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f you don’t want the hassle or expense of re-designing your garden to include a permanent ‘outdoor room’ area, create a temporary seating zone in which to enjoy warm summer days. Look out for rugs, cushions and shades made from the latest weatherproof fabrics. ‘For me, rugs and textiles are about making garden spaces welcoming, and encouraging people to stay outside longer,’ says Tasha Green, director of outdoor soft furnishing specialist Weaver Green. ‘They give an area a tactile edge and make it feel comfortable. Rugs also allow you

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