Gardens are a wonderful place to host celebrations, family reunions, and other get-togethers. However, in order for your garden to be the perfect venue for these events, you will need to follow some basic guidelines. This blog post provides five secrets that will help you create a great space for any event! Via Pexels 1) Plan Ahead The first step to creating a great garden party space is to plan ahead. Determine what you want the space to look like and how it will be used. Next, make a list of all the necessary supplies and decorations, and start gathering them together. This way, ... read more
This Is What It Takes To Have A Tropical Backyard At Your Home
A backyard is not just a place to chill and relax with friends and family members. It is much more than that. Sometimes you might want to sit alone and read your favorite book. And sometimes, you might want to have your friends over for a barbeque night. A backyard serves many purposes. Imagine doing all that in a bland and messy backyard. Feeling gross. Right? Now imagine doing all the fun stuff in a tropical-themed backyard. Now, this is something that sounds amazing. Right? Many homeowners get confused with the fact that in order to create a tropical paradise at their ... read more
Must-Know Reasons to Invest in Composite Decking for Your Outdoors
In the last decade, composite decking has become quite popular among professionals and homeowners alike. And for a good reason. As composite decks evolve, it opens up many possibilities for homeowners to use outdoor spaces. As you look at the practical benefits of using this modern material, you will see composite decking has experienced fast growth. This decking offers better products than its wood counterpart, and this is why: 1. Environmentally Friendly Using hardwood for your decks will mean cutting down some trees, which leads to deforestation and ... read more
3 Tips for Quickly Getting Your Garden Summer Ready
Image Courtesy of Pixabay Spring is in full swing yet summer is right around the corner, and with the warmer weather comes the desire of most amateur gardeners to get back into the garden. However, almost a year's worth of weather conditions, diminished maintenance and seasonal changes can take their toll on your garden, and if you haven’t touched it for quite some time, you will need to prepare it for the summer months. The good news is that spring is an excellent time to get back to pottering as the soil generally becomes softer, new life starts to flourish and the weather is perfect ... read more
Improvements To Increase The Kerb Appeal Of Your Home
The housing market has been up and down over the last few years. And it’s hard to know whether your home will sell when you need it to. But improving the kerb appeal of your home is one of the best ways to help your chances of a quick sale. If you’re looking to get your home ready for market, or simply improve it for a future move up the property ladder, here’s a few things to consider. Get your exterior in order The first thing you need to do is fix the obvious problems. Broken guttering, slipped tiles and mossy roofs are not only noticeable but could also cause damage to your ... read more
Your Garden Can Look Gorgeous And Enhance Your Home Too!
Photo: Unsplash Our gardens take a lot of beating, as do our homes. Weather can cause damage to all parts of our homes, which is why you should always consider looking to make repairs as soon as possible before they worsen. This will improve the look of your home. You should consider storm damage roof repair to ensure that your home is safe and then you can make onto the things that matter, such as the impeccable landscape design that you have dreamed of. Get creative in your garden space! Garden design is a multi-sensory celebration. A combination of colors, scents, textures ... read more
Planning a family friendly back garden
They always say that you should think of your garden as an extra room in your house and I think there's never been a year when I've agreed with that statement more. Lockdown made me appreciate our back garden more than ever before and we were so grateful for that extra "room" that we had for both the kids and us adults. In our case though the garden is very much a "room" that needs some work doing to it. Sorting it out has been on the to do list for a while now, but 2020 has moved up the list in terms of priority though. For us the garden needs to work for us as a whole family. Not ... read more
Top Tips For An Inviting Entryway
When people walk up to your home, they’re going to notice everything. We all do it; we walk past houses and we look at the windows and the front yard, and we spend time thinking about the types of people that must live within. It’s likely you do it, too. If you are concerned about first impressions - and let’s face it, even if you’re not - you need to be concerned about whether your home is inviting. You could have the best house on the inside but if the outside leaves it looking shabby, no one is going to pay attention to anything beyond that. For this, you need a plan! Below, we’ve ... read more
5 Ways Cable Railings Can Enhance The Value Of Your Living Space
As a homeowner, you would want your living space to look beautiful inside and outside. At the same time, the value of your home is important, whether you plan to live here for a lifetime or sell and upgrade eventually. While the value of a property depends on many factors, its physical attributes, and aesthetic appeal matter the most. Cable railings are a feature that can add both appeal and functionality to your place. They are typically used outdoors, for the areas like decks, balconies, patios, and gardens can have them installed indoors as well. Let us explain why they make an excellent ... read more
5 Tips to Make Effective Use of Your Backyard
Image Credit Some people tend to give their backyards the least attention, but with the right design, storage concept, and garden planning, your backyard could become a family sanctuary or a safe playground for your children. Research conducted in 2020 showed that about 65% of UK homeowners invested £55 billion in property renovations. In effect, homeowners spent an average of £4,035 on each renovation since March 2020, when the lockdown restrictions began. With many people spending more time at home, there is ample time to give your backyard a makeover and put it to good use. ... read more