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One of the most popular choices when it comes to distinguishing the front of your property boundary is a short wall with metal railings on top. This provides a traditional appearance whilst adding a natural balance to your garden and pathway. Do I Need Planning Permission To Install Railings? Before purchasing bricks or railings to start your project you may need to seek for planning permission. The following points would all require planning permission from your Local Authority. If you are in doubt over any of these points, or want... Read More

Upcycling is a cheap way to do up your garden. As well as the environmental benefits of encouraging recycling and reusing, it creates quirky and unique designs not found in shops – at a fraction of the cost! 1) Welly Planters Have your wellies seen better days? Perhaps you’ve outgrown them, or they have started to wear out? Create quirky planters by using them to grown plants or herbs! The holes will act as natural drainage, and bright designs can add texture and vibrancy to your garden 2) Tire Planters... Read More

During the UK lockdown more of us are looking to grow our own produce at home. A popular way of getting into gardening and getting ‘green fingers’ is by planting up some herbs. What are The Easiest Herbs to Grow? The weather in the UK can be very unreliable at best, so it’s important to know which herbs will be adaptable in our climate. The following herbs are perfect both for starting out growing your own and are fine to grow here in our climate: Before purchasing your first set... Read More

We’ve all been spending much more time in our gardens this year, but why should that stop when the summer comes to an end? With it looking more likely to be spending Bonfire Night at home this year, you can quickly & easily transform your outside space into a cosy winter garden. By using a firepit in your outdoor dining or lounge area, you are extending your home and bringing the indoors outside. What better way to spend an evening by cosying up under a warm blanket, toasting marshmallows and... Read More

Choosing the right garden furniture for your home can take time. Once you’ve made that all important decision, you’ll want to ensure it stays looking as new as possible, for as long as possible. To help ensure this, it may be worth investing in a cover to protect your furniture. What Are The Best Covers For Outdoor Furniture? Polyester is considered the most popular material for use as a cover. This is due to its durability, lightweight nature and when suitably treated water-resistant. This plastic material tends to be competitively... Read More

A large number of us have had to adapt to new and changing work situations this year due to the UK lockdown. This has resulted in many employees and business owners switching to working from home instead of the office, with some companies even deciding to keep their staff working from home as restrictions ease. On top of this around 85,000 new online businesses have started since the start of the pandemic. If you are one of those working from home you may be looking for a more permanent area... Read More