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Written by Richard Totman

How Tall Should a Pergola Be? UK Guide to Ideal Heights

Many people choose a pergola for shade or shelter, yet few realise how dramatically the height influences comfort, style and how the structure functions day to day.    Interest in these garden feat...

13th February, 2026

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Written by Victoria Benini

13 Patio Cover Ideas for Stylish, Weather-Ready Outdoor Living

Patios work hardest when they offer comfort, rain or shine, yet many are left exposed or underused for much of the year due to a lack of shelter. A well-designed patio cover can change that complet...

23rd December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Garden Screening Ideas for Stylish Outdoor Privacy

Privacy has a quiet power in garden design, changing how a space feels and helping you settle into it. Thoughtful screening introduces calm and gentle enclosure without closing the garden off compl...

19th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Narrow Garden Ideas to Transform Long and Slim Outdoor Spaces

Narrow gardens are more common in the UK than people realise, and they often come with the same familiar challenges: long sightlines, tight proportions and a layout that can feel more like a corrid...

16th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Garden Shade Ideas: Smart Ways to Cool & Shape Your Outdoor Space

Shade sets the tone for outdoor living, cooling the space, softening harsh light and making a garden feel comfortable throughout the day. When planned with care, shade creates areas that feel invit...

13th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

18 BBQ Area Ideas That Will Upgrade Any Outdoor Space

A well-designed BBQ area can transform even a modest garden into a place people naturally gather. Britain’s growing love of outdoor cooking has made BBQ corners, compact kitchens and covered grills...

10th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Aluminium vs Wooden Pergolas: Which Is Right For Your Garden?

Pergolas are fast becoming the must-have feature for UK gardens, turning patios and lawns into outdoor rooms you can use even when it rains. But before you picture lazy lunches under dappled shade ...

7th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Best Pergolas For Windy Gardens In The UK

British gardens are no strangers to a strong gust, especially in coastal towns or exposed countryside. For anyone living in these areas, choosing the right pergola can feel less like a design choic...

4th December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Wood vs Aluminium Garden Furniture: Which is Better?

Pull up a chair, because the battle between wood and aluminium garden furniture is one worth sitting down for. The material you choose will shape not just the look of your outdoor space, but also h...

7 minute read 1st December, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

17 Pergola Seating Ideas for Beautiful, Usable Spaces

One of the most sought-after garden features in the UK, pergolas introduce structure, shade and style to outdoor spaces. With the right seating, it can turn an unused corner into a welcoming retrea...

29th November, 2025

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Written by Victoria Benini

Courtyard Garden Ideas That Turn Small Spaces Into Big Moments

Small outdoor spaces are becoming some of the most desirable features in UK homes. With compact outdoor spaces common across the country, from city flats to terraced houses, a courtyard garden prov...

21st November, 2025

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