How To Guides
How to Guides featuring how to build patios, paths, flower beds and more! Perfect for DIY gardeners and those on a budget.
26 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
Updated: 18th February 2025 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 […]
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 […]
Read Article20 January 2020
How to use patterns in patio design
How to use patterns in patio design. Throughout the ages you can see how patterns have been used in design. No where more than nature displays the wonderful art of pattern design, from the simple to the intricate. When planning your outdoor space why not look to add some pattern […]
Read Article13 October 2019
How to create a Mediterranean garden
Many of us have a love for the Mediterranean culture and certainly the weather! Why not create a piece of the Mediterranean in your own garden, so you can enjoy the alfresco dining experience. Or at least bring colour and vibrancy to your outdoor space. Here are 5 handy tips […]
Read Article10 May 2018
How to choose the right paving material for your patio
Choosing the right paving material for your patio is a key decision to make and given the wide choice available, this can be a daunting task. In fact, at times when you are faced with a variety of opinions from suppliers and contractors, it can be overwhelming. It is my […]
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