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19/11/2020

How to Shop Safely This Christmas

2020 has been a year of uncertainty, but one thing we want to make sure we can enjoy is Christmas. Although we may not be able to celebrate the way we usually we would, we can try and start planning now to still make it the most wonderful time of the year! Stay Safe, Buy Online According to the BBC, shoppers are being advised to start their Christmas shopping earlier than ever this year. More of us will be buying online, which can result in longer deliveries and much sought... Read More

09/10/2020

Tips to Weatherproof your Garden Furniture

At GardenStreet, we love Autumn. The change of seasons brings us stunning foliage, crisp warnings, and the reintroduction of the pumpkin flavoured coffees in our favourite coffee shops! With the change of seasons, it also acts as a reminder to make sure that our garden furniture is weatherproofed and ready for winter. But how do you protect your garden furniture? What, if any, action is needed? Typically garden furniture tends to be made of either a plastic/rattan, wood, or metal. Each of these requires a different type of care. Wooden... Read More

13/08/2020
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A Guide to Carports

Whilst garages are a popular way to store and protect your vehicles, Carports make a fantastic alternative. Carports tend to be a much more cost effective way of giving your vehicles protection, are easier to assemble and have more flexibility over where it can be located. Does a Carport Add Value? Buying a carport can be an expensive outlay, and you’ll be unable to take it with you when you move home. We reached out to a local Estate Agent covering Shropshire to find out if adding one to your... Read More

18/06/2020
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Made to Measure Fencing

We provide metal fencing and gates for properties up and down the UK. We are able to help customers with ordering made to measure fencing which is suitably sized for the boundary of their property. GardenStreet are here to help with a few of the most common questions customers ask about made to measure fencing, as well as offering general advice. What is The Cheapest Fence to Install? We provide a vast array of different designs for metal fencing. Some feature swirl designs, such as the Stirling range or art... Read More

02/04/2020

Is it cheaper to build or buy a shed?

When researching the idea of replacing your garden shed, people may be surprised how much a shed costs in the UK. Forest Research UK advise that over the last 15 years timber prices have increased, which means you may be paying more now than you did all those years ago. The DIY enthusiast within us may now even consider if it is cheaper to build a shed from scratch, rather than buying one directly from a shop or website. We at GardenStreet have investigated this, focusing on a traditional 6×4... Read More

27/02/2020
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Should I Size up in Wellies? Our Guide to Wellies

Wellies are a staple piece of footwear for any wardrobe and are great for festivals, dog walks and just general day to day wear in the rainy British weather. But are wellies any good for walking and which ones are the best? We’ve comprised a simple guide on which wellies are the best quality, and what to look out for when finding the right size and fit. Which wellies are best for walking? If you like to take regular country walks, or are often out walking your dog, you will... Read More