Arbours, same as pergolas, are effective ways of introducing statement pieces into the garden without having to invest too much. Arbours with seats are practical when one needs to relax in the garden while admiring the hard work you have put into your garden and some even have built-in storage boxes. The best arbour seats will have adequate space for you to sit while making and statement and lasting for many years to come. If…
Providing the optimum outdoors living space for your pet birds is a significant responsibility and starts with choosing the best outdoor bird aviary for them. Not only should the aviary provide shelter, safety and protection from the weather, it must have enough space for the birds to fly around. We review the Best Garden Bird Aviaries by listing their pros and cons and discussing their individual features and benefits. We also recommend their best use.…
If sitting around a fire pit makes you feel all “back to pre-historic times”, why not cook something to eat as well? Fire pits for cooking provide warmth, light and amazing grilled food. We review the best wood-fuelled fire pits you can cook on, from the most basic models with a simple grill through to a gourmet unit that our ancestors never dreamed of. Along with a list of the pros and cons of each…
If you don’t have two trees in your garden to string a hammock between or don’t want a full-blown hanging egg chair, consider a hammock chair for the same gently swaying, relaxing experience. Our review looks at the different types of hammock chairs from structured adult chairs to kid’s hammock pods. We list each model’s pros and cons and discuss their features. We also give our recommendation as to the best use of each chair.…
A pop-up greenhouse is an affordable solution for those who need an outdoor growing room but don’t have the garden space or the budget for a permanent greenhouse. These portable and seasonal greenhouses have PVC covers over light metal frames. We review a wide selection of pop-up greenhouses, both in size and purpose, giving their pros and cons and discussing their features before recommending their best use. Our Buyer’s Guide covers the essentials to know…
