Alexander Francis Blog - Garden

Is your garden currently bringing more frustration than enjoyment? It doesn’t have to be this way! In an ideal world, your garden would be the perfect place to relax on sunny days or entertain your...

With Summer over and winter drawing ever closer preparing your garden is of upmost importance to ensure it is ready for when spring rolls around! We here at Alexander Francis have put a few tips to...

Creating a garden you can enjoy year-round isn't just about planting for spring and summer - with a bit of thoughtful planning and the right design elements, your outdoor space can become a haven i...

Rattan garden furniture brings a touch of luxury and elegance to any outdoor space, combining style with functionality, making it one of the best garden furniture to buy. However, to ensure it rema...

Maximising your garden space can be a game-changer, whether you have a large luxury garden or a compact urban plot. The key to achieving a lush, functional garden without it feeling overcrowded lie...

Before the winter months sneak up on us. We wanted to lay out some clear and essential tips to keeping your garden furniture in pristine condition during its most testing seasonal period.  How Are ...

Transform your outdoor space into a luxury garden. From defining distinct zones to selecting luxury garden furniture, explore our guide today!

As the warmer seasons approach, you’ll want to make your garden look good for summer. Whether you’re expecting a summer of parties, barbeques, dining al fresco, or spending time with family, you’ll...

With the summer season approaching, you’ll be wanting to spend as much time in your garden as possible. Whether you’re planning on dining al fresco with friends or lounging around with your partner...

Enjoy Easter In Your Outdoor Space As Easter approaches, it's the perfect time to breathe new life into your outdoor space and embrace the joys of spring. With longer days and warmer weather on the...

Your garden is a canvas of limitless possibilities, offering you the opportunity to transform it into a personal sanctuary that reflects your style and personality. By embracing thematic elements, ...

As summer casts its warm glow upon us, it's the perfect time to revel in the beauty of nature and create lasting memories in our gardens. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a cosy balcony, th...

Choosing the right Rattan Garden Furniture can be difficult, there is so much out there and the difference in price and quality varies massively! That's why we, at Alexander Francis, have done the ...

“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.” - Rudyard Kipling  Whilst it's something we took for granted beforehand, it became very apparent that having a ...

Garden Makeover Ideas It’s that time of year again when I look out of my kitchen window and realise I have some work to do if I want to relax when the sun comes out. Here are a few ideas that I’m p...

We attended the glee gardening exhibition in September to discover next year’s garden trends. Due to the ongoing trend of making more use of your outdoor space there were lots of great ideas but th...

About Our Gardens Our gardens are important to us. We recently posted about our Accounts Manager, winning herself first place in a local gardening competition. Next up is our Operations Director wh...

We receive photos from our customers every week and we’re green with envy at their beautiful gardens. As a result we’ve gathered together a collection of some amazing garden design ideas. Showcasin...

At Alexander Francis we are passionate about enhancing outdoor living spaces and we thought it would be nice for our customers to get to know a bit more about our colleague’s gardens. First up we h...