Garden Design

  1. The best time to install garden decking

    The popularity of decking continues largely thanks to the fact that it provides such an attractive and functional focal point, yet can be installed by those with only basic DIY carpentry skills. With a wide range of components allowing for complete bespoke

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  2. How to make your decking more homely

    As the weather begins to change and spring turns into summer, more and more people leave the confines of their homes to enjoy their outdoor spaces. Many people have garden areas with decking and the key is making the outdoor decking more inviting for

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  3. Why choose decking over patios?

    Decking, decking, decking – read all about it! Even though decking has been around for years, people seem to think that it is a new novelty. Many people will tell you that they want it because it looks nice but they can’t afford it or it’s too complicated,

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  4. Filling potholes with The Pothole Gardener

    Filling potholes with The Pothole Gardener

    We managed to speak to guerilla gardener Steve Wheen from The Pothole Garden about his work, how he finds inspiration and why he creates pothole gardens, as well as the benefits of gardening.

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  5. April’s top 5 garden structures and fences

    April’s top 5 garden structures and fences

    With summer just around the corner, gardens can often need a bit of TLC and part of that is making sure that your fences and garden structures are looking great. Over winter, it is quite common for garden fencing and structures to take a bit of damage

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  6. Garden Fencing Ideas and Inspiration

    Garden Fencing Ideas and Inspiration

    Fencing normally serves some purpose:  to restrict movement or access; often to provide privacy. To this end fencing is erected to keep animals – sometimes also children - out of a specific area. Depending on its purpose the fence will be made

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  7. 7 decking accessories for summer

    7 decking accessories for summer

    Summer is drawing near and it is time to begin enjoying the warm days after being cooped up all winter. It is the time to make use of outdoor space like a summer terrace or deck, creating great outdoor living space for any number of activities or simply

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  8. DIY Decorations for Small Gardens

    DIY Decorations for Small Gardens

    As spring arrives it is time to begin prepping the garden areas ready for guests. One way to spruce up your garden is with various DIY outdoor decorating ideas. Decorating a small garden nicely makes it more visually appealing and feel more welcoming.

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  9. How to keep your fences in line with your landscape

    How to keep your fences in line with your landscape

    There are three main points to consider when thinking about landscaping fence lines. Any and all plants along a fence line usually involve softening, camouflaging, or playing up the stylistic theme of the hard landscaping. In most cases a wooden fence

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  10. Designing A Garden on A Budget

    Designing A Garden on A Budget

    Low-Cost Garden Design Tips

    Designing a garden doesn't have to be an expensive task. There are lots of beautiful gardens all over the UK that have been created on a limited budget, to prove the point.

    In this guide, you will

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