Allie Simpson

There’s nothing better than a sunny day spent outdoors soaking up the warm rays and breathing in the fresh summer air. But sometimes, when midday hits and the sun becomes a little too much to bear, we need to find somewhere to cool down and have a break from the sun. Instead of having to resort to staying indoors, why not create a shaded area so that you can keep cool whilst still enjoying the freshness of being outside. If you’re thinking about how you can keep shaded in summertime... Read More

Households are spending more time in their gardens at the moment. With the situation likely to continue for the foreseeable future to a greater or lesser extent, people are understandably looking to make the most of their outside space.  A gazebo for garden use is an ideal addition to your garden or courtyard to provide shade from hot sunshine and protection from unexpected drizzle as well as a place to relax or for children to play. – How do I choose a gazebo? All of our gazebos are water resistant.... Read More

Summer is in full swing! Now is the perfect time to dig your garden furniture out from the shed and enjoy the warm evenings and weekends barbecuing for enough people to fill a party tent or sipping a refreshing Pimms under a 3 x 3 gazebo. – – But what to do if we discover that our parasol or 3 x 3 gazebo cover emerges from its long winter hiatus dirty? Or worse – mouldy? – Getting rid of dust and dirt If your parasol cover has gathered dust from sitting in the shed... Read More

With the weather looking up for summer, people’s thoughts tend to be drawn to the outside and making the most of our gardens and other outdoor spaces. Having a party tent in your back garden can help you to make use of the space, providing shade when it is too hot as well as protection from the inevitable showers.  – – Despite the name, party tents are great for use even if you are not having a party! In this short guide, we’re going to take a look at how a party... Read More

For most of us, the word “gazebo” conjures up images of temporary garden structures that have a roof but no sides. That’s a reasonable definition for practical purposes but it isn’t entirely accurate. According to many encyclopaedias and dictionaries, a gazebo is hard to distinguish from a pavilion, kiosk, alhambra, belvedere, folly, gloriette, pergola or rotunda, or even an alcove, casino or bandstand. Early examples were often intended to be permanent, so were built of brick, stone or timber.  – – While some were free-standing, many were lean-tos attached to... Read More

“Parent’s Day? What’s that?!” – It sounds like a prolonged version of our childhood horror ‘parent’s evening’ where your parents would speak to your teachers and find out exactly how you’ve been doing at school. No need to worry, however, as there won’t be any bad news or bad grades involved here; it’s actually for celebrating both of your parents and showing them what they mean to you. Parent’s Day takes place on Sunday 26th of July and yes, we are still very much following the social distancing guidelines, but that doesn’t... Read More

With the great British summer underway, many people are looking to get out into their gardens and other outside spaces. Whilst our summers can be unpredictable, there is no denying that when the weather behaves itself, we are lucky enough to get quite a few days of glorious sunshine, which leads many to seek shelter using a parasol or gazebo.  Keeping a parasol or gazebo in place often requires the use of weights. This short guide will take you through the steps involved in fitting parasol weights. How to Fit Weights on... Read More

Nobody wants their child to be a couch potato that’s glued to the television 24/7, but sometimes we unknowingly forget that we can use our garden to entertain our children, leading them to have not many other options apart from staring at a screen. With an Airwave playset or trampoline, you can offer your little one an irresistible incentive to get them out and enjoying the fresh air. They’ll be kept entertained, active, and out of your hair. With a variety of items to choose from at an amazing price,... Read More

Both a traditional gazebo and our simple to use pop up gazebos are popular additions to gardens and outdoor spaces. Adding one of the garden gazebos from our extensive range gives you shade from the sun, a place to relax, eat or play or entertain guests and shelter from rain and wind. Many people also use their gazebo as a sheltered place to work from home and enjoy the natural surroundings of their garden at the same time. We look at when you should choose one of our traditional garden... Read More

– A garden can either be your personal paradise or a hell of unfinished jobs. If you don’t have a green thumb or live and breathe bedding plants and trowels, then it’s probably the latter. We’ve put our heads together and come up with some quick gardening tips and chosen some stylish garden additions to turn your outdoor space from ghastly into gorgeous. – Are Weeds Ruling Your Garden? Weeds are every garden’s worst nightmare. They spread like a virus and damage the ecosystem of your garden by sapping valuable... Read More