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"When planning an outdoor area, carefully consider how much time and effort you want to put into th e maintenance"

Your outdoor area is as much a part of your home as the rooms inside. A beautifully crafted outdoor space can add value to your home as well as making your lifestyle easier and more enjoyable. Think dinner parties at sunset in summer, lazy afternoon barbecues with friends, Sunday morning coffee and newspaper sessions, pool parties for the kids, or a roaring flame to cosy around in colder months. A multifunctional space that melds with your lifestyle can be easy to create and can be done costeffectively, too, with a little careful planning. Here are some of our

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