Do you need planning permission for a new patio? February 11, 2025 The Lazy Magazine team are looking at how to design a new patio and when you do and don’t need planning permission for a new patio installation…
What is climate-conscious garden design? January 22, 2025 We’re discussing why we need climate-conscious garden design and sharing our top 5 ways to incorporate it into a sustainable garden…
Is grass or patio best for our gardens? January 20, 2025 We’re comparing lawns and patios, weighing up their pros and cons, and discussing what we think is the best surface for your garden and garden furniture.
How to add colour and texture to your patio design January 06, 2025 We think that colour and texture are critical components in good patio and garden design but what are the best ways to introduce them?
Do you need planning permission for garden buildings? December 18, 2024 We are exploring whether you need to obtain planning permission for garden buildings such as verandas, pergolas, sheds, garden rooms, summerhouses, etc…
Is polywood a good material for your patio? November 27, 2024 We are looking at polywood and our design team is assessing if it is a good material for patio furniture, decking, and garden storage solutions…
How to extend your home into your garden November 27, 2024 The Lazy Susan design team are looking at how you can extend your home into your garden and bring the outside in or the inside out...
The Goldilocks Dilemma: Why a garden table too small is as bad as too big! November 27, 2024 We're exploring the Goldilocks dilemma to help you find a garden table set that is not too big, not too small, but just right...
How to create shade on a patio October 21, 2024 We’re looking at our favourite ways to create shade on a patio and how you can select the right shade solution for your outside space…
What is the best 4-seater garden table shape for average-sized patios? October 07, 2024 In this article, we are exploring how different patio table shapes function and how much space you need on your patio for our 4-seater sets…
Lazy Susan guide to the best types of fire pits for UK gardens September 24, 2024 We're turning our attention to fire pits and patio heaters, assessing their relative pros and cons, and highlighting the solutions we think are best for use on UK patios...
What is the best garden table shape for a small patio? August 29, 2024 The Lazy Susan design team are discussing what’s important when designing a small patio and exploring what shape garden table will fit best and why…