robert mygardenandpatio is how many readers search for the author Robert Flower, whose name appears on greenhouse, garden and fence posts at mygardenandpatio.com. Here is a roundup of recent pieces that are actually useful, and which name signs which.
| Post | Takeaway |
|---|---|
| Custom pergola piece | Survey the site first: door swings, drainage, sun, services |
| Rattan care | Know natural from synthetic before cleaning |
| Greenhouse quick start | Full sun, no water pooling, door to the breeze |
| Author names | Robert Flower on garden and greenhouse; another on gazebo posts |
When a standard patio structure will not fit
The newest gazebo-section article, dated 7 October 2026, begins with a narrow terrace, an existing pool or an angled facade making a rectangular structure hard to place. Its argument is that custom work should mean a better fit, not a fancier object. A pool edge may need to stay open for movement, a kitchen door may swing across a likely post position, and a sloping boundary can distort a simple layout.
The advice is to start with the site, not the structure. A useful survey records door swings and thresholds, levels and drainage, sun exposure, beds, trees and underground services, windows and views, and access from the street. It becomes more useful once matched with a furniture plan, since a long table needs clearance at its ends and a lounge group moves differently.
Keeping rattan furniture in shape: a mygardenandpatio guide
Dated 27 August, the rattan piece starts by telling readers to identify what they own. Natural rattan, made of plant fibres, is usually meant for indoors or sheltered spaces, and rain, strong sun and temperature swings can make it swell, fade, split or turn brittle. Synthetic rattan, resin or plastic strands wrapped around a metal frame, copes better outdoors but is not maintenance-free: UV can fade cheaper materials and standing water or frost may weaken the frame and fittings.
The cleaning routine it describes is gentle. Dust and debris collect between the strands and under seat cushions, where they hold moisture and encourage mildew, so a quick clean every week or two in busy periods is usually enough. Remove cushions, then use a soft brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment, working along the weave. For a deeper clean, warm water with a little mild washing-up liquid on a soft cloth is enough, without soaking natural rattan. Bleach, harsh degreasers and abrasive creams are ruled out because they can strip finishes or discolour the weave.
Spills should be blotted, not rubbed in, and mould needs a well-ventilated spot and careful brushing. The article also repeats the point that natural fibres need more protection from moisture than synthetic ones.
Small greenhouse guides credited to Robert Flower
Two greenhouse posts on mygardenandpatio.com, both dated 27 August and credited to Robert Flower, focus on compact greenhouse kits for balconies and patios. The quick-start version advises placing the structure where it gets full sun from late morning to afternoon, avoiding low spots where water pools, facing the door to catch prevailing breezes and setting a workbench and shelving along one wall to save floor space. Suggested essentials include a thermometer and a hygrometer.
- Measure the space and check sun exposure before choosing a model.
- Pick durable frame materials suited to your climate.
- Use containers with proper drainage and rotate crops to avoid soil fatigue.
- Water according to plant needs, group plants by moisture needs and consider drip irrigation.
- Keep airflow and spacing generous to lower disease risk.
Both guides present the greenhouse as a routine: scout for pests, clean, sanitise tools and keep a log so repairs are quick.
Small garden and patio makeovers
The makeover article, dated 26 August and credited to Robert Flower, starts with a measuring routine for tiny yards and balconies: note length, width and door swings, check the light in the morning and afternoon, mark the areas that stay dry and the ones that flood, and list the uses, from dining to growing to storage. The uses are then ranked, and the top priority goes where light and access match.
Its practical tip is to sketch a simple plan, mark a temporary layout with tape or string and look again after a day to confirm the flow and the sun. Further sections cover compact plants and vertical gardening, weather-resistant multi-purpose furniture, foldable or built-in pieces and layered lighting.
More from the mygardenandpatio feed
Other recent titles include a flower-planting and care guide, small garden and patio makeovers for tiny outdoor areas, a silk-infused picket fence feature and several pest-prevention pieces by Robert Flower. The gazebo section also runs a shingled gazebo roof article and a siting guide for properties near busy roads. A few pieces, such as one on luxury property in Bangkok, have little to do with gardens.
Those who type mygardenandpatio.com/ or www mygardenandpatio.com, or even www mygardenandpatio com and mygardenandpatio com, reach the same home page. Searching mygardenandpatio robert will bring up his byline, while a plain mygardenandpatio query leads to the site in general.
Who writes for mygardenandpatio
The About Us page presents Robert Flower as the lead author and “Green Thumb Guru”. A separate team page names Adam as owner and Donna as main writer and mentions earning commission as an Amazon Associate, so the two pages do not match and the true ownership is unclear. The affiliate link is worth remembering when a post recommends products.
