We’ve explored gardening tips to keep those pesky trellises hidden, the best water features to install in the space you have and also excellent ideas for a relaxing corner, just for you… But what happens if you simply just don’t have the space?

Well, we haven’t forgotten about you! If you’re currently living in an apartment or flat, we’ve found an ideal solution to your garden woes- windowsill gardens. An ideal fixture in any south-facing windows where there’ll be plenty of natural light, these little gardens can brighten up your home and make you feel that little bit closer to nature.

Get your green-fingers at the ready as we give you a quick run-down of the different plants that you can bring into your home…

Plants and Flowers

Whether it’s an indoor or outdoor plant, you can bring it inside simply by taking a 3-4inch cutting and pop it into a small container- you can choose almost anything to keep them in, from old tin cans to colourful pots, the world is your oyster, allowing you to create your perfect little patch of heaven inside.

Herbs

Fancy utilising your window garden in a most helpful way? An ideal solution if your south-facing window happens to be situated in your kitchen, planting a few choice herbs will give you the satisfaction of self-sufficiency as you use them to flavour your meals, creating beautiful colours and scents in your home as you nurture them.

Vegetables

If your window gets plenty of sunlight, without any obstructions in the outside world, you could even plant a selection of vegetable and start your own little indoor farm. From tomatoes and carrots to radishes and lettuce, there are plenty of vegetable that can be grown indoors in a larger pot to allow for growth.

We’ve been well and truly bitten by the Pinterest bug.

If you’re yet to sample the delights of Pinterest, we strongly recommend that you take a look… Just make sure that you don’t have anything planned for the rest of the day because it is quite addictive!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve found that it’s a great way to showcase our products and let people know what the best selling blinds are as well as show them the latest additions to our collections.

Not only that, but we’ve found some incredible inspiration for the home…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are so many incredibly beautiful decor ideas, featuring gorgeous styles and bright, fabulous colours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve also found some inspiring ideas for outdoors, from stunning water features to relaxing patio set-ups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not to mention the luxurious additions to your home, such as a personal gym or a swimming pool…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And how can we forget the mouth-watering recipes for cooking and baking inspiration?

Pinterest is a great way to organise the things that you love into separate, manageable boards and show the world exactly what it is that makes you tick.

So what are you waiting for? Click the link here to take a look at our Pinterest page and while you’re there why not sign up yourself?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re already a member don’t forget to follow us- then you’ll be kept updated with all our weird and wonderful interests, as well as our favourite products.

Happy Pinning!

 

 

 

Whether it’s the sound of the water as it gently trickles away, easing you into relaxation or the joy of having a little place in your garden that you can sit and watch the fish swim around, there’s something special about water features.

Not every garden is large enough to incorporate one shown above so what alternatives are out there for you?

You can try a self-contained water feature– these are a great addition for smaller gardens where there might not be enough room to install a pond. With built in pumps and circulating systems, all you need to do is fill them up and turn them on- they do the rest of the work themselves.

If you’ve got a small pond that you want to add a little fizz of life to, you can install one of these little fountains in the centre. It may not be a sprawling waterfall worthy of a Beverly Hills mansion but it will give you little pond a fresh and exciting new life as well as feeling like a whole new fixture in your garden.

For a more stylised garden, why not try a cool, contemporary water feature design? Primo Landscaping Ltd offer this modern design that works perfectly both in and out of a pond, meaning that you can use the space in your garden as wisely as possible.

Our favourite idea has to be this Patio Pond water feature.

It features a little fountain in the self contained pond, as well as space around the edge of the dish for small plants and flowers- such a great idea and cute as a button.

So which type of water feature will work best in your garden? Do let us know…

Using trellis is an excellent way to encourage flowers or vines to wind their way up your garden fence or even an outhouse wall but it can prove to be a bit of an eyesore when first installed.

The best way to achieve the same natural growing effect without the bulky, unsightly wood on show is to create your own invisible trellis using a fine wire for the plants and vines to grow around.

Whether you’re happy with a simple bottom to top design or if you’d prefer a fanned effect for your flowers, putting your own trellis together gives you complete freedom to design it however you prefer.

All you need is a little imagination, some fishing wire and a handful of eye hooks- once you’ve decided on a design, just mark out where you need the hooks to go, screw (or drill if you’re putting them into brickwork) them into place and thread the fishing wire through the eyes, knotting it around each hook as you go.

Then all you’ll need to do is wrap a few vines from your plant around the trellis and let nature take its course- within a few weeks the plant will be climbing the trellis easily, creating a beautiful and natural effect in your garden.

For more in depth instructions, you can take a look at eHow’s guide to making an invisible trellis right here.

Whether you have a sprawling landscape to work with or a small, modest yard, it’s always important to make sure that there’s a place to relax in your garden.

For those times that the sun is shining and you just want to be outside and also for those moments when you need a little me time, there really is nothing better then being able to stroll outside, settle yourself down and just… Relax.

We’ve been searching for some inspiration ourselves and found these excellent ways to give your garden a unique spot for you to let your hair down.

A Hammock

Hammocks always make me think of warm, sandy beaches a clear blue seas so what better way to relax with a few added cushions and a cosy throw? You’ll have a little piece of paradise in your own back yard.

Up-Cycled Pallets

Feeling creative? If you can get yourself a couple of old pallets, you can create your own garden lounger to relax on! Not only will it be a fun project for you, it will also give you some unique and quirky patio furniture… And a great place to put your feet up after a busy day!

You can find instructions here, from hgtv and there are some other great ideas for how to incorporate pallets into your outdoor decor on 1001 Pallets.

Reading Nook

Take inspiration from this simplistic garden design and find a lovely nesting chair that you can convert into your own little reading nook. After a hard day’s work, you can pour yourself a glass of wine, put your feet up and lose yourself in your latest novel- perfection!

Jacuzzi

For those of you who prefer a little luxury, why not splash out on your very own hot tub? Perfect for those summer nights, relaxing by candlelight as you let the worries from the day wash away… Well, we can dream, can’t we?