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For the Garden

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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clean and clear garden deck

One of the most common ways in which we enjoy the summer is sitting out on our garden decks, soaking in those precious few months. However, to make the most of this time, you should ensure your deck is safe for you, your family, pets and visitors. Read on for our comprehensive decking safety guide […]

Warm and cosy garden office

Many people question, “Can a garden office be used all year round?” Well, the short answer is yes! However, the longer answer is more like, “yes you can, provided you have made it safe and comfortable to use no matter the weather.” We will be covering the following to help you make sure you do […]

brown composite wood fence

Composite wood fencing is becoming more and more popular. The main reason likely being due to the fact that they are fairly low maintenance. However, you should know that even composite wood will require a certain amount of care. In this post we will share our top tips and advice to help you to keep […]

Garden with various zones

Most of us enjoy spending time in our garden. As soon as the sun arrives, we are out there making the most of every second. Whether that’s to use it for stress relief, home exercise or even a place for the kids to run around and burn off some energy. Optimising your garden space through […]

Textrol being applied to a deck with a roller

Cleaning and finishing a deck doesn’t need to be a difficult and time consuming task. There are a wide variety of tools available to make the process as quick and easy as possible, for a wide range of budgets. Here we’ve listed out our top tools, so you can get on with making the most […]

Double slatted fence

After the destructive storms of the past few months, there’s a good chance your fences aren’t in the best condition. You may be able to do a quick fix but in some cases, you might need a whole new fence. Today we are going to be guiding you through how you can build your own […]