Town & Country Gardener

Garden chairs and tables are not cheap therefore it is important to take care of them so that they last for years and years. Outdoor furniture comes in many types of material including wood, rattan cast iron, wicker and aluminium. If wood is your choice you will find that there are products that range from oak and treated stained to teak. Wooden garden sets certainly require a degree of upkeep and occasional maintenance which includes annual cleaning and possibly even re-sealing if they get damaged by the sun. Placing wooden… read more > >

It is important to choose pond side seats carefully simply because one of the most relaxing places to be in a garden is by the side of a pond. Whether you are looking at a small garden pond with a trickling fountain or a larger stretch of water that is more akin to a small lake it is essential that your seat not only reflects the style of the pond but also is comfortable enough for you to sit for hours at a time to watch your fish and visiting… read more > >

Summer’s arrived, the garden looks glorious and so here are the top ten reasons to buy a garden seat. Perhaps you already have one but you are toying with the idea of buying another or, perhaps you have always wanted one but can’t quite justify the expense. Don’t dither, just read ten good reasons why you should definitely go out and buy a garden seat and you won’t hesitate any longer. 1 – You deserve to sit in your garden and relax. 2 – It’s somewhere to get away from… read more > >

If you want to make a focal point to remember in your garden why not put up an arbour and simply smother it in old climbing roses. It can have even more impact if it is seen at the end of a long vista or across a wide lawn. A garden arbour where you can sit and simply enjoy the fruits of your labour is a beautiful addition to any outdoor space that is created and lovingly planted with peace and harmony in mind. Choose your roses very carefully if you… read more > >

Choosing a garden seat for an Elizabethan style knot garden is something that really needs thinking about as there are several different considerations. A knot garden is a fairly small area that is created in one or a series of rectangular shaped beds all traditionally edged with box, which is trained and tightly clipped into elaborate patterns. It is these very patterns that can dictate the shape and size of the garden seat that you choose to complement your symbolic garden. The knot garden first appeared in England at the… read more > >

On a beautiful summer’s day how many of us would rather be lying on a sun lounger than working in the office? “If only I could work outside and not miss all this lovely sunshine.” we think. Well perhaps there is a way that some lucky people can actually do just that. Because of the huge benefits of modern technology lots of company staff or self employed folk now work from home in a small space put aside for that exact purpose. What is wrong in making that small space… read more > >

If you are struggling to buy someone special a really nice present what you may not realise is that in many cases a garden seat is the ideal gift. This is because it looks substantial, even though it may not be that expensive, it appears as if some thought went into the gesture and for anyone with even the smallest outside sitting area it would be very welcome and appreciated. Garden seats come is so many shapes and styles that you are spoilt for choice, only being governed by your… read more > >

So how could a garden love seat possibly be good for your health? A valid question but you will like the answer. A love seat, often known as a companion seat or even a duo seat, is designed for two people to sit closely together and share the beauty of the garden, as well as each other’s company. It is the perfect way to participate in an intimate outdoor experience while being comfortably seated and relishing the latest gosssip or an exchange of ideas, all with the luxury of a… read more > >

Choosing a garden swing seat to suit all family members, as well as your outside living space, is something that must not be decided on lightly. There are many considerations to be taken into account since this piece of outdoor furniture is possibly going to be a centerpiece for your garden and precious relaxation periods. Many people opt for a swing seat as the main focus for getting away from life’s irritations and problems since there is something very soothing about swinging snuggled onto a comfy cushion under a weather… read more > >

Adding a beautiful garden table and chairs set to your outdoor space is without doubt one of the best ways to enjoy a relaxing and entertaining experience, in your own private space. However there are so many different types of materials available for outdoor living furniture that is can be confusing deciding which one to choose. The most common furniture sets are made from specialist wood, such as teak, or oak, closely followed by aluminum, cast iron, rattan and wicker. The variety of outdoor garden tables and chairs available today… read more > >

A traditional seat for a tree whether it a wooden or metal tree seat is the perfect addition for almost any garden that sports a tree large enough to hold it. This is because plain and simply this kind of unique garden seating enhances a tree, while offering a shady place to sit and enjoy the garden views in any direction, creating many vistas. Since many tree seats are often made of metal sections, or metal and wood combined they can quite easily be made polygonal rather than circular. The… read more > >

Chances are that when you sit in your garden on a comfortable garden bench you have gone outside to relax, shell peas, read a book or watch visiting birds. Plant and flower scents that drift towards you on the air will be most welcome and an added bonus. So why not make sure that everything you plant near your outdoor sitting area will waft you a delicious smell that will make you even more relaxed and happy than you already are. Scented plants are not difficult to track down or… read more > >

If you have a small town garden where every square in counts it is vital to get your sitting area right; this said you may like to know that a metal garden bench is the perfect solution. Why? Simply because something like an elegant two seat metal bench is not as heavy looking as a wooden one and will blend in more discreetly. This is particularly important in say a tiny patio garden, which is heavily planted with choice specimens and you want the plants to be the focal point,… read more > >

It is always great to be able to take regular quality time relaxing in your garden on some stylish yet comfortable furniture. The perfect choice, especially for a large family is a rattan garden furniture set since it is not only a very durable material, which is essential for our unpredictable climate, but also it can easily become a fabulous and much admired centrepiece for your entire garden. There are lots of rattan garden furniture sets to select from in a variety of colours and weaves. You may want to… read more > >

If you are after a source of colour and amusement in your garden, then you should think about placing a comfortable seat, or even an arbour, somewhere well camouflaged and then set out to attract wild birds. Sitting in the open air watching an array of blues greens and olives punctuated with flashes of yellow from your darting visitors can be quite thrilling. Contrast these with the bright red of the popular robin and this will give you a hint of the kaleidoscope of colour, especially in the winter months… read more > >

Finding the perfect garden seat for your garden is not always as easy as it seems, especially when you bear in mind that a garden seat is a very important feature in almost every garden. It not only adds to the beauty of a garden but it can, in addition, be a tucked away haven of tranquility and relaxation in today’s pressured world. A lot of time, effort and money goes into the building and maintaining of a garden, therefore your seat should enhance the overall feel of a garden.… read more > >

A few years ago for most people wooden garden furniture was the only acceptable material. Nowadays of course this is no longer true as there are so many more modern options. However for many outdoor living lovers wooden garden furniture is still their favourite option. This is possibly because it has a number of advantages over other popular materials that can be used for outdoor dining; metal tables and chairs for instance. Although, in the end, it does come down to personal choice. Wood has a unique beauty, if properly… read more > >

Putting an unusual garden bench in a prominent position in your garden can quite literally change the shape and feel of it, or certainly enhance what is already there. Very often in spite of a plethora of expensive plants, or a well manicured lawn, an outdoor space can look uninspired or even dreary – it seems to be crying out for something to pull it together or give it meaning. This is where unusual garden benches come into their own as there are so many types to choose from that… read more > >