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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.
6 exterior wall cladding solutions – our guide to what’s available in the market
25 October 2021
If you want to spruce up the exterior of your home and are considering cladding, what is the best exterior cladding? And what are the types of materials used for external cladding? Our guide has all the answers.
How to install concrete fence posts – a complete guide
18 October 2021
Why should I use concrete fence posts and are they easy to install? Our comprehensive guide has everything you need to know about concrete fence posts.
Transform your garden into a winter wonderland
11 October 2021
Do you want to use your garden more over winter but aren’t sure where to start? Our handy tips will give you some great ideas to transform it.
How to felt a shed roof - a step-by-step guide to replacing shed roofing felt
04 October 2021
How do I replace my shed felt? Do I need to remove the old felt first or can I just felt over it? Our step-by-step guide has all the information you need on how to felt a shed.
Storm damage – how to repair a wind damaged fence
27 September 2021
Have your garden fences fallen foul of the wind? How do you repair a fallen fence? Read on for all the answers!
Timber garden furniture – a guide to storing it safely
17 September 2021
Should you put outdoor furniture away in winter and how can you store wooden garden furniture outside? Our guide will help you store your garden furniture safely all winter long.
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!