and garden accessories that you want to protect from the elements. 

 

 

If you have a little more space and budget to spend, then consider an outdoor garden building that will give you additional space and an area in your garden that you can enjoy all year round. Garden buildings have become increasingly popular lately and are used for a multitude of different things including home gyms, home office, man cave and teenage hangouts. They can also provide the perfect space for people who would like to run their business from home such as beauty therapists and dog groomers. Available in a variety of shapes and sizes, you won’t need planning permission to build one.
If you still need more inspiration to help transform your outdoor space, then why not pop along to your local branch and speak to one of our friendly landscaping experts who will be happy to help. 

 

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