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Holiday Watering – Looking after your plants while you’re away
June 29, 2017| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 164
We’ve just had one of the longest heatwaves in more than 40 years – and whilst it’s fantastic weather for enjoying time out in the garden, it can be bad news for thirsty garden plants.
Water Butts - Keep Your Garden Watered in Summer 2017
June 29, 2017| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 198
Summer 2017 is in full swing – and the recent heatwave has meant extra hours spent watering the garden. A dry spring and hot summer are depleting UK reservoirs, and there’s a real risk of a hosepipe ban if the weather continues. Ensure that you’re prepared and fit your garden with a water butt – the safe, environmentally friendly way to water your garden this summer.
A Juicy BBQ Secret - TRU-Infrared™ from Char Broil
June 19, 2017| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 135
BBQ technology is changing fast – all the big manufacturers have their own in-house innovations and features in an effort to stand out in an increasingly competitive market. It’s great news for consumers. Today, there are more high quality barbecues available than ever before. But with so much choice on the market, it can be difficult to know where to turn, and to separate the sales speak and marketing guff from the facts.
Enjoy your Outside Space – with Hartman Madison Garden Furniture
May 5, 2017| Posted in Alfresco Living| 278
When the sun shines, there’s little better than getting out and enjoying time outside in the garden – and the right garden furniture will make all the difference. Whether you’re dining al-fresco or entertaining with friends, having the right dining set will open up a huge number of opportunities. For 2017, we’re stocking the Hartman Madison garden furniture range, a selection of high quality, contemporary weave dining sets, available in a range of colours to suit your outside space. Find out more about it in this introductory guide.
Become a Barbecue Master – with Char Broil Professional
May 5, 2017| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 131
Summer is approaching fast – and if you’re in the market for a new barbecue, now is the best time to invest. At Keen Gardener, we’re one of the UK’s leading online BBQ retailers – and we can say with confidence that there has never been more choice when it comes to high quality gas grills. BBQ technology has moved on a lot over the past years and the market has become really competitive, as barbecue brands look to bring out new and improved models to stay ahead of the crowd.
Say no to Rubbish – Wheelie Bin Screens from Keen Gardener
April 7, 2017| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 168
Serene, carefully designed and beautifully balanced - you’ve spent ages creating your perfect garden, so why let your unsightly wheelie bins ruin the look of your outside space? In this post, we take a look at wheelie bin screens, and how you can improve the appearance of your garden with the right wheelie bin storage options.
Brightening up your garden – With Luxform Low Voltage Garden Lighting
April 6, 2017| Posted in Alfresco Living| 402
Let there be light! The right garden lighting can completely transform any outside space. Whether it’s protecting your home with security lighting, illuminating your paths and patios or bringing depth, atmosphere and mood to your garden – it’s an important part of any successful design. This month, we’re introducing Luxform, a fantastic range of easy to install 12V, low-voltage lighting systems that’s perfect for use all around your garden and outside spaces.
Cooking on Campingaz – Introducing the 2017 Gas Barbecue Range
March 7, 2017| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 141
We’re finally coming towards the end of winter, which means it’s time to start gearing up for barbecue season. Ok, so the al fresco dining weather might be months away – but the new 2017 barbecues are coming into stock now. In this post, we take a look at the latest range of gas barbecues from French manufacturer Campingaz.
A New Grill in Town – Introducing the Beefeater Barbecues
March 1, 2017| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 112
Barbecue season might still be a few months away – but it’s never too early to invest in a new grill for the year ahead. At Keen Gardener, our team of barbecue specialists has been spending the cold winter months scouring the market to source the best new products available. This year, we’ve struck barbecue gold – with a simply stunning range of new models from Australian barbecue specialists Beefeater Barbecues.
Feel the power! Introducing the Bosch Aquatak Pressure Washers
February 3, 2017| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 137
Cleanliness is next to godliness – or so the old saying goes! Whether you want to clean your car or bring your patio flagstones, driveway or decking back to their original shining best, the right pressure washer will make things a lot easier.