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How to Guides featuring how to build patios, paths, flower beds and more! Perfect for DIY gardeners and those on a budget.
9 February 2022
How to make a small garden look bigger
How to make a small garden look bigger is possible through careful thought and good garden design. A small garden can become a place to relax or for entertaining with family and friends. Here are 6 handy tips on how to make a small garden look bigger: 1. Shape The […]
Read Article8 September 2021
How To Design A Garden Bed
As with any big project, the key to garden bed success is proper research and planning.
Read Article2 September 2021
How To Design A Garden Border
One of the ways to go about creating a stunning and stylish garden is to include herbaceous borders throughout the space, with various plants and shrubs arranged closely together in such a way as to use colour, shape and scale to dramatic effect. Before you get out your spade and […]
Read Article26 August 2021
How To Lay and Point Flagstones
Flagstones are one of the most beautiful natural stones you can find and they can be used in a wide variety of different ways, both inside and outside your home. Flagstones are a particularly good option if you’re considering having a patio laid down in your garden. While you can […]
Read Article13 August 2021
How To Create A Garden For Your New-Build Home
Moving house can be difficult, time-consuming and very stressful, but once you’re ensconced in the property, all the fun can really begin!
Read Article8 August 2021
How To Use Edging In Your Garden
When it comes to landscaping your garden, a good principle of design to follow is the idea of creating different zones, each with its own purpose. This helps to build a sense of structure and flow throughout your outdoor areas and keeps everything organised, while still looking beautiful. A hugely […]
Read Article18 July 2021
How To Build a Small Garden Wall
Walling blocks are ideal for creating a raised bed, enclosing a patio area, garden steps or building a bbq. Terracotta bricks can also be used to create paths and border edging. You may also want to consider using Oakstone timber planter sections to create a raised bed. The construction of […]
Read Article22 June 2021
How To Lay Stepping Stones
Stepping Stone are perfect for linking different spaces within a garden design, both helping to create a magical atmosphere as well as providing practical solutions to allow footfall over decorative gravel or across a lawned area.
Read Article7 April 2021
How To Lay Stepping Stones In Your Garden | Stepping Stone Path Guide
A stepping stone path is designed to be visually pleasing, to lead you on an unhurried journey through your garden, or more practically help preserve your garden lawn from frequent pedestrian traffic. Stepping stones can be quick, easy to lay and able to enhance your lawn area both practically and […]
Read Article19 July 2020
How to design with outdoor terracotta tiles
How to design with outdoor terracotta tiles. Terracotta tiles have been used outdoors since Roman times. The Roman settlers in AD100 Britain would re-create the style of outdoor space villa living that was so popular back home. As they settled in Britain they were keen to carry on their Mediterranean […]
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