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★ Featured4 Seasons Outdoor reviews: what can you expect? (2026)
4 Seasons Outdoor reviews: the collections, materials such as rope, teak and ceramic, the price level next to Apple Bee, what Taste by 4 Seasons is and what the product information says about the warranty.
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TipsLow-smoke fire pit: how does it work and is it worth it?
How does a double-walled low-smoke fire pit work, why do you sometimes still see smoke and is the extra cost worth it? With a step-by-step explanation, the right wood and pellets, stand and surface, accessories, a quiz and available models from Solo Stove, Höfats and Petromax.
TipsFire basket or fire bowl: which suits your garden? Differences, size and material
Fire basket or fire bowl? How an open fire basket, a fire bowl, a design fire pit and a tabletop fire pit differ, and how to choose the right size and material. With a quiz, comparison table and available models from BonFeu, Höfats, CookKing, Esschert Design, RedFire and Petromax.
TipsWhat size trampoline fits your garden? Space, shape and type
What size trampoline fits your garden? How to measure the space and clearance zone, and choose between round, rectangular and oval, on legs, in-ground and flat-ground. With a size chart, digging plan, quiz and available trampolines from BERG, EXIT and Salta.
Preparing Garden for WinterWinterproofing Your Garden Tools: Batteries, Blades and Hoses
Winterise your garden tools in one afternoon: store your batteries safely, clean and sharpen your blades, put your lawnmower away and make your hoses and outdoor tap frost-proof.
DIYTrimming a Hedge in Autumn: When, How and With Which Shears?
Trimming a hedge in autumn? Read until when you can do it, how to take birds into account, how to trim each type of hedge and which hedge trimmer suits yours.
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TipsLeaf Blower Buying Guide: Battery, Corded or Petrol? 2026 Buyer's Guide
Thinking of buying a leaf blower? Here's how to choose between battery, corded and petrol, blowing or vacuuming, and what to look for in air speed, battery system, weight and noise. With a choice test.
TipsBlack Friday garden furniture 2026: when and is it real?
Black Friday 2026 falls on November 27. When do the promotions start, how much discount do we see on garden furniture already and how do you recognize a fake discount?
Furniture AdviceApple Bee reviews: what can you expect? (2026)
Apple Bee reviews: which collections there are, materials such as teak, rope and sintered stone, what BEE WETT is, what the product information says about warranty, and what to look out for yourself.
MaterialsWhat is BEE WETT? Apple Bee's quick-drying cushions explained
BEE WETT is the name Apple Bee uses for its quick-drying cushions. What the brand says about them, what it does and doesn't mean, which products you'll find it on, and how to look after the cushions.
BarbecueWhat is an outdoor kitchen? Everything you need to know
What exactly is an outdoor kitchen, and why is it more than just a regular barbecue? We explain, using the Boretti Luciano Nero as a complete example.
MaterialsWhat is Vironwood? Everything about this tabletop material
What exactly is Vironwood? We explain what this low-maintenance tabletop material is, its benefits, and how it compares to real wood.
BarbecueBest kamado barbecue 2026: Keij or Boretti?
Looking for the best kamado barbecue of 2026? We compare Keij Kamado and Boretti Ceramica on size, price and accessories, so you make the right choice.