In the quest for sustainable living, urban landscapes are evolving, with nature being brought back into cities in innovative ways. Popular among landscape architects and designers is the installation of living green walls, also known as vertical gardens. These are not just a stylish way to adorn a building’s exterior; they offer numerous environmental, social, […]
From extra freshness, taste and nutrition, to eating organic, growing your own can help a healthy diet and give you significant savings on your food bill.
The Meta Garden: Growing The Future designed by Joe Perkins and supported by The National Forest celebrates the mycelium (fungi) networks that connect and support woodland life. The garden's message is focused on the protection of British woodlands and forests for future generations and has been designed to highlight the crucial relationship between soil, fungi and plants, which together form the basis of resilient forest ecosystems.
A hayfever study done in 2019 by Chemist4U, a UK pharmacist found that 23% of us in the UK suffer from hayfever, with females being more likely to be affected than males.
The trend for textured furniture goes up a notch this year, with more textiles and ‘softer’ materials being used than ever before. Weave and webbing designs are prevalent, using rope, cord, synthetic rattan and plastics on sofas, armchairs and loungers.
