PLANTS THAT MAKE THE RELAXING EFFECT WHEN COLORING OUR LIVING SPACES

In these days when we are getting ready to get out of the tiring, gloomy weather of the winter months, we can start the spring and summer preparations by first planning according to the nature calendar of February. According to this calendar; It is the planting of flowers, medicinal plants, fruit-bearing vegetables and trees on gardens and balconies.

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What to Look For When Choosing Garden Swings?

Garden swings are no longer just a fond reminder of our childhood memories. Presence of swings in our gardens, terraces and balconies is increasing day by day so is the number of swings being introduced to the market. The models and materials are varying greatly but most common ones are made from metal or wood frames combined with sling fabric, upholstered cushions or synthetic rattan seating components. In this article we would like to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these different products in the market and help you choose the best option based on your budget, personal needs and likes. 

Choice of Fabric for Outdoor Furniture

Your outdoor furniture is susceptible to elements like UV, rain, wind, pool and sea water, dirt and spillages. Therefore it is important that the fabrics used in outdoor furnitures are designed to be resistant against these elements to the extent possible. The qualities you should be looking for in outdoor upholstery is resistance against sunlight, mould and mildew, colour-fastness, waterproofing, solar protection against UV rays...

What is iroko wood?

Iroko [Chlorophora excelsa, Chlorophora regia] is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa that can live up to 500 years. It is one of the woods sometimes referred to as African teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family. Given the high prices of genuine teak, iroko could be considered a moderate-cost alternative. The wood is stable, durable, and has an overall look that somewhat resembles to teak.

How to Care for Wooden Outdoor Furniture

This week we woud like to talk to you about how to take care of your beloved wooden garden furniture.

First step in caring for your wooden outdoor furniture is knowing what type of wood you are dealing with. Good quality wooden furniture is usually made out of hardwood such as teak, iroko and oak. hese wood types have a high content of natural oil that protects them from weather conditions as oil makes the wood more resistable to water. These types of wood are also naturally resistant to insects. The reddish brown colour of these tropical hardwood usually turn into a beautiful silverish grey and sometimes this is specifically desired in architectural projects, such as in the wall-cladding of houses.