I started writing this post when we were prepping for our garden tours in June. But I think it's worth sharing since it is really about the fact that even garden hardscaping needs attention over time. Just as with plants,...
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Aside from mowing the lawn or pruning the hedges, the garden is a section of the home that is generally left to its own devices. Many people do not have a striking feature in their
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The Swenglish Home: December 2010
June 19, 2010 If you happen to pick up the Summer 2010 issue of Fresh Home magazine, and if you happen to turn to page 79 as you read the article “The Magic of Motion”… …you’ll see one of my … Read More
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When it comes to gardening, metal has always been useful to have around; with its strength and weatherproof properties, galvanized steel plate, for example, makes for sturdy wheelbarrows and tools. But it’s not just performance that makes metal great in the garden. In recent years, the trend for industrial interiors has gradually made its way out of the back door and into the garden. Metal lends itself perfectly to the urban, industrial aesthetic, and its clean lines and neat edges contrast perfectly with the softness of flowers and plants. Whether you’re looking for form, function, or both, here’s how metal is everything to you and your garden. 1. Training and Trellises Mesh sheet metal makes a more modern alternative to the wooden, diamond-shaped trellises that traditionally grace garden walls. Concrete support mesh is affordable and looks great, plus its gridded structure provides an ideal network for climbing plants to cling to as they grow. A simple sheet of metal mesh is a clever way to train a clematis up a wall or guide growing peas and beans. We recommend wire mesh made from galvanized steel. Properties include strength, weather-resistance and a flexible choice of sizes, as well as a neat, geometric aesthetic. Make your garden glow at night by running solar powered fairy lights up your trellis. This excellent guide to vertical gardening with concrete wire mesh from Grow and Resist tells you how to get started. Image source: Grow and Resist Image source: Grow and Resist 2. Full Support For heavier plants such as wisteria and vines, metal can provide a strong and highly decorative support. Cranbrook Iron can produce bespoke structures for this purpose, like the mushroom ones shown below. In Los Angeles, huge, sculptural structures festooned in bougainvillea are made to look like African baobob trees. Image source: Cranbrook Iron Baobob tree trellises in Los Angeles. Photo source 3. Perfect Planters Faded and cracked plastic plant pots are so last season, and wooden planters are way too high maintenance. Show off an industrial aesthetic and enjoy containers that last longer by switching to metal. For a raw edge that looks great against greenery, choose galvanized steel (click here for galvanised sheet prices), or add a colour pop to your patio with powder-coated, painted containers. We love what these smart planters from Metal Planters UK do for these urban rooftops and patios. Image source: Metal Planters UK 4. Fire it Up The idea of sitting outside on a summer evening is great in theory, until the sun goes down and you’re left shivering (unless, of course, you’re lucky enough to live in sunnier climes than us). This dilemma is instantly solved with the introduction of a metal fire basket, fire pit or fire bowl to your garden. Whatever you call it, the addition of a weatherproof place to lit a contained fire will add an ambient glow and the warmth you need to enjoy your patio, however chilly the evening. Go for a neat, simple design, or choose something more artistic. What could be better than an alfresco drink by a roaring fire? Image source 5. Shed Heaven Traditionally, wood is the material of choice when it comes to building garden sheds, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best. Wooden sheds are prone to rotting and need regular treatments to stay up to the job they’re made for. Galvanized sheet metal sheds, on the other hand, are wonderful at withstanding the elements and, if locked correctly, can be more secure. As more people begin to see the shed as an office, retreat or extension of the home, the art of shed-building is becoming more creative. Kit sheds are easy to build but their bunker looks are less than charming. Make like the creative gardener below and add a splash of paint, trellises and windows. Or you could let your imagination run totally wild and create your very own backyard grand design like Abigail Walker, whose Nissen-style steel hut, pictured below, won her a short-listing for the Shed of the Year award. You may be surprised by what you can do with some cheap sheet metal. If you’re worried about how to cut galvanized steel, don’t be: our free, custom cutting service takes care of that. Abigail Walker’s striking shed. Image source: Shedblog A kit-built shed is made over to look less like an ugly bunker. Image source. 6. Take a Seat A new generation of garden furniture means boring old wooden benches are a thing of the past. Whilst wicker sofas and swinging chairs make your garden look like it could be featured in the pages of a glossy magazine, they just don’t weather as well as metal. Pick the right metal for your patio furniture and it will be virtually maintenance-free. Whether you’re working with a tiny balcony or you’ve got space for a lavish, outdoor banqueting table, when it comes to stylish garden furniture, metal is the way forward. Pick powder-coated, painted bistro sets or go for the fact
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