Outdoor Living

More About Garden & Outdoor Living

Make the most of your outdoor space with our versatile range of outdoor living products. Designed with you in mind, our products are made to a high standard and suitable for any budget. Here at QD Stores we pride ourselves on offering fantastic value for money, helping you enjoy the great outdoors.

• Small Garden Ideas 

  • A small outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful garden. Add colour and intricate shapes with planters and potted flowers. Make it interesting at eye level with some outdoor décor and solar lights. Then invest in a bistro set or an individual garden chair to really enjoy the small, yet perfect view.

• How do I create a garden for my budget? 

  • You don’t need to break the bank to love your garden. Planning ahead is key with a budget, so do your research. Try growing your plants from seeds, or start with smaller shrubs and swap with friends and neighbours. Adding a fresh lick of paint to your fences and existing outdoor furniture will brighten things up, or you can buy more affordable folding furniture until you’re ready for a larger investment.

• Starting a low maintenance garden 

  • For a low maintenance, easy-care garden, you’ve got to put in a little work first. Our top tips are to keep your plants to a minimum in large pots and planters. To reduce weeding in planted borders, use a mulch layer of gravel or bark. You could even go grass-free with paving slabs or gravel and make use of the space for some garden furniture.

• How do you decorate outdoor living spaces? 

  • If you really want to go big on the outdoor décor, consider introducing decking for a dedicated seating area. Or add in some structure with a gazebo or some trellis with climbing plants. For a smaller flourish, try incorporating some outdoor lighting and decorative ornaments at different heights. And don’t forget that painting your fence can give you a whole new perspective.