Gardening: In a holiday frame of mind

Eco Plant Holders. Photo / Supplied

Make summer last even longer with some relaxation-inducing outdoor living furniture and accessories. By Penny Lewis

1. Beat the mozzies this summer with the Waxworks Norfolk Bamboo Flare. These torches bring the "resort feel" into the backyard and keep the mozzies away. Economy Bamboo Torch, $5.89, from Bunnings Warehouse.

Economy Bamboo Torch, Boskke Sky Planters. Photo / Supplied

2. Defying gravity in an innovative manner, Boskke Sky Planters save space, conserve water and purify the air. Available in small and extra-small sizes, they're ideal to brighten up any little space. Sky Planters look great on their own or in a cluster, and cost $39.95 each. Plants not included. Available from notjustsocks.co.nz

3. Spruce up your garden or outdoor entertaining area with a three-pack of Eco Plant Holders. They offer a simple, cost-effective way of transforming any shed, fence or wall, using the plant-pot hanger. Made from 100 per cent recycled plastics. $17.95 from notjustsocks.co.nz

4. Beautify and protect your entertaining area from annoying mozzies with Waxworks citronella candles. The range features various colours and designs and contains citronella essential oil, nature's highly effective mosquito repellent. Waxworks Patio Candle in Glass Jar, $8.98, from Bunnings Warehouse.

Economy Bamboo Torch, Boskke Sky Planters. Photo / Supplied

5. With an easy-to-operate crank system and aluminium frame, the Coolaroo Cantilever umbrella provides 90 per cent UV block for optimum sun protection and is easy to set up. Pavers required to brace base of umbrella (refer to photo) and are not included. $359.47 from Bunnings Warehouse.

Economy Bamboo Torch, Boskke Sky Planters. Photo / Supplied

6. The Entertainer six-burner Outdoor Kitchen gives the ultimate barbecue experience. It has everything, including the kitchen sink, as well as rust-resistant stainless steel construction, porcelain enamelled cast iron burners, grills and hotplates, and a high powered wok/side burner. $2599 from Bunnings Warehouse.

Economy Bamboo Torch, Boskke Sky Planters. Photo / Supplied

*Win: An outdoor table setting worth $825

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The perfect addition to your garden, these new chairs from local stockist Jardin Outdoor add a touch of romance to any summer garden or terrace. Taking its inspiration from the Bagatelle gardens in Paris, the Bagatelle folding chair from French outdoor furniture makers Fermob features a delicate bow cut out on the back. Made from steel with UV powder coating and available in all 24 Fermob colours, the chairs can be folded for easy storage. Arriving in February, the Bagatelle is a match made in heaven teamed with Fermob's Parisian Bistro table, the timeless and distinctive design popular since 1889. See jardin.co.nz for more. Thanks to Jardin Outdoor, Living has two Bagatelle chairs and a Bistro table in "Carrot" to giveaway, worth $825.

• To enter, visit winwithheraldonsunday.co.nz and enter the key word "Jardin" along with your contact details. Entries close 5pm on Wednesday, January 21. Please note the prize will not be sent out until February.

Stockists:
jardin.co.nz
bunnings.co.nz
notjustsocks.co.nz