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For the Garden: Page 5

For all things garden related, here you will find tips and advice on how to keep your garden looking its best, inspiration for unique features and more.

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Garden bench covered in snow

Autumn is the perfect time to start thinking and planning how about how you intend to protect your garden furniture come the harsh Winter months. Storage If at all possible you should consider storing your furniture in a shed, garage or any other outbuilding over Winter. This will drastically improve the risk of any moisture-related […]

Traditional wooden hot tub

Hot tub buying guide

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Hot tubs are a great addition to any outdoor space. Whether you are looking for a basic inflatable or an ultimate luxury model with all the bells and whistles it can be a little daunting as to which is right for you. This handy guide will explain the various types and features available to help […]

composite wood deck

Deciding on a new deck is something that you may be struggling with. There are so many different types and prices that it can be confusing. One of the biggest questions people have is whether to use timber or composite wood decking. So, today we are going to be answering some of the most popular […]

D1 Pro on a garden deck

Today we are going to be answering our top 10 decking questions to help assist you with the decision of installing a deck, or by offering advice for the care and maintenance should you already have one installed. Installing and correctly maintaining a deck can be a great idea for many reasons. It creates a […]

Rocks painted with a Christmas theme

How to paint rocks

Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides

Painting rocks has become very popular – especially in recent years. It’s an activity that easy to do and fun for all ages. Although you can paint rocks for personal use, it has also become a community game. You may have noticed some brightly coloured rocks around when on a walk in your local parks […]

House plans

You may be surprised to learn that there are a wide variety of things you can do to your home without the need for planning permission. From simply adding a garden space all the way to installing a swimming pool, we will take you through our top 10 things you can do to your house/garden […]

Green table and chairs in a garden

Painting wooden furniture is an easy and fun way to completely transform it. You may be looking to brighten it, make it more fitting with the environment or even up-cycle something that on first glance may seem worthy of being thrown away! Some people may be put off painting their wooden furniture through fear of […]

multi levelled garden bed

Have you ever wanted to build a raised garden bed but are unsure about how to go about it? Well, we’re here to show you how! Building anything from scratch can seem a little daunting, but we’re here to show you just how easy it is to build your very own raised garden bed! There […]

hardwood deck finished with D1 Pro

Having a garden deck has now become extremely popular and due to its popularity, a variety of materials are now available to suit everyone. Hardwood decking was the number 1 material for many years, but as times have changed so have people’s needs and budgets. To get a fair comparison of the two, we need […]