39 of the Best Companion Plants for Camellias
11.10.2023 - 13:55 / gardenersworld.com
There are few better ways to enjoy your garden and soak up the sun’s rays than with a garden lounger. This must-have piece of furniture is great for making sure you get your daily dose of vitamin D plus, they’re brilliantly uncomplicated – a light, airy bed for lazing in the sun.
Loungers can be the focal point of an entire area, a subtle piece of furniture, or folded away neatly until the sunniest of days. The best loungers have UV protection so they don’t fade, parasols to protect your eyes from the sun, and in a few cases even handy cup holders. They’re also easy to manoeuvre with handy wheels, and can fold down for simple storage.
We’ve put together a range of loungers – from classic wooden loungers to those with newer innovations like reading holes and varied them across size, style, and function, to suit a wide range of needs and looks.
In the mood to relax? Check out our guides to some of the best garden sofas and deck chairs.
And, if you’re entertaining friends, why not check out our tests of the best gas BBQs, the best charcoal BBQs, and our guides to barbecue accessories.
Eight of the best garden loungers SUNMER Sun Lounger Garden Chairs with Canopy and Cup HolderFor true indulgence, try this set of two sun loungers. They have canopies to protect you from the sun, four angles of recline, and most indulgently of all, their own cup and phone holders, so you have everything you need to relax.
Price: £139.99
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Habitat Metal Folding Sun LoungerThe cheapest lounger on our list looks like the cosiest. It has thick, full-body padding and its reclining angle is controlled by sliding the armrests – you don’t even need to get up.
Price: £40
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39 of the Best Companion Plants for Camellias
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A bird box provides a safe place for birds to build their nests and a specialist bird box camera can give you a closer look at the birds raising their families in your garden without causing disruption.
Gardening is incredibly rewarding but it can be tricky to keep on top of seasonal jobs such as sowing and harvesting, not to mention new planting plans, redesigns and wish lists from one year to the next.
Garden cloches are low enclosures used to cover plants and, depending on their style, offer protection against a number of factors.
While bird feeders are common in Britain’s gardens, bird baths are less so. Bird baths are a brilliant way of providing birds with a regular supply of clean water for both drinking and bathing. Bird baths become even more essential in the colder months when natural sources may be frozen or in the height of summer when water can be hard to come by.
When the sun is shining, the garden is the place to be. Gardening with kids is a great way to get them outside and learning about the natural world. However, if your kids would rather spend time with a screen than a garden spade, it can be a struggle to get them outdoors. Luckily, there are plenty of kids’ garden toys to make being outdoors more fun – from toys they can play with by themselves to games for the whole family to enjoy.
Trugs are a must-have garden accessory, combining practical utility and ornamental value. They can used for collecting cut flowers and plant cuttings, as well as for harvesting your homegrown fruit, veg and culinary herbs. Plus, they can be used to create indoor displays and they make wonderful gardening gifts.