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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.
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.
A guide to renovating your garden to add value to your property
10 June 2021
Do gardens add value to your home and which garden features add the most value? Our guide will help you to increase how much your house is worth, by carrying out some simple improvements.
Furniture that will add atmosphere to your garden
02 June 2021
How can I make the most of my outdoor space? What type of garden furniture is best? Our round-up of garden furniture will help you.
Timber shortages ravage the UK - but it's not all bad news!
28 May 2021
'"We can't build our way to recovery from the pandemic if we don't have the materials." Brian Berry, Chief Executive of The Federation of Master Builders.
Why we all love decking
24 May 2021
Why do we love decking so much? We look at the garden feature made popular in the 1990s that is still going strong!
How to repurpose decking to create planters
17 May 2021
What can I make from leftover decking boards? Our blog will show you how to reuse decking boards to create planters.
What foundations are needed to install a garden shed?
10 May 2021
Do I need a foundation for my garden shed? What is the best foundation for my shed? We have the answers to these questions and more!
Decking material calculator
05 May 2021
How do I build my own decking? Is it difficult? What do I need? Here, we talk through exactly what you need to build a simple decked area.
What wood stain should you use in a garden?
27 April 2021
What is the best stain for outdoor wood? How do you stain outdoor furniture, and is it easy? We'll explain everything!
What are the benefits of composting?
21 April 2021
How do I make a compost bin? What can I put on my compost? What are the benefits of composting? We answer all your questions and more.
How to create an eco-friendly garden
15 April 2021
What is an eco-friendly garden and how can I create one? We show you some simple ways to improve your green credentials.