Host a stylish Garden party

Simple steps to get your outside space spruced up for a summer of entertaining

hether you’re throwing a full-on party or just looking forward to quiet cocktails in the shade with friends, it’s crucial to get your garden ready in advance so you can impress your guests.

Start with a general tidy, and clean up patio pots and borders, dead-head flowers, remove brown foliage and plant flowering bedding plants to instantly fill any gaps. next, remove clutter. From old toys to broken flower pots – it’s amazing the things that get hidden away. Finally, mow the lawn in stripes for a super-neat finish.

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