As anyone who lives in the UK will know the weather in the summertime can de very unpredictable. Some days may be hot and sunny, but some may be cloudy and rainy with the temperature changing be several degrees within a day or two. If you enjoy entertaining guests in the garden then you will need to be mindful of this when planning your event and preparing your... Read More
Choosing Your New Up and Over Canopy or Retractable Garage Door
In the vast and often complex world of garage doors, up and over garage doors are one of the simplest, most versatile choices you can make for your garage and property. They are the type of door most commonly associated with a garage and they can last many, many years when a quality model is selected. As a garage door, they are the best of both worlds, straddling the divide... Read More
Installing raised beds to make gardening easier
As we get older we often get more time to spend in our gardens tending the plants, weeding and planting out new bedding plants and shrubs but for some people bending or kneeling down to do these tasks becomes more difficult. A good solution to this problem is to install raised beds in your garden or on your patio. A simple raised bed can be built using wooden pallets which... Read More
Building a bar area in your garden
With many of us being confined to our homes are gardens over the past 12 months, it should come as no surprise that outdoor bars and man cave sales have boomed. You can buy a pre-built bar to install in your garden or you can create your own. Some fantastic bars have been built from wooden pallets, and if you have the time, you can save yourself a lot of money doing it this... Read More
Making a shady spot in a sunny garden
If you are fortunate enough to have a south facing garden you will be aware that having the sun shining on the garden during the hottest part of the day can be a blessing and a curse. The intense heat during a sunny afternoon can mean that you either have to go indoors or try to find a shady place somewhere in the garden. There are solutions to this problem and depending on... Read More