Gates can make a big impact on visitors to your home, as well as on those who drive past it. They can also make your home safe and secure. When considering the installation of a gate, you should think style, practicality, ambience and security that it can provide to your home. There are many types of gates, most of which are made from hardwood, or the decorative ones that are... Read More
Tulips and the winter months
With the winter months now upon us, is it time to put down our gardening tools and pack up until spring comes back around? We don’t think so. Winter may bring freezing conditions that certainly makes it more difficult to grow plants and flowers, yet it’s not the be all and end all. Changing up your strategy Many experienced gardeners will plant their bulbs in containers... Read More
Protect your wooden shed this winter
The harsh winter weather can cause damage to your garden and especially any wooden features, such as fencing and sheds. Before the wet weather starts settling in and the frost begins, it is important that you protect any wood in your garden from these weather conditions. Wood can easily rot if it is exposed to wet, damp conditions over a prolonged period of time. Prepare the... Read More
Oiling your summer house
Many people opt to build their own summerhouse, and after the work is complete it’s easy to put the kettle on relax and unwind. That’s only if you’ve oiled it ready for the ever-changing British weather. Oiling is so important because it prevents the oak from decaying, and it offers the best possible protection against wildlife and weather. You should aim to oil your... Read More
Maintaining a good quality lawn
Lawns are considered one of the most important parts of your garden and that’s why maintaining their quality is so important. The quality of grass comes from a mix of length, colour and patchiness, each component requires its own maintenance in order for the overall quality of grass to be good. Grass quality can be affected by a numerous amount of things, such as pets,... Read More
Adding a rockery to your garden
If you love gardening and want to create a beautiful area full of flowers, you may want to add a rockery area. Rockeries are great for any type of garden, big or small as you can control how large you want it to be. First you need to plan out where you want the rockery to be placed, corners tend to be a popular option, however you need the area to be exposed to an adequate... Read More
Changing that extra garden space into a lovely summer house
Gardens are a great place to be in those summer months, and having a lovely summer house to relax and unwind in really makes a perfect end to a day. There are a few different options when it comes to a summer house, you can go for a ready-made summer house, or if you have the skills, building one for your self is a great option. It is a good idea to get an electrician involved... Read More
Building a bird house for your garden this spring
Don’t be cooped up inside this spring, why not make something with the family that you can be proud of enjoy for years to come. A bird house is an ideal and safe spring project that will give you and your kids hours of stimulation. You can find many different bird house designs online and the great news is you do not require a lot of wood or steel to complete the... Read More
Entering your garden into your local ‘best garden competition’
There are several ways in which you can maintain and improve your gardens if you want to enter a ‘best garden competition’. Wining in a garden competition does require a lot of effort, however, and judges will without a doubt be looking for any signs of weakness. Entering your garden into a local ‘best garden competition’ is easy but the work required to win is not. So... Read More
Benefits of having a composter in your garden
When it comes to garden composting, there are a lot of factors you have to take into account before taking the plunge. Let’s take a look at how a composter will satisfy your composting itch. Speed It Up The process of composting is one dictated by time. You can naturally speed up the process if you want to invest some extra energy. It can be done by turning a classic... Read More