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Shire Kendall timber summerhouse with apex roof and glazed doors in a British garden
6 Ways to Use a Garden Summerhouse
A summerhouse is one of the most flexible rooms you can add to a garden. Here are six ways to make the most of one — and the Shire build... Read more...
Shire pressure-treated timber log store stacked with seasoned firewood in a British garden
How to Choose the Right Log Store for Your Garden
Size, shape and where it'll sit all shape which log store suits you. Here's how to weigh them up — and keep your firewood dry and seasoned through winter. Read more...
Mercia Home Office Elite log cabin set up as a garden office
7 Ways to Use a Log Cabin in Your Garden
A garden log cabin is far more versatile than it first appears. From a daily home office to a quiet retreat, here are seven ways to make the most of... Read more...
Mercia Reverse Apex log cabin in a landscaped garden
How to Choose the Right Mercia Log Cabin for Your Garden
Wall thickness, size and intended use all shape which log cabin is right for you. Here's how to weigh them up and match a Mercia cabin to your garden. Read more...
Children playing at an Evermeadow wooden playhouse in a garden
How to Choose the Right Wooden Playhouse for Your Garden
A buying guide to wooden playhouses — how to choose by age, decide between floor and no-floor options, match the design to the kind of play your child loves, and... Read more...
ACON Air round trampoline installed in-ground in a landscaped British garden
How to Choose the Right Trampoline for Your Garden: Size, Shape and Safety
A buying guide to garden trampolines — how to choose between round and rectangular, work out the right size for your space, and understand the safety, spring and enclosure differences... Read more...
Two-seater acacia bistro set with round sunray table on a British garden patio
How to Choose the Right Bistro Set for a Small Garden, Patio or Balcony
How to choose a two-seater bistro set for a small garden, patio or balcony — covering material, folding vs fixed, table size and shape, and matching the set to the... Read more...
Wooden garden furniture on a British patio in need of seasonal care
The Complete Garden Furniture Care & Maintenance Guide (Every Material)
The complete guide to caring for every type of garden furniture — hardwood, softwood, acacia, rattan, aluminium, steel, bamboo, polypropylene rugs, rubber matting and outdoor fabrics — written for the... Read more...
Terra and beige geometric outdoor rug styled on a garden patio
5 Ways to Style an Outdoor Rug in a British Garden
Five practical ways to style an outdoor rug in a British garden — zoning a dining area, anchoring a lounge set, layering under a bar, defining a balcony, and using... Read more...
Grey Moroccan trellis outdoor rug on a British garden patio
How to Choose the Right Outdoor Rug for Your Garden or Patio
How to choose the right outdoor rug for your garden or patio — covering material, size, pattern, weight and colour, and how to match a weatherproof polypropylene rug to the... Read more...
Rustic Wooden Bar and Stools Set with LED underglow from Bars at Home
5 Garden Bar Setups That Will Transform Your Outdoor Entertaining
Five garden bar setups from the Bars at Home range — from LED underglow evening bars to all-weather roofed setups and corner bars that make the most of every garden. Read more...
Large Rustic Wooden Garden Bar with Roof from Bars at Home
How to Choose the Right Garden Bar for Your Outdoor Space
How to choose the right garden bar for your outdoor space — covering size, style, roof options, interlock vs rustic pallet builds, and which bar stools to pair with each. Read more...
Alders Picnic Table with Backrest Benches in Rustic Brown finish
5 Ways to Make Your Garden Picnic Table Work Harder
Five practical ideas for getting more from your garden picnic table — from placement and parasols to choosing the right size and keeping the wood in good condition year after... Read more...
Fortem Rounded Pub Style Picnic Table and Benches Set in a British garden
How to Choose the Best Garden Picnic Table for a British Garden
Everything you need to know before buying a garden picnic table — size, shape, finish, backrests, space-saving designs, and how to choose the right one for a British garden. Read more...
How to Build a Garden Wellness Space on Any Budget
How to Build a Garden Wellness Space on Any Budget
There is a version of the garden wellness space that exists in architectural magazines — a bespoke cedar sauna cantilevered over a natural plunge pool, surrounded by curated planting and... Read more...
Rattan vs Timber Garden Furniture — Which Lasts Longer in the UK?
Rattan vs Timber Garden Furniture — Which Lasts Longer in the UK?
It is one of the most common questions we hear from people buying garden furniture for the first time — or replacing a set that has not stood the test... Read more...
Why Your Garden Is Becoming a Wellness Space in 2026
Why Your Garden Is Becoming a Wellness Space in 2026
There is a shift happening in British gardens that goes well beyond furniture and planting schemes. The outdoor space that once sat empty from September to April is becoming something... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Garden Furniture for Your Space: A No-Nonsense Buying Guide
How to Choose the Right Garden Furniture for Your Space: A No-Nonsense Buying Guide
Buying garden furniture should be straightforward. In practice, most people find it anything but. The choice is overwhelming, the language is inconsistent, and it's genuinely difficult to judge quality from... Read more...
How to Care for Your Wooden Garden Furniture: A Practical Guide for British Garden
How to Care for Your Wooden Garden Furniture: A Practical Guide for British Garden
Wooden garden furniture is one of the best investments you can make for your outdoor space. But like any quality investment, it rewards a little attention. The good news is... Read more...
The Wooden Garden Furniture Trends Defining British Outdoor Spaces in 2026
The Wooden Garden Furniture Trends Defining British Outdoor Spaces in 2026
There's something quietly significant happening in British gardens right now. After years of grey rattan dominating every garden centre and online catalogue, homeowners are turning back to something more grounded... Read more...