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Let There Be Light – With Ellumiere Low Voltage Garden Lighting
August 22, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 389
How does your garden glow?
It’s easy to overlook, but garden lighting systems are one of the most effective ways of transforming your outside space. From adding texture and accentuating key features, to making it more practical for use long into the evenings – the right garden lighting system can massively enhance any garden.
At Keen Gardener, you’ll find a wide range of garden lighting systems – from decorative, standalone solar lights, to complete mains powered lighting systems.
We also supply a range of low voltage (12v) garden lighting - a safe, versatile alternative to mains lighting you can install yourself. In this post, we take a look at low voltage lighting, and explore one of our favourite ranges – Ellumiere.
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:
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.
Glorious Summer – Forest Garden Summerhouses from Keen Gardener
February 26, 2019| Posted in Alfresco Living| 200
With Spring and the warmer weather (hopefully) just around the corner, there has never been a better time to start planning for a scorching barbecue summer 2019…!
DIY Illumination – Transform Your Garden with Low Voltage Lighting
September 11, 2018| Posted in Alfresco Living| 146
The right lighting will make a huge difference to any garden design – helping you to highlight key features, navigate paths and set the perfect ambience in your outside space.
A shady, tranquil shelter – summerhouses and gazebos from Keen Gardener
July 24, 2018| Posted in Alfresco Living| 191
It’s turning into a real scorcher of a summer!
England’s positive performance at the World Cup and weeks of barbecue weather have had us all spending more and more time outside in the garden. Extend the celebrations and make more from your garden throughout the year, with a fabulous summerhouse or gazebo from Keen Gardener.