There is no denying that us Aussies are a nation of barbecuing entertainers and that our beautiful climate ensures our addiction to the outdoor lifestyle. If you are not sure how to make the most of your backyard, veranda, porch, courtyard, balcony, open-roof or even your front lawn, don’t just stay inside! We have put together a few tips to help you create a beautiful and comfortable outdoor space.The key to success is to accessorise your outdoor area with a particular lifestyle in mind. Perhaps you want a space that caters for the whole family? Perhaps you want an area to entertain? Perhaps you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the sun? Or perhaps you want to create your own lifestyle mix! Regardless of your objective, remember these 4 key ingredients… function, style, quality and comfort – not to mention the all-essential barbecue.It is all about the mood you create. Anchor your outdoor space with a theme – you can be a bit more abstract than ‘under the sea.’

Think about the style of furniture, the colours and the textures that will work for your aesthetic vision and try to imagine items as a collective set (for while that modern steel sculpture may look stunning, it probably doesn’t go with your Botticelli fountain!)Accessorise for the amount of space you have, not the amount of space you want. Making your backyard a comfortable place to spend time is no easy feat – particularly with smaller areas. Try bringing ‘function’ to an intimate area with a petite 3-piece setting or perhaps a hanging egg chair. Alternatively, with a larger area you can consider dividing the space to its greatest advantage. Try featuring a full table setting for a stylish social atmosphere, but also consider an inviting space for less formal entertaining – perhaps a Jack and Jill seat, or an ultra-modern cocoon lounge where you can curl up and enjoy a cup of tea!Adapt to your environment. Be aware of the natural elements your outdoor furniture might be exposed to.

This is where quality plays its roll. How To Clean Bath BarbiesWater, wind, soil and sun can do as much damage as a party gone wild! Pink Jeep Seat CoversWhen designing your space, be aware of the elements around you and what you can do to avoid or protect your furniture from damage throughout the seasons. Standard Bathroom Shelf HeightUmbrellas, for example, can make colourful and stylish additions to your setting with all the function of a portable roof. Don’t fret about going out of fashion. The best thing about decorating is accessories. Cushions, place mats, sculptures, table features and dinner sets. With an affordable change of style and colour you’ll feel like you’re sitting at a new table every season! Remember, it’s about creating a balance.

An outdoor lifestyle that is functional, stylish and most importantly comfortable. Whatever your fancy, remember to build the space around you and your family. And if your completely overwhelmed, start with the bare essentials. A sunny day, a comfy chair and a great read!Flower Power (Penrith, New South Wales) shared Flower Power's photo.To keep up to date with our latest offers, competitions and news like our Flower Power Garden Centres page. This month we are giving away a fantastic hanging chair! /GardenLoversClub/photos/a.122154594488357.8226.122151521155331/737168646320279/?l=381ec76c9fFlower PowerTo celebrate our 2000 Facebook Likers we are excited to giveaway an amazing Cabana Hanging Chair valued at $279.00. To enter simply comment on this post and tel...l us in 20 words or less: What are you most looking forward to this spring? T & C’s Competition closes Midday Tuesday 30/9. A status naming the winner will be posted at 3pm 30/9/2014. One valid entry per person, winner will need to collect prize from their local store.

Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize, should no contact be made we will draw a new winner.Today 8am - 5.30pm Flower Power Enfield has a quietly spectacular air about it. Seemingly small and humble from the outside, the garden centre opens up into a beautiful space oozing old-world charm. A fantastic pet shop and grocery store stocking everything but the kitchen sink are found just off the car park, as is the entry to the drive-through landscape centre. The landscape centre looks small at first, until you realise it’s one of Sydney’s best-stocked landscape centres – with bulk soils, mulch and gravel, beautiful water features and fountains and general landscape supplies. As you enter the garden centre and explore the homeware and giftware shop, you can’t help but be wowed by the soaring, elegantly constructed glass atrium and feel like you’ve gone back to a grander time. Step outside and you’ll discover a great range of plants, pots and an outdoor furniture pavilion too.

At our ever-popular Flower Power café, The Mitchell, take a seat inside, above the beautiful homewares and look out beyond the huge doors to our cheery seasonal blooms. Or pick a table outside and soak up the sunshine surrounded by the soothing water feature, manicured lawn and the cheeky feathered friends in the bird aviary. Indoor & Outdoor Nursery Gift & Accessory Shop Plans for our Enfield Garden Centre We’ve developed plans for a new purpose built garden centre on the corner of Cosgrove Road and Punchbowl Road at South Strathfield. The plans are part of a broader proposal that involves an application to rezone our existing garden centre at Mitchell Street, Enfield. Our plans for the new garden centre include all of the great businesses from our current location, plus they provide our customers with easier access and more parking, less than 3km from our current location. View our Community Factsheet View Questions & Answers We’re currently looking for a new and exciting long-term café operator for our Enfield Garden Centre.

In the meantime, we will oversee the operation of the café, so you can enjoy breakfast and lunch as usual. In other good news, we have removed the weekend café surcharge and will continue to employ the dedicated café staff. Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you instore at Flower Power Enfield soon. Flash your Garden Lovers Club membership card to receive a 5% discount! The Fresh Fruit Palace is everything a Fruit and Veg shop should be – delicious! Stocking a huge range of fruit, vegies and herbs, including some of those harder to find varieties, and sourced with care, you’re guaranteed to pick up products that are fantastic quality, super fresh and bursting with flavour. They’re not just limited to fruit and veg though – The Fresh Fruit Palace boasts a European style deli with fresh, smoked and cured meats, cheeses and European style delicacies like the Flower Power staff favourite – scrumptious Italian biscuits. If you’re after genuine products, hard to find brands and old fashioned flavour, make a beeline for The Fresh Fruit Palace.