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For all your garden timber projects, from erecting a new fence or gate, to creating a decked area, our blog will offer helpful hints and tips, plus handy how-to guides.
Fences – which side is yours?
06 September 2021
Which is my fence boundary? Which fence can I replace? We explain everything you need to know about boundary fence rules in the UK.
How to protect your outdoor garden furniture this winter
02 September 2021
What is the best treatment for wooden garden furniture? Our guide tells you the best way to protect outdoor furniture.
How to choose the perfect wooden garden cladding
23 August 2021
What is cladding? What’s the difference between shiplap, loglap and tongue and groove cladding? Which is best? This useful guide will help you choose the best exterior wood cladding for your garden.
The benefits of a coldframe
16 August 2021
What is a coldframe? How can I protect tender plants in autumn? How can I protect my cuttings till next year? We discuss the benefits of coldframe gardening.
Wooden garden furniture Vs aluminium
12 August 2021
What is the most durable material for outdoor furniture? Is wooden garden furniture any good? We examine the pros and cons of outdoor garden furniture.
Ways to attract more wildlife into the garden
02 August 2021
How can I attract wildlife to my garden? What can I do to encourage wildlife in my garden? Read on to find out!
The best ways to utilise space in a small garden
26 July 2021
How can you utilise the space in a small garden? We show you ways to make the most of every bit of space in even the smallest outside area.
English gardens to envy
19 July 2021
What is an English garden and how can I create one? Our blog will give you some great ideas for building an English garden your friends will envy.
5 ways to create an entertainment space in your garden
12 July 2021
How can I create an entertainment space in my garden? Can I zone a small garden? We give you some great ideas for al fresco entertaining!
Creative child-friendly garden ideas
05 July 2021
How can I make my garden child-friendly? I need child-friendly garden design ideas to make my garden fun! Our blog will give you lots of ideas.
What are the 7 principles of landscape design?
21 June 2021
What is landscape design? What are the basics of landscaping? How many styles of garden or landscape design are there? Here, we take the mystery out of garden design and landscaping for you.
Should I install a gazebo or a pergola?
15 June 2021
What’s the difference between a gazebo and a pergola and which one is better? We tell you everything you need to know about these popular garden features.