Blog – tagged "outdoor living" – Page 2

January 3, 2022

World of Barbecuing

Barbecuing has become a huge hit in recent years as customers have embraced spending time outdoors in their space. Our Barbecue Shop here in store has everything you need to help you achieve delicious recipes as you entertain family and friends.

May 1, 2021

How to care for outdoor wooden garden furniture

Purchasing wooden garden furniture can represent a big investment so the longer it lasts the better and this blog gives you tips on how to preserve your timber furniture for longer.

May 1, 2021

How To Clean The Mould Off The Cushions On Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Mould on your garden furniture cushions is not normally a problem as they are constructed to withstand all weather conditions, however if they are kept in a damp atmosphere over a period of time with no airflow it could induce mould growth. This blog gives you some tips on how to clean it off, leaving your cushions looking good as new.

July 16, 2019

World of Gardening

Most of us love to spend time outdoors when the weather allows and whether you have a large traditional garden or just a space for a couple of pots we have everything you need to help you achieve your perfect outdoor space.

June 6, 2016

How To Clean Hard Surfaces In The Garden

This blog and video shows how easy it is to maintain your garden paths and patio areas. Slippery surfaces are one of the major causes of accidents in the garden so stay safe and keep your surfaces free of algae.

May 13, 2016

How To Choose The Right Size BBQ For Your Needs

With barbecuing growing in popularity it is essential that you buy the correct size grill for your needs, it's no good having guests only to find you can't fit enough food onto the grill. This blog gives you all questions you need to ask yourself before committing to what could be a pricey purchase.

May 6, 2016

How To Choose Your Essential Barbecue Accessories

If you are just starting out on your BBQ journey you will need a range of accessories, but the amount of BBQ accessories on the market is staggering so this guide will take you through the essentials. Once your grilling confidence grows and the range of dishes you can master improves then you can start to build up a collection of specialist bits of kit.

April 28, 2016

How To Choose The Fuel And Accessories Needed To Light The Charcoal BBQ

Barbecuing has become the most popular outdoor pastime and this blog takes you through everything you need to easily start your charcoal grill. We regularly hold BBQ masterclasses here in store to help you increase your grilling repertoire away from the usual bangers and burgers; see the Events page for more information.

March 2, 2015

How To Cover Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Our outdoor garden furniture is fully weatherproof and can be left outdoors all year round uncovered however it will look pristine for longer if you cover it over the winter. This prevents debris collecting in the crevices which could encourage the growth of moulds.

February 22, 2015

How To Clean The Mould Off Synthetic Rattan Garden Furniture

Mould on your outdoor garden furniture should not be a problem unless it has been covered over the winter with no airflow, however if you do see some then it needs to be dealt with quickly and these tips should help you resolve the situation.

June 24, 2014

How To Fix A Wobbly Wicker Garden Chair

A wobbly leg on your rattan weave garden chair is not the end of the world and this blog takes you through the easy steps to rectifying the problem.

April 17, 2013

How To Create Colourful Containers

If you just have a backyard and no growing space then creating the right atmosphere has to depend upon growing plants in containers. Containers allow you to give the plant exactly what it needs. If you have an alkaline soil and love rhododendrons and azaleas then growing in containers is the answer. Here we give you some tips for keeping your containers in tiptop condition.