Garden furniture Garden furniture is now a fashion statement in itself. The right furniture and accessories can make the garden a place to entertain, relax and enjoy - from the familiar wooden furniture, parasols and gazebos, to the increasingly popular fire pits, swing seats and hammocks, there’s something to suit every taste, every budget and every garden! Garden centres are still excellent for a wide selection of garden furniture, but there’s now a range of companies, which cater specifically for those looking for something that little bit different for the great outdoors!
Hot tubs People are increasingly looking for more ways to unwind – and the hot tub or spa is the perfect way to do so! The main reason hot tubs have become more popular is because they’ve become more affordable to the man in the street, who looks forward to having his own private luxury at home without the hassle of having to go to an expensive health club! Hot tubs have a pump that circulates the water through the pipes and then out of underwater jets. This then causes the bubbling effect within the tub that provides the hydrotherapeutic relaxation. As well as reducing stress, the hot tub can soothe aches and pains from a hectic lifestyle or give you a chance to unwind after a hectic day. The fact that it also holds more than one person means that you can also take the time to relax with the family!
Garden lighting If you spend a great deal of time and money on your garden, it’s vital that you get the maximum return from it! Suitably-placed outdoor lighting will allow you to display your garden in its full splendour – particularly during evening hours when the light is fading. Good landscape lighting, expertly designed and installed, will make a tremendous difference to your garden from both an aesthetic and security aspect. With a wide range of high-tech lighting available, it’s important to get professional installation companies involved as they can both advise you and then install the lighting systems to your agreed specification.
Barbeques While the familiar, commonly-used barrel barbeques continue to be a regular feature in many gardens, the range of options available continues to grow. When you’re choosing a barbeque, it’s a good idea to spend a little bit more money on a grill that has a deep, bowl-shaped firebox and has a cover of
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equal volume, with both upper and lower ventilation to regulate the temperature. Gas barbeques have become quite popular, but they don’t give the food the smoky flavour, which is usually associated with cooking outdoors. The real advantages of a gas barbeque lie in the fact that they are more convenient if you don’t have much time to spare and are also very easy to shut down.
Fire pits and heaters With the best will in the world, Ireland’s weather isn’t always the best for dining alfresco, so it’s a good idea to offer some form of heating for get-togethers – particularly later on in the evening. Fuelled by wood, coal or briquettes, fire pits have become increasingly popular – and with good reason! They’re easy to store and provide a stylish addition to any patio or decking. Their glowing embers will also add warmth and atmosphere to outdoor entertaining. If practicality is your main concern, then there’s still a great range of the more traditional, gas-fuelled patio heaters on the market!
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