When warm weather arrives, most people prefer to be outside as much as possible, making an outdoor space more than just a garden. Today, gardens are multi-purpose areas that reflect personal interests and personalities, and are often used for the same activities that take place indoors. A garden can serve as a much-needed retreat that – when well-designed and decorated – can help to increase a home’s liveable space.
Over the next 26 days, we’ll focus on the backyard by letter, with an A to Z guide, full of smart and stylish outdoor decor ideas, along with useful and unique garden elements.
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P –Pizza Ovens: Fun and yum – here’s another slice of heaven for your garden! There’s nothing better than being able to cook and dine outdoors. In addition to the ol’ faithful barbecue, why not incorporate the pleasure of a pizza oven?
While the artesian Pompeii pizza oven made of stone and brick still has its charm; the modern day pizza oven is compact, contemporary and sleek. This is an extremely versatile cooking tool, some fully-equipped versions come as a BBQ, pizza oven and fire-place all in one.
Miss our last post from this A to Z guide? This guide is full of garden goodies, great ideas and practical solutions to help you create a summer-ready outdoor retreat. Just in case: A — Al fresco dining; B — Bunting; C — Cinema; D — Daybed; E — Eco Garden Room; F — Fire Pits; G — Glow-in-the-Dark Elements; H — Herb Garden; I — Irrigation System; J — Jumbo Joss Sticks; K — Kitchenette; L — Living Wall; M — Mosaics; N — Night Lighting. O — Ornaments & Sculptures.