FEATURE: GARDEN & LANDSCAPING
Gardens are more than just spaces to plant flowers and vegetables; they are an extension of the home where we can relax and connect with nature. When homeowners are keen to refresh their outdoor space, concrete can be the ideal way to make an impact without the hefty price tag. Ryan Moss, senior commercial manager at Tarmac, shares how cement can be a versatile and stylish option for modern gardens.
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lmost anything you add to a garden space can shape its look and feel. Modern and visually appealing,
concrete is increasingly being used in exterior garden landscaping, with its durability, resistance and functionality making it a popular choice for homeowners. However, the type of concrete needs to be heavily considered in order to create the desired outcome. Valued expertise and positive experiences often lead to recommendations and returning customers, so this is where retailers can benefit by suggesting the right product for the right project.
Functional outdoor kitchen When the sun starts to shine,
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nothing beats a great British barbeque. A built-in concrete barbeque can be built to the homeowner’s specifications, while looking professional and blending in with its surroundings well. Or, simple to build and use, a brick barbeque can be an attractive addition to any patio area, without the added worry of rusting or breakage to metals. Simply build a solid foundation, mark out the brickwork area and prepare a mortar to lay the bricks. Using a pre-bagged, ready-to-use mortar mix such as Tarmac Blue Circle Quality Assured Mortar, simplifies the task even further, requiring only the addition of clean water. To complement the barbeque area,
concrete dining tables can create a contemporary, sleek look. Durable and long-lasting, concrete can
withstand just about anything and is easy to maintain all year round. The smooth texture of concrete also makes it easy to clean, while the variety of colours and finishes allows homeowners to customise the look to fit their personal taste.
More than a living wall For homeowners with smaller gardens, there often isn’t enough space to allocate hard landscaped areas for sitting and entertaining alongside spaces for growing – vertical living walls provide a fantastic opportunity to combine the two.
Bringing texture and height into
a garden, a vertical wall can be trailing or climbing plants which are planted in wall-mounted containers or pockets, sometimes with a sheet of polythene behind.
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Lower maintenance solutions, such as tiered wood shelving planters or vertical frames with hanging plant
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