Ideas and Advice

24/12/2020
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How to Upcycle Garden Furniture with Paint

Upcycling garden furniture is a quick and cost effective way to revitalise your outdoor space. A lick of paint can keep your colours in trend for 2021, and also help your environmental offset (rather than buying new). It also gives a real unique finish to your garden, as upcycling can mean a personal colour scheme to your furniture which can’t be replicated with store bought products. How do you upcycle wood? Tired wooden furniture can have a lease of life with upcycling. Most wooden garden products in the UK tend... Read More

17/12/2020

How to Install Garden Railings

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

10/12/2020

Upcycling Inspiration: Top 5 Ideas to Try this Winter

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

03/12/2020
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The Ultimate Christmas Buying Guide

Get your Christmas shopping sorted with the ultimate GardenStreet gift guide. Including presents for foodies, kids, and garden enthusiasts, we have you covered. Here are our top seven picks of our favourite gifts for Christmas 2020. Ooni Koda We’ve covered the Ooni Koda before – and the fact is we love it! As well as looking the part with its sleek design, the proof is in the pudding (or Pizza in this case…). The impressive pizza oven reaches temperatures of up to 500°C , to cooks a pizza in as... Read More

26/11/2020

How to Make Your Own Herb Garden

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

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

12/11/2020
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Top Picks for the Garden this Autumn

Despite Summer 2020 now being a distant memory, it is a great time to look to purchase for your garden. As well as keep your garden presentable over winter, prudent purchasing can also help extend the time you spend in your garden over the next few months. The changing, cooler weather can be a deterrent in using your outdoor space, but that needn’t be the case. Our collection of outdoor heaters can keep you snug in your garden, and help you to continue to use your outdoor space into the... Read More

04/11/2020

Finding the Right Firepit

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

29/10/2020

How to Staycation in the Garden in 2021

Forget going abroad or spending money on a campsite or boutique hotel and create the perfect getaway in your very own back garden. Follow our tips and tricks to ensure you have a garden staycation that will create ever lasting memories.  Create a campsite One of the best things about camping is that it doesn’t matter the location, as long as you can make it fun! And the added bonus is that your shower and toilets are in the warmth of your home, so there’s no risk of a midnight... Read More

22/10/2020

Choosing The Right Cover For Your Garden Furniture

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