Garden

Pilkington ActivTM In Windows Is More Eco-Friendly

Recent studies have shown that installing a self-cleaning glass, such as Pilkington ActivTM, in windows and conservatories is ten times more environmentally friendly than using regular glass.

Independent research compiled by BRE (Building Research Establishment) demonstrates that the self-cleaning properties of Pilkington ActivTM, offer a number of environmental benefits by reducing quantity of resources, including water, energy and cleaning agents, required for cleaning through the year and throughout the life of the windows.

The study looked at two vital issues:
1. Water Savings By installing Pilkington ActivTM self-cleaning glass, the average detached property can expect to save approximately 260 litres of water per year, because of its reduced need for regular window cleaning; once a year to remove dirt associated with Pilkington ActivTM , compared to traditional window cleaning frequency of once a month.

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Novel Home Accessories From Culinary Concepts

Culinary Concepts specialises in handmade cutlery tableware and home accessories, in 18/8 stainless steel and silver plate and they have quickly become a name synonymous with design, quality and value for money.

Whether looking for a special gift, creating a whole new look, or just adding beautiful accessories to your existing collection, Culinary Concepts can supply all the inspiration you need.

The range is hand made using traditional methods to exacting standards and is beautifully finished:

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The Cotswold Garden Furniture Is Maintenance Free

The Cotswold Garden Company is based in Blockley in Gloucestershire and specialises in cast aluminium outdoor furniture.

The company’s varied collections are inspired by their desire to create beautiful stylish and maintenance free garden furniture, each set distinctly designed to give maximum comfort for conservatories and various outdoor events.
 
The furniture comes in both classic and contemporary designs, with tables available in a host of different sizes from 60cm diameter to over three metres, to compliment any size of garden or outdoor occasion.
 
All of the collections include a table with matching cast iron parasol base, arm chairs, sun loungers, benches, outdoor sofas, bar tables, stools and drinks carts.

This outdoor furniture is built for living, rustproof, rot-proof and maintenance free, with hardwearing plastic feet to tables and chairs to avoid scratching patios or decking.

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Unique Endless Swimming Pools For The UK

Endless Pools was established in 1998 to provide an exercise swimming pool enabling people to swim at home.

To date the company have installed over 10,000 pools globally and hundreds of Endless Pools have been bought across the UK.

The Endless Pool is perfect for the British climate as the modular design makes installation possible even in small spaces indoors and all components fit easily through a standard doorway or stairway.

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Gooseberries & Gondolas Will Inspire You At Tatton

If fun, friendly and relaxed is how you like it, then visit the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park (18th – 22nd July), which has plenty of treats in store for garden lovers.

The Show gardens will endeavour to inspire you with a plethora of creative and fantastical designs:

Tatton Park’s own flowerbed in conjunction with Cheshire County Council, will be using a gondola as its centrepiece to pay homage to Venice and the estate’s Italian gardens.

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The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2007

Family, food and the environment take centre stage at Hampton Court Flower Show this year from 3rd to 8th July.

Key themes include inspiring children about all things horticultural, growing your own fruit and vegetables and sustainable gardening for today’s world.

The show champions the RHS campaign to ‘Grow Your Own and many of the show gardens reflect this:

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Marks & Spencer’s Exclusive Pure One Digital Radio

Marks & Spencer has launched an exclusive edition of Pure One DAB radio, so that Jazz fans can lounge in style this summer and listen to all their favourite tunes at the touch of a button.

Exclusive to M&S, the radio is priced at £49.50 and has a special button, which connects listeners direct to ‘theJazz’ – a new sister station of the enormously popular Classic FM.

The sleek white radio with chrome controls, is both mains and battery powered and also offers a rechargeable battery pack (optional at £29.50), to enable listeners to enjoy around 20 hours of portable DAB listening.

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Garden Lighting With Ease From RF Lighting UK

Garden Lighting With Ease From RF Lighting UK

RF UK Limited has launched a new series of light fittings for outdoor use that makes it simple to light the garden without professional assistance, in recognition that more people are now keen to install garden lights both for decoration and security.

The company has joined forces with the manufacturer Markslöjds of Sweden, to bring ‘The Chrissline Garden System’ to the UK; the system features a large selection of light fittings and accessories, all of which can be easily inter-connected.

The real benefit of The Chrissline Garden System’ is the simplicity of installation and extension of outdoor lighting, so that anyone can do it.

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B&Q’s Outdoor Living Collection For 2007

B&’s Outdoor Living Collection For 2007

B&Q’s inspirational outdoor living range includes everything you need to add your personal creative touches to your garden’s décor this summer.

Lighting can make all the difference to a garden, using a variety of decorative effects to create the right mood:

Add some sparkle with the Neo Sense Solar LED String. £29.98.
Light up an alfresco dinner party with Bucket Candles (£4.98 each), or mark the path through your garden with Bamboo Oil Torches, also £4.98 each.

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Haddonstone’s Ornamental Garden Inspirations

Haddonstone’s Architectural Inspirations For The Garden

From planters to statuary and fountains to finials there is something in Haddonstone’s range for every garden.

But for the grandest ornaments of all take inspiration from classical architecture with a temple or pavilion.

Temples should not be regarded as mere buildings but as classical ornaments; they look magnificent when viewed from afar at the end of a vista or cresting a rise; essentially frivolous and mood evoking, often intended for no other purpose than to enliven the senses.

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