Raised garden beds offer gardeners a multitude of benefits, from the reduction of back pain because you’re not having to bend as far to tend to your veggies, to an extending growing season because the soil should warm earlier in the year. They’re also a great way to combat poor soil, as they allow you […]
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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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The gardening season is well and truly in full swing and many of us have planted out most of our veggies and are waiting patiently for them to grow. Along with the regular feeding and weeding, now is the perfect time to get your garden shed organised for the long (and hopefully warm) summer ahead. […]
Building a shed or garden furniture out of pallets
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareOften overlooked, pallets are a readily available, cheap (you can sometimes get them for free) and easy-to-use building material, that can be put together to form a variety of structures. It’s not an exaggeration to say that, with a bit of imagination, you can make some pretty impressive things out of a few pallets. Plus, […]
Rescuing a poolside deck from failed high street decking oils
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareWe’re always pleased to hear about how our products have helped customers with their renovation projects. However, we were particularly delighted when one of our Partners Roger, of R and A Pressure Washing Services, sent us these photographs of a poolside deck renovation he recently completed. The customer had previously treated their poolside deck with […]
How to clean and protect reeded decking
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareWithout the proper maintenance and protection, decking can begin to look tired and dirty. Many people use their decking nearly every day in the summer and because our decking is usually placed within view of our homes, many of our customers come to us for help to find a product that will smarten up their […]
Makeover for a cedar clad garden office and gym
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareIt never ceases to amaze us what a difference a new finish makes to wood cladding. We have recently had a customer who was in desperate need of a makeover for cedar clad garden office & gym. Roger at R and A Pressure Washing has given us another great case study to show you and we […]
How to clean untreated wood cladding and restore its colour
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareIf left untreated, wood cladding will eventually become ‘weathered’ and turn grey due to sun exposure. It will also become dirty, which can prevent your new finish from properly adhering to the wood. Before attempting to apply your new finish, it’s essential to clean the untreated wood to remove all of the dirt and grime […]
If you want to protect your wooden raised beds from the weather, there are some simple and effective steps you can take. Once constructed, the best solution is to treat them with the right paint or oil finish. It will make sure your beds remain in tip top condition over time and don’t warp or […]
A lot of people think that sheds aren’t exactly a thing to get excited about, but those people fail to appreciate that there are some truly spectacular sheds out there. They are much more interesting, much more exciting, and in many cases much more beautiful than a simple place to keep tools. The Allotment Roof […]
Composite decking is an attractive, practical, and long-lasting addition to just about any garden. However, keeping it attractive and making sure it’s as long-lasting as it can be will require a little bit of maintenance now and again. This does not have to be difficult or hard work. Cleaning Your Composite Deck You can help keep […]