Garden

While the hot weather can never be guaranteed in the Great British Summertime, you don’t want to be caught out if a heatwave strikes! The first thing that us Brits rush to do in the warm weather is to get outside in the garden and soak up the sunshine while we can, but for some of us the heat can be pretty unbearable! Luckily, we’ve got some great tips for keeping cool in the hot weather, so you can enjoy your garden for longer!   You may want to reach... Read More

It’s one thing to say you’d like to put up some decking in the garden, but have you thought about anything further than a single square of decking? We’ve got some great ways that you can upstyle your decking this summer, whether you’re starting from scratch or you’re just looking to improve upon the decking you already have.   Create Multiple Levels Decking with multiple levels is immediately more interesting to the eye, and allows you to split the decking into different areas. Maybe you’d like a garden area on... Read More

To get the most out of your garden during the sunnier months, you’ll need to know how to take proper care of your lawn. It doesn’t require a whole lot of work, but if you spread these tasks throughout spring to autumn you’ll be able to maintain a pristine looking lawn that you can be proud of. Overseeding Start with this task in the Spring. Take a look at your lawn and assess where you think that it might be looking a bit thin or patchy. In these areas, you’ll... Read More

Prepare for the summer holidays The holidays are coming, and whether you’re parents or simply know a few teachers, your garden will be the best place to spend the six weeks with family and friends. If you haven’t done so already, give the garden a good tidy up, dust down the garden furniture and make sure that you’re stocked up on plenty of garden based toys and activities for the kids.   Care for your lawn Lawn care can be tricky to get right. While instinct is to turn the... Read More

We want you to make the most of your garden this summer, and adding fun features that can be enjoyed by all the family is just one part of enjoying that experience. A children’s sandpit can be the perfect way to let your little ones run wild while you sit and enjoy the sunshine from your rattan furniture. If you’re really into your DIY and want to make your own sandpit, we’ll take you through how to build a children’s sandpit in this blog post. It’s really much more simple... Read More