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Garden Leisure

Watch this – How to season a clay chiminea

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How to season a chiminea
02
Mar

Our friends down in Devon have been waiting for dry weather to fire up their new Mexican clay chiminea for the first time. While it isn’t sunny, at least it’s dry enough to give it a go. Here’s how to season a clay chiminea, complete with photos. As you can see it’s pretty easy and […]

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Go dramatic and large with an XL chiminea!

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ASTERIA extra-large chimenea made of Chimalin AFC, inc lid & stand, natural clay
27
Feb

Small spaces require a small or medium chiminea. You could add a large or XL model to a small patio area but you’ll feel the heat… maybe far too much heat! It’s hard to imagine until you give it a go for yourself, but the amount of heat a clay chiminea, steel chiminea or cast […]

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Check out our stunning collection of garden furniture

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Garden furniture
26
Feb

Some people drag their indoor furniture outside on sunny days, giving their settee and armchairs an unexpected sunbathing session. While it’s a comfy choice, it’s far from ideal! Some make their own creative garden furniture out of ‘found objects’. Skilled people craft garden furniture out of wood or metal. Anything goes, really. But let’s face […]

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Your Outdoor Party Checklist

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21
Feb

It’s party time. You’re holding an alfresco event, where everyone will be out in the garden enjoying good company, food and drinks. Obviously you want it all to go smoothly, a party to remember, something the people you love will remember and talk about with a smile for years to come. How do you achieve […]

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How cool are these firepits?

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cool fire pit
24
Jan

A garden fire pit is a wonderful thing in autumn and winter, also great fun for keeping you snug outside in spring and on cool summer nights. It’s an all-year all-rounder for outdoor entertainment. If, like almost every human being on our lovely blue planet, you love the look and feel of a real fire, […]

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How to make the most of your garden all year round

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All year round garden
20
Jan

If you’re lucky enough to have a garden – any garden – you want to make the most of your garden all year round. Covid has reminded us about the value of fresh air, something incredibly precious we didn’t always appreciate until we couldn’t get out into it. Those of us with gardens, however weeny, […]

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Why you need a gazebo in your garden

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Gazebo in the garden
03
Jan

The gazebo is one of the most popular items of outdoor furniture, an alfresco accessory that adds all sorts of extra magic to your garden. As well a sproviding lots of lovely shade and privacy, gazeboes have so many uses. Quality modern garden gazebos are made from special materials that repel rain and offer UV […]

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Cool alfresco inspiration – Hire a hot tub

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Friends having fun in hot tub
27
Dec

Here’s an idea for you. How about you hire a hot tub for your garden? Before covid, a garden was just a garden for many of us. The pandemic has changed everything. Nowadays we take a lot more care over our precious outdoor spaces and the last couple of years has seen us spending a […]

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Bright alfresco ideas – Hire an outdoor cinema

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Photo of friends at backyard movie night.
18
Dec

Hire an outdoor cinema and change your alfresco life for the better! We’re full of bright alfresco ideas. It’s a lifetime thing. We’ve always loved spending time outdoors, and we are constantly on the look-out for fresh ways to make outdoor life even more exiting and fun. So how about you hire an outdoor cinema? […]

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Your chiminea maintenance kit

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logs crammed into chimenea
18
Nov

So you’ve invested in a stunning cast iron chiminea, or a wonderful Mexican clay chiminea. Now you need a chiminea maintenance kit to go with it. Congratulations on a wise buy. You’re going to have such fun with friends and family! This post sets out the chiminea maintenance kit you’ll need to keep your chiminea […]

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