KEEPING COSY

Planning a new garden or a major makeover? Why not set aside space for a firepit and surround it with bench seating? If its an outdoor room that’s on the drawing board, perhaps a gas-fired, wood-effect fireplace set into a feature wall might be just the thing. Or if its a new deck you’re planning, a ceiling-mounted electric radiant heater might do the trick, or a bioethanol portable fireplace that gives you the flicker of flames without the muss and fuss of a wood-burning heat source might better suit the space and the way you like to live.

With the right form of heating, spending time in the garden during winter can be just as enjoyable as it is in the warmer seasons. “I find this time of year, winter, is the best, especially when it comes to having that comforting element of warmth that allows you to relax and share your outdoor garden setting until the late hours with family