A chimenea is a fantastic addition to your garden. When you're out enjoying your garden in the summer, a chimenea allows you to extend the party into the evening. Providing warmth as the sun goes down, as well as an attractive focal point, many people love to relax by a flaming chimenea.

Dating back as many as 400 years ago, the chimeneas come from Spanish and Mexican influences. They have traditionally been used as a way of heating an area, and were also used historically for cooking.

If you've got a chimenea, or are thinking of adding one to your garden, follow the steps in this guide to use it properly.

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When the summer sun comes, many of us love to spend time in our gardens. Whether it's relaxing with a book, tending to your flower beds or hosting a barbecue with friends and family, summer is a great time to be outdoors.

But after a long and cold winter, your garden will more than likely need sprucing up before you can really enjoy it. Here are our top tips for preparing your garden ahead of summer.

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