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Rental garden updates

Don't let the fact that you rent stop you from zhushing up your outdoor space - try these quick updates...

INVEST IN A PORTABLE PIZZA OVEN Barbecues are nice, but portable pizza ovens tend to be much more versatile and a cinch to take with you when you eventually move to your next home.

MAKE LIKE A SCANDI Try your hand at Pelargonsjuka - aka planting colourful pelargoniums and geraniums in pots, so you can bring them indoors for overwintering when the colder months take hold outside.

SPRUCE UP THE FENCE A super quick update, and one that most landlords will love, is to paint your fence. It's an instant improvement and can quickly change the feel of your rented garden. Just make sure you get your landlord's permission before you do any work.

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