Railway sleepers are a popular fixture in many gardens throughout the country. Available in softwoods and hardwoods, they offer a stylish addition to any outdoor living area, adding a rustic charm that many desire for their garden. Sleepers are also highly versatile. They can be used as garden edging, raised flower beds, retaining walls, wooden …
Brambles are a common fixture throughout the UK. Growing everywhere from people’s gardens to along pathways and roadsides, there are a few areas where these tough perennials don’t grow. Once a bramble appears the plant spreads like wildfire, to the point where it can be almost impossible to kill and get rid of them! What …
Does it work? It can be frustrating to have to constantly get rid of weeds growing in your lawn or garden, so much so that you might consider using quick and easily accessible items around the household to get the job done. After all, buying weed-exterminators/herbicides can be expensive and no one wants to pay …
A lawn scarifier is a gardening tool used to maintain lawns. Although they look like a lawn mower, a lawn scarifier doesn’t cut the grass but instead aerates the soil using teeth, blades, or claws. These dig into the soil and pull out lawn thatch such as grass, moss, and other debris. Doing so helps …
One day your beautiful conifer tree was lush and green, then the next day you noticed it was turning brown. What happened so quickly to turn the needles of the conifer brown? It’s shocking to see the once healthy green evergreen draped in brown needles and looking sickly. There are a few potential causes behind …
What exactly is a shed base? A shed base is one of the most important things to consider when you are building a shed, regardless of the type of construction you are building or the material you are using to make it. It is the very foundation that your shed will be built upon so …
There are fewer things better in life than soaking up the sun and relaxing in your garden. Of course, sometimes the sun gets a little overbearing, in which case it’s nice to have some protection from the elements while still enjoying sitting outside. For this job, look no further than a cantilever parasol. This type …
Patios are a great place to spend time outdoors, offering a relaxing spot to sit and enjoy your garden, whether grabbing a bite to eat with the kids or kicking back and unwinding with a book. Yet our patios are often overlooked when it comes to garden maintenance, with many quietly gather algae, dirt, and …
Digging soil is one of the toughest gardening tasks there is. It takes a lot of time and physical exertion to dig and turnover soil, often leaving you feeling tired and achy when you are done. Below we have reviewed 6 of the best rotavators that you can use in your garden or allotment. VonHaus …
When autumn arrives the trees begin to slowly transform, with the lush green leaves slowly turning to oranges and yellows before falling to the ground. It’s a sight to behold, especially when you have trees in the garden that will add a whole new palette of colour to the outdoor space. Yet all these beautiful …
