Decking & Sleepers
Do you need planning permission for decking?
22 January 2024
A decked area can really give a garden a new lease of life but do you need planning permission for decking? Our latest guide has all the answers.
What is the right way up for decking boards?
06 November 2023
Does your garden have decking? Has it been installed ridges up or ridges down? We look at whether your decking is the right way up and why you may be surprised!
Everything you need to know about garden sleepers
23 October 2023
Versatile, attractive and suitable for every style of garden, sleepers are a great addition to any outdoor space. Here we tell you everything you need to know about them.
Using railway sleepers in the garden
25 September 2023
Using railway sleepers in the garden has grown in popularity and in our latest guide we explain what they are and how they can be incorporated into your outdoor space.
How to clean decking
07 August 2023
Timber decking requires regular maintenance to keep it in tip top condition and that includes careful cleaning. Our latest step by step guide shows you how!
How to build raised beds with timber sleepers
28 June 2023
For anyone who has ever used children’s building blocks like Lego, building a raised bed for the garden with timber sleepers is a straightforward project that can be carried out quickly. We show you how!
How to protect timber decking
26 June 2023
While decking can represent quite an investment for many people, it is one garden feature that is often neglected. Our latest guide shows you how to protect it against damage and destruction so that it will last for years to come, in tip top condition.
What to use garden sleepers for
30 May 2023
Suitable in every style of garden, sleepers can be used in a variety of ways. Here, we look at how you can use them in your garden.
Get your decking summer ready
15 May 2023
With summer not too far away and the hope of sunnier weather just around the corner, it’s time to get your decking ready for relaxing and entertaining.
Common causes of damage to decking and how to prevent them
20 March 2023
In our latest guide, we look at the most common causes of damage to timber decking, both environmental and manmade, and show you how to prevent them happening to yours.
How to plan and lay decking
06 March 2023
Longer days and warmer evenings aren’t far away and many of us will be thinking of installing a new deck. Our latest guide shows you how to plan and lay simple, ground-level decking.
When to install garden decking
13 February 2023
Us Brits love our decked areas and we make the most of them all year round, weather permitting. Here, we look at the best time of year to install new decking and the answer might surprise you!