Our gardens can look a bit bedraggled and unloved at this time of the year as many plants have died back, pots and planters are empty and deciduous trees and shrubs are bare, but it is at precisely at this time of the year that we actually get to see more of the natural features of our gardens. If you are considering doing some structural changes to your garden such as installing a patio, or a water feature now is the time to start planning the work or even begin clearing areas in preparation. Should you decide on improving or installing a patio, the first step is to measure out the area of the garden where you would like your patio to be situated. After that you will need to decide on the materials you are going to use for your patio. Many people choose stone slabs as they are... Read More

In Milton Keynes, as with anywhere in the UK, buying a product like turf can be a minefield. Unless you are an absolute expert and buy turf in large quantities all the time, it can feel impossible to know how to get hold of quality turf. To help you buy high quality turf in Milton Keynes, here are some pointers to guide you. The key thing to note for anyone buying turf is that the supplier you choose is everything. A turf supplier will want to keep their reputation and become known for the quality of their supplies, so that they can win lucrative contracts from landscapers, greens keepers etc. and these people can spread the word about their products and how good they are. This means for you as a consumer that if you can find a good supplier, you can generally rely on their name for... Read More

Many families now have quite a small outdoor space as developers often try to squeeze as many properties into a plot as they can but whatever size your garden is there are ways to make that outdoor area look larger. The first thing to do is to sketch out to scale the area you have to work with and a rough idea of the elements that you want to include in the garden such as water features, flower beds and seating areas. There are lots of ideas online if you are struggling to know where to start. When it comes to constructing your garden ideas it is good to incorporate a winding path leading to different areas of the garden as this will create the illusion that the garden is wider than it is or alternatively a short, wide garden can be made to seem longer by the use of straight... Read More

The cost of garden furniture has risen in recent years and so it is important to look after any garden furniture items that you have so that they will give you years of enjoyment. The best way to prevent garden furniture from deteriorating is to pack it away in a garden shed or outbuilding where it will be protected from the elements however this is not always an option especially if the furniture is large and does not fold away. It may be necessary to leave the furniture in the garden and cover it with either a purpose made cover or by using a large waterproof tarpaulin sheet. If the latter is used it is a good idea to buy one that has eyelets around the edge and a cord which can be threaded through and tightened at the bottom around the items as this will prevent the cover from... Read More

If you want to overhaul your garden lawn perhaps because you have a few bare patches in it, or the moles have been at work autumn is the ideal time to re-turf a damaged lawn. There are three main options open to you if you want to improve the appearance of your lawn. Firstly, you could spread grass seed on the bare patches however this is better done in the spring. Laying turf or artificial grass are better options if you want a quick transformation as you get the look of a healthy full lawn almost immediately. You do however need to care for it and water it regularly to ensure it grows well. Turf is usually a reasonably priced option and can be bought from many outlets such as garden centres and DIY stores and so is a popular choice. Artificial grass will be more expensive, but... Read More