Shed Life!

According to an article in the Guardian earlier this year, garden offices are cheap, chic, eco-friendly and above all, do away with the dreaded daily commute – so the trend for ‘shedworking’ is becoming increasingly commonplace. With more than 2.5 million businesses being run from home, the creation of a garden building represents the second most popular siting for a home office, although the spare room retain the no1 slot.  Aside from the practical advantages of a garden based home office, the decision to invest in an alfresco work space can also add value to your property – up to 5% according to some experts - and installing an office in the garden is certainly far cheaper than buying a house with an extra room!

Garden offices can be home built, designed by an architect or purchased from the myriad of suppliers competing in this growing market.  Latest models sport not only ultra chic and stylish designs, but also boast added green credentials such as power generation through solar panels in the roof and solar light generation.

Christmas Comes Early!

Christmas has come early for North Lincolnshire based Julia Everett, who is the lucky winner of our free prize draw and receives a free garden design worth £1000 prvided by Lime Orchard’s own Chelsea Flower Show Medal-winning Design Director, Ian Dexter. 

Commenting on the win Julia  says  "I can’t believe our luck, we've never won anything before! We’re all absolutely thrilled to bits and can’t wait to see the design! We have been in the house for 20 years but have some problem areas that a professional pair of eyes will really be able to sort out. We are looking forward to having our  dream garden ready for the Spring” 

Follow the progress of Juila's design in coming issues of Garden Living  from Lime Orchard

No Need to Shop Until You Drop!

Looking for stylish accessories to complement the outdoor room?

In search of original garden related Christmas gift ideas?

Then look no further, we’re delighted to announce the arrival of the Lime Orchard online shop http://www.limeorchard.co.uk/garden-gifts featuring beautiful hand picked items to add that all essential zing to any outdoor room setting. 
As award winning garden designers, the team at Lime Orchard definitely has its finger on the pulse in terms of what’s hot and what’s not for the garden!  Our range of chic accessories has been carefully selected to provide a super slick ‘garden styling’ service to complement Lime Orchard’s credentials as creators of dramatic outdoor rooms. 

And with Christmas just around the corner don’t forget to visit the online shop here for inspiration when you’re on the hunt for gorgeous gifts for loved ones – far less stressful than traipsing around the stores in the busy run up to Christmas!

From cute kiddies garden pots to patchwork tools, indulgent pampering kits and stunning candle globe lighting, there’s something for everyone. 

But if you simply can’t settle on a present idea online, don’t forget Lime Orchard gift vouchers which represent the ultimate lasting gift, available in a selection of denominations. Visit http://www.limeorchard.co.uk/garden-gifts

Happy shopping!
The Lime Orchard Team

On Your Marks, Get Decked!

Even as the winter weather begins to set in, many of us still want to grab a slice of garden living on a daily basis. Few garden “accessories” boast decking’s immediate ability to so effectively extend your living area – quite literally creating an outdoor room which often seamlessly connects to your home’s interior – making decking the ultimate must-have for outdoor living enthusiasts. And if you have kids, it really pays to have somewhere they can let off steam but preferably without becoming covered head to toe in mud! 

The appeal of decking lies in its flexibility to blend with a variety of garden types and designs - and at a budget to suit.  From expansive elevated decks to the more intimate free standing island deck, there’s a whole host of decking options to choose

from each one providing a dramatic, stylish feature for your outdoor space that will last for years and years. If you’re entertaining the idea of having a deck installed in the garden, it is always worth talking to the professionals to ensure the agreed design meets with health and safety, as well as any necessary planning control and building regulations. 

Contact Lime Orchard to arrange a dedicated discussion to cover the do’s and don’ts of successful decking!