Many homeowners have taken indoor living outside, adding high-quality furniture, deluxe grills, full outdoor kitchens and more in their backyards. And spoga+gafa, the world’s largest lawn, garden and outdoor living trade fair, which runs through tomorrow in Cologne, Germany, is …
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Attendees From Around the World Visit Spoga+Gafa Lawn & Garden Show
Patio furniture, outdoor tools, grills and more are all on display at spoga+gafa, the world’s largest lawn, garden and outdoor living trade fair, which opened today in Cologne, Germany. Visitors from more than 50 countries gathered at the show, which …
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