DIY Pergola Retractable roof shade Slide the roof closed to create a shady retreat; open it to let in the sun or gaze at the stars.

Rope lighting in flower beds. This works perfect for lighting a walkway. I used the rope light holders that stick in the ground and cut off half the spike.

DIY - Glow in the dark pots with mums for fall/Halloween. Buy a flower pot that you really like and use Rustoleum's Glow-in-the-dark paint to paint the pot. During the day, the paint will absorb the sunlight and at night the pots will glow.

I love this, once i get my grey decking I will make turquoise cushions. VertiGrain Grey decking (with built-in planters and a frameless glass balustrade) in a garden in Kingston

charcoal grey deck stain Image of Ronseal Ultimate Protection Decking Stain

Large modern concrete planters ~ Large Planters Very prominent among modern front yard designs are the large planters. The larger, the better. Shapes are basic – round, square, tubular, or conical.

Buy Malmo Chiminea from the Next UK online shop