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cocktails. Some companies are selling see homeowners make the most of what
structures that can be fitted around the they do have, regardless of size.
braai, which provide additional kitchen Roof gardening, vertical gardening
preparation spaces (counters, cabinets), and windowsill gardening are still going
as well as walls, hooks and shade. This to be popular because of gardens and
Fire features way the outdoor cooking accessories are properties being smaller than in the past.
More and more, homeowners are at hand. High on garden designers’ and
adding the element of fire to exterior As with the rest of the house, turning landscapers’ wish lists are plants that
spaces. People are turning to propane or balconies, patios and porches into spaces create a haven for birds and bees. This
gas features like fire bowls and fire pits. that are versatile is another key theme this plays to the trend called ‘rewilding’, in
spring. In the same way that the living which land is returned in varying scales
Cooking room was partly made into a gym or office, to natural habitats, that can provide water,
Outdoor kitchens, pizza ovens and one can expect to see this happening with food and shelter to all creatures great and
built-in braais are showing up in backyards outdoor spaces as well. small. dw
more than ever, as are makeshift bars with Many of us may not have a large
higher tables and chairs for lounge style outside area for a garden, but 2021 will

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