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EXPERT ADVICE

Transform your garden

in a weekend

Dobbies Garden Centres highlight small steps to instantly
transform your outdoor living space.

s the days get longer and we look to Check out these tips from Dobbies’ experts Shine bright Fabulous furniture
spend more time in our gardens, there and be inspired to give your outdoor space a Dobbies’ Head of Gardening, Liz Brennan If you’re looking to add a new piece to your
A are plenty of quick and easy ways to makeover. says another easy way to instantly transform garden furniture collection, Dobbies’ Senior
give our outdoor spaces a new lease of life your garden is with eye-catching lighting. Liz Buyer, Lynsey Abbott notes there are plenty of
without breaking the bank. From pot styling Pretty pots says: “Lighting is a simple and cost-effective great value options that are both practical and
tips to great value garden furniture and lighting To instantly make a difference in your garden, way to transform your outdoor space and impressive. Lynsey says: “To give your garden
that’ll bring the wow factor, Dobbies Garden Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus make it a welcoming place to unwind after the wow factor, consider a stand-out piece like
Centres says you can easily transform your Eyles recommends using pots to transform the sun sets. Festoon lights draped overhead a quirky furniture set or fun egg chair. Dobbies
garden in a weekend, giving you the perfect your space. Marcus says: “Colourful pots will add instant charm and will work well has a fantastic new Eve folding egg chair in our
excuse to host your friends and family for a are great for elevating your outdoor area to elevate your garden year-round. String SS23 collection that’s perfect for those looking
springtime soiree. and can be mixed and matched to suit lights are a fantastic value option if you’re to make an impact without sacrificing a lot of
your garden. Group together different sizes looking to make an impact without spending space. Priced at £199, it’s good value for money
and styles for a fuller look and inject some a fortune, and come in a variety of styles and and will allow you to unwind in comfort and
vibrancy with new-season plants for instant colours. Wind them through your fence or style, while giving your garden a tranquil vibe.
colour. If you favour a minimalistic design, a style them around your decking for some
few ferns styled in neutral pots will breathe showstopping sparkle. “Low-cost bistro sets are another fantastic way
life into your patio, or if you prefer a more to instantly elevate your garden and outdoor
relaxed country garden feel, you can have “For a cosy look and feel that’s still on-trend entertaining. Colourful options will allow you
fun planting your favourite perennials in and sustainable, solar lanterns can be placed to tap into trends and give you a unique base
terracotta pots of different sizes. around your seating area and will give it a on which to build a cool tablescape for BBQs
lovely warm glow – for maximum effect, try and summer parties.
“To create a cohesive look, opt for a grouping together a few lanterns of different
monochrome colour scheme and group sizes. We have a fantastic range from £19.99. “Mix and match furniture colours for a youthful
together pots of varying tones. Or for a funky, Bamboo solar lanterns are set to be a huge vibe, such as with our vibrant green Nectar
creative vibe, go wild with constrasting colours trend for spring and summer 2023. They can bistro set (£399), or go monochrome for a more
for a pop of eye-catching vibrancy. This is a be used outdoors in the warmer months, and put-together look and feel.”
great way to fill any empty space or accessorise indoors with an LED candle in the winter, so
a doorway for summer.” you can get the most out of your accessories.” For more outdoor advice and inspiration, or to find
your nearest Dobbies store, visit dobbies.com.

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