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Al Fresco Drinking – The Garden Bar with Blastcool Extremis
July 25, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 393
Summer is here – and whether it’s barbecues, or al-fresco drinks, now’s the time to be getting outdoors and enjoying your garden.
For those who love to entertain, there’s little better than your very own outdoor bar. Any outdoor bar needs a quality drinks cooler, and in this post, we’re looking at one of our favourites.
With stunning looks, excellent environmental credentials and year round performance, the Blastcool Extremis® is an attractive, functional cooler that’s perfect for any garden bar.
Here’s why:
The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen - Beefeater Artisan
July 25, 2019| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 364
Barbecues are fantastic, but if you’re a serious socialite, al-fresco entertainer, or BBQ master – an outdoor kitchen is the way to go.
Nothing helps you to make the most out of your outside space quite like an outside kitchen – it will instantly transform any garden into the ultimate entertainment space.
Over the past few years, we’ve seen the launch of several premium outdoor kitchens, with major manufacturers including Napoleon and Bull vying for the al-fresco cooking crown.
In this post we explore the Beefeater Artisan from Australia’s number 1 barbecue brand. Fairly new to the market, it offers great looks and amazing performance for the true BBQ enthusiast.
Hello Heatwave – the Best Garden Sprinklers for 2019
July 2, 2019| Posted in Product Reviews| 157
Summer 2019 is here, and the warmer weather is on its way. Are you prepared?
Last year’s long heatwave took its toll on Britain’s gardens – with parched plants and crispy brown lawns defining summer 2019.
When the weather turns hot and dry, watering your lawn is really important if you want to keep it lush and green. A hosepipe simply isn’t enough – to look after your lawn properly, you’ll want to invest in a quality garden sprinkler.
At Keen Gardener, we stock a wide variety of garden sprinklers and lawn sprinklers from leading brands Hozelock and Claber, with something for gardens of every size and shape.
Gardening on Autopilot - Automatic Watering Systems for 2019
July 2, 2019| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 225
Last year’s record-breaking heatwave played havoc with Britain’s gardens!
This year, take the effort out of watering your garden over the summer months with an advanced, automatic watering system.
Automatic irrigation systems aren’t just great for when you’re away – they can look after your lawn, beds, borders and pots all year round. If you’re looking to save time and effort on your routine watering, there’s nothing better.
Natural Appeal – New Maize & Wheatgrass Colour Schemes from Hartman
May 22, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 618
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Hartman here at Keen Gardener – we’ve been stocking their well-built and beautifully stylish garden furniture sets for several years now.
This year, they’ve enhanced several of their most popular furniture collections with the addition of a new colour-scheme - Maize and Wheatgrass. Available on a selection of ranges, including the popular Berkeley and Amalfi dining sets, the new scheme brings soft, natural appeal to any space.
In this post, we take a look at the new colour scheme, as well as some of the other colour selections from across the Hartman range.
Modern Mediterranean Style – The LG Milan Garden Furniture Range
May 22, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 146
Summer is coming – is your garden ready?
The right garden furniture is essential if you’re going to make the most out of your outside space in 2019.
Whether you’re relaxing in the garden, barbecuing with the family, or enjoying some drinks with friends as the sun goes down – stylish, comfortable furniture will make all the difference.
In this post, we look at the Milan garden furniture range from LG Outdoors. Sleek, stylish and contemporary, with a range of options for every garden, it’s the perfect furniture range for bringing some modern, Mediterranean charm into your outside space.
Attractive, Lightweight and Weatherproof – The Benefits of Cast Aluminium Garden Furniture
May 17, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 254
Spring is here, and the sunny, dry weather is providing plenty of opportunity to get out and enjoy the garden.
With summer approaching, now’s the time to get planning for the hot, sunny days ahead. The right garden furniture will transform your outside space – so you can make the most of it in 2019.
In this post, we’re taking a look at cast aluminium furniture – and why it’s such a great option for British gardens.
How Does Your Garden Glow? 12V Garden Lighting from Ellumiere
May 17, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 1095
How Does Your Garden Glow? 12V Garden Lighting from Ellumiere
The right lighting will transform any garden design – enhancing key features, and enabling you to use it long into the evenings.
At Keen Gardener, we offer a wide range of mains voltage and 12V garden lighting systems, with something to suit every outside space.
In this post, we take a look at Ellumiere, a fantastic modular low voltage lighting system that makes creating your perfect garden lighting system easier than ever before.
Ahead of the Curve – Quality Wicker Furniture from Hartman
March 27, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 188
After a fairly mild and dry winter, we’ve got high hopes for Summer 2019. Spring has sprung, and as the nights draw out, we’re all looking forward to spending some quality time out in the garden. If you’re in the market for some new garden furniture, there has never been a better time to start preparing your garden for the (hopefully) warmer weather ahead.
Flame Grilled & Hot Smoked - Barbecue Perfection with The Kamado Joe
March 27, 2019| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 236
Charcoal, or gas? There is no question that splits the BBQ community quite like this one – and every true grillmaster knows which side of the debate they come down on! For traditionalists, gas is cheating – and truly mastering the art of barbecue means embracing fire and smoke cooking on a classic charcoal grill.