Using Metal In Your Garden Design

Published On - 30th June 2022

Emily Aged Metals, Architecture, blog, Copper, Corten, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

Amazing Show Gardens from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

The show gardens always shine at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, and last month’s festival was no exception. Returning to its usual May date after the pandemic, the glorious horticultural celebration offered garden designs meant for relaxing, exercising, thinking and more. Here, the ideas of the ...

corten steel used used as panels in a modern garden design

Published On - 31st May 2022

Emily blog, Corten, DIY, Garden

Amazing Small Garden Ideas

If you love gardening, chances are you’ve found yourself idly scrolling through Instagram or Google images looking for inspiration for your own outdoor space. Sometimes, it can feel like all the gorgeous gardens on the internet are bigger than yours, boasting sweeping lawns, separate patios an...

Published On - 29th May 2022

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, Garden, Steel

Beautiful Blue Blooms for Corten Steel Gardens

So: you’ve decided to use Corten steel in your garden design. Great choice! As well as its vivid, textural finish, this amazing architectural metal will last for many years to come. But what plants should you fill your Corten planters with? Which flowers will look most impressive bobbing away ...

Published On - 1st May 2022

Emily Art, blog, Garden

Ten of the World’s Most Spectacular Water Features

Summer’s fast approaching, and we’ve been thinking about getting our gardens ready for the sunniest season. One of easiest ways to pep up your outdoor space is with the addition of a water feature. As well as adding an interesting visual spectacle, water features bring with them the rela...

Published On - 22nd March 2022

Emily Architecture, Art, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Steel

Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas

Spring is here, and for many that means time for a garden update. We could write all day about the benefits of Corten steel in the garden: its rustic good looks, its durability, its versatility. But the best way to show how great this metal megastar is is with rich images. Here are some of...

Published On - 2nd March 2022

Emily Aluminium, blog, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

What is Powder Coating?

Powder coating is a method of adding colour and protection to metal that has far greater staying power than paint. Rather than liquid paint, a dry powder is sprayed on to metal using compressed air and an electrostatic gun. The powder sticks to the surface of the metal because of an electrical charg...

Published On - 24th December 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Steel

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

There are plenty of reasons why Corten steel cladding is a great choice for houses. As well as its striking, rust-coloured looks, this unique metal is incredibly durable when pitted against the elements. The rust colour is a result of oxidisation, which happens when the metal is exposed to moisture....

Published On - 30th November 2021

Emily Architecture, blog, Corten, DIY, Garden, Interior Design

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

Buy Metal Online customer Dan Cooper recently clad his two garden sheds in our gorgeous Corten steel (below). This was a smart move, not only because Dan’s sheds went on to win our #MadeWithMetal competition, but because Corten looks great and lasts a long time. Forget worrying about maintaini...

Published On - 20th October 2021

Emily Aged Metals, blog, Copper, Corten, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Steel

What to Plant for a Colourful Garden in Autumn and Winter

Autumn doesn’t have to signal the end of colour in your garden or on your balcony: far from it. Choose the right plants for your borders or planters and you can enjoy vibrant flowers and foliage on even the darkest of winter days. Here’s our pick of what to plant now to keep your garde...

Published On - 24th September 2021

Emily Art, blog, Corten, DIY, Galvanised, Garden, Interior Design, Steel

Beautiful Log Storage Ideas

The nights are drawing in and the temperature’s starting to drop. You might be sad to say goodbye to summer, but there’s much to love about autumn. Apart from the gorgeous colours of the falling leaves, cosying up next to a crackling fire is one of the little luxuries that makes up for t...

Amazing Show Gardens from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022

Amazing Small Garden Ideas

Beautiful Blue Blooms for Corten Steel Gardens

Ten of the World’s Most Spectacular Water Features

Inspiring Corten Steel Garden Ideas

What is Powder Coating?

10 Covetable Corten Steel Houses

Inspiring Corten Cabins and Sheds

What to Plant for a Colourful Garden in Autumn and Winter

Beautiful Log Storage Ideas

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