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Amy Lockwood
After specialising in Textile Design for Interiors at Winchester School of Art, Amy spent many years working in the design and interior industries, including styling and visual merchandising for many well-known brands. She now writes for multiple interior publications, including Livingetc, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, and Real Homes to offer advice on creating a well-designed interior, whether that's choosing the perfect shade of paint, what to look for when investing in a new sofa, or sourcing on-trend and sustainable products for the home.
Amy joined the Gardeningetc team to bring her design knowledge outdoors, offering advice on what to consider when shopping for the best garden furniture, how to choose the ideal garden bench, and sourcing everything you need to create an outdoor living area that will become the perfect place to kick back and relax when the sun shines.
Initially honing her green thumb growing indoor plants in her first-floor apartment, she greatly appreciates the benefits we gain from coexisting with plants; considering how we can best balance our valuable outdoor spaces to restore health to our own patches of soil, boost diversity for plants and wildlife, and embrace outdoor living with design that helps us to relax, entertain and improve our overall wellbeing through relationship with nature.
Latest articles by Amy Lockwood
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Best pizza oven 2023: 8 options for cooking perfect pizza outdoors
Buying Guide We've been firing up the best pizza ovens from Gozney, Ooni, Woody and more, to see if they are up to the challenge of cooking restaurant-quality pizzas at home in the garden
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Best hot tubs 2022: our top picks from Lay-Z-Spa, and more
Buying Guide The best hot tubs for creating a luxury spa experience at home – from the best inflatable hot tubs to the top hard-shell options for relaxing in the garden
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The best garden furniture stores: where to buy outdoor furniture
Buying Guide The best outdoor furniture stores for stylish and durable designs that are good value
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16 best garden benches: wooden, metal, and rattan – here are our top picks for your outside space
Buying Guide The best garden benches for your courtyard, patio, or lawn; from classic wooden garden benches to decorative metal bench seats and colourful, contemporary designs
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Garden furniture deals: the Bank Holiday sales you won't want to miss
Furniture Transform your outside space for less with these fantastic end-of-season garden furniture deals, plus, all the best outdoor furniture sales you can shop this month
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B&Q garden furniture: the best outdoor buys
Furniture The B&Q garden furniture you need top of your wishlist – from this season’s must-have egg chair to the best value outdoor seating and sun loungers
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Best outdoor rugs 2022: stylish garden floor coverings
Buying Guide The best outdoor rugs for transforming your outside space; the most stylish garden rugs and floor coverings for your patio, decking or lawn
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12 best sun loungers: stylish and practical garden loungers and reclining chairs
Buying Guide The best sun loungers for enjoying the summer sunshine; from luxury sun loungers for ultimate relaxation to the best reclining chairs for the garden
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Best outdoor furniture covers for winter: plan ahead now
Buying Guide The best outdoor furniture covers for winter; beat the bad weather and protect your garden furniture from rain, frost and snow
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Best hammock 2022: garden hammocks for lazy summer days
Buying Guide The best hammock for your garden; whether you want a swing chair or lounger, these are our top picks for a relaxed day in the sun
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Best Adirondack chairs 2022: take a seat on an iconic design
Buying Guide The best Adirondack chairs; from classic wood to contemporary plastic, relaxing rockers to space-saving folding chairs, these are our favourite designs
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Best bistro sets 2022: outdoor dining for small spaces
Buying Guide The best bistro sets for small gardens, patios and balconies; enjoy stylish outdoor dining for two with these space-saving table and chair sets
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Best rattan garden furniture 2022: styles for every budget
Buying Guide The best rattan garden furniture for your outdoor space, including where to find in-stock rattan corner sofas, dining sets and bistro sets that you can shop today
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Best wooden garden furniture 2022: what and where to shop
Buying Guide The best wooden garden furniture; from teak garden tables and chairs to acacia wood patio sets, we've rounded up the best wooden outdoor furniture
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Best outdoor bean bags: chill out in style and comfort
Buying Guide Sit back, relax and unwind on these stylish outdoor bean bags; versatile garden seating for laidback summer living
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Where to buy garden furniture in stock now: spring summer 2022
Furniture The top garden furniture in stock for 2022; where to buy outdoor furniture to make the most of your outside space, whatever the weather
By Amy Lockwood Last updated
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Best gazebo 2023: add shelter and shade to the garden
Buying Guide The best gazebos provide shelter from the rain and add shade on a sunny day. Here are our top picks of the best pop-up gazebos, gazebos with sidewalls, and BBQ gazebos
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Best indoor plants: 10 best houseplants for every room
Buying Guide The best indoor plants will add instant greenery to your home as well as introducing some valuable health and mood-boosting benefits
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Homebase Black Friday deals: amazing savings on furniture, tools, and more
Shopping We've rounded up the best Homebase Black Friday deals for picking up a bargain – including BBQs, patio heaters, hot tubs and more
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Is outdoor furniture weatherproof? Here’s the expert advice
Is outdoor furniture weatherproof? What’s the most durable outdoor furniture and what’s the best garden furniture to leave outside? We've found the answers...
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