Winter is just one of those periods, whereby you have to let nature run its course on your garden, and you may be better off taking a step back. You should, however, prepare your garden for the cold months that ahead. Barbecues and metal seating should be covered, while cushions should be brought into the …
We really like the affect you can get by having a wooden terrace/patio installed in your garden, whether it connects to your home or not. A wood terrace with wooden vertical beams and open slats across for a roof can be transformed into an outdoor elegant paradise. You can have trellis’ installed around and on …
When you have a family, it’s a good idea to landscape your garden to suit you, otherwise you risk it getting ruined… If all you have is grass, you’ll need to be careful, repeated running inside and out of your back door by children and/or pets can ruin your grass, so it might be worthwhile …
When you live in a home with a garden you basically have another “room” to “decorate”. Firstly, just with other rooms in your home, you need to decide on what you want to use the garden space for. Space will be a large factor with this. If you have a large garden, or perhaps one …
When you have decided that re-vamping the garden is a must do, there are several aspects you need to consider. Take into consideration the size and shape of your garden and also how much time you want to spend tending to it. If you have decided on a low maintenance garden then we would suggest …
Railway sleepers have been used for centuries as the foundation that track is laid on. These wooden ties are heavy, long-lasting, and they’ve proven reliable for decades on end without needing any additional work or maintenance. Because of their long lives and durability these sleepers have attracted the notice of everyone from home builders to …
A clean patio can make a huge difference to the appeal of a garden but it usually involves a great deal of physical work if you want your tiles to show up nice and clean. Taking a wet rough sided sponge to the tiles can take a great deal of time but it means you …
The edging of a garden is often an accurate reflection of the owner, and only those gardeners who have good attention to detail to really think about garden edging. There are many different options out there when it comes to garden edging and this post will talk you through some of the finest examples. Pebble …
Every landscaping project should be planned in advance if it’s too look exactly as you wish, and some of the best landscaping projects start with a drawing on plain white paper. A full coloured drawing can help you see what colour tie together well, and which areas may lack colours, while furniture, and surfaces can …
If you haven’t given your garden much attention over the last several months than you may find that it is time to weed again. Weeding is a bit of a nightmare for all kinds of gardeners whether you’re experienced or not, and while it may take up a great deal of time, your garden will …