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Autumn is here and those pesky autumn leaves are piling up all over the garden. Instead of taking them to the tip or filling the bin with them, why not find a better way to use them? And as the weather gets wetter, don’t forget to bring your garden cushions indoors or store in an outside storage box.

The entrance to your home is the first thing a visitor sees. First impressions are very important so you should consider whether or not your front porch or entryway is doing what you want it to do.

Style a drink station for the party reception in easy steps. Nothing beats a cool drink on a hot day. The crackly sound of the lemonade hitting ice cubes and your first thirst-quenching gulp will impress any guests with cool sense. We’ve rounded up some cool ideas to inspire your creative drink station styles.

Patio umbrellas (whether used with a table or free-standing) provide ample shade on sunny days. You can stay cool by the pool or comfortable during a barbecue with a variety of umbrella styles. While patio umbrellas are designed to be durable, withstanding ultraviolet rays and rain, their construction contains many mechanisms that should looked after. Fortunately, keeping your umbrella in like-new condition is easy.

Though gardens have traditionally been outside spaces that allow us to wander amongst the plants themselves, increasing city life has led to space becoming a premium which doesn’t allow for many green spaces. This has meant the designers have had to increasingly come up with innovative and contemporary garden spaces which can be used for both pleasure and function.

Outdoor decorations for Easter add endless fresh accents for any home and yard. Whether it’s the colorful blossoming flower, adorable tiny animal or some other well-refined Easter eggs, you can find decoration ideas full of sparks during this season which light up the spring season and give off the festive mood.

If you have a balcony, you can have a garden. Following are five great ideas to transform your balcony into a lush and comfortable outdoor space.

When you come home after a busy day, nothing says, “welcome home” better than a good-looking house and garden. You know your hard work accounts to something when you see that your home is in good shape and is an asset to the neighborhood.

Some people say that a garden should have a feature. We say: “just one?” Every part of your garden deserves to shine. That’s why, we’ve dedicated this post to the wonderful – yet sometimes overlooked – world of garden borders and edges.

With the South Africa temperature going up and unpredictable patchy rains pouring here and there, the weather has surely left us all restless with humidity. In such conditions an ideal time can be spent in one’s garden. For this, a lovely set of furniture adds to the warmth that is required to have a wonderful time.

Everyone knows that you don’t have to go far for a great picnic. Just make some sandwiches and snacks, lay a blanket on the lawn, and you’re ready … even if it’s just the usual fixin’s AND it’s your own home! Enjoying a few hours outdoors is easy – just invite over your favorite people, fill a cooler with some food and drinks, and enjoy yourselves in a casual but fun setting. After all, isn’t that what spring and summer are all about?

Decorating your home with outdoor lighting is just as valuable to your security as it is to your home’s curb appeal, and it’s a simple way to achieve both. Strategically placed outdoor lighting makes your home look warm and inviting to guests and too illuminated for trespassers who prefer to lurk in the shadows.