Ideas and Advice

30/04/2020

Teppanyaki Cooking – Top 5 Garden Street Recipes to try on your firepit set in 2020

Firepit tables are one of the ‘in’ trends for 2020. It’s not hard to see why, as they can create an interactive dining experience at your table without leaving your seat. Teppanyaki is a Japanese term which literally translates to ‘Cooking on a Griddle’. We’ve chosen our top 5 Teppanyaki cooking recipes which you can make with friends around one of our firepit sets. Vegan Grilled Beet Chips – Prep Time: 30 mins; Cooking Time: 45 mins Vegan friendly and healthy, cooking beetroot chips on the griddle pan of a... Read More

09/04/2020

Products Spotlight: Rowlinson Prestbury

At GardenStreet, we are always excited when a new collection of products hits the shelves and is introduced to the market.  This is as our customers can see the result of years of thorough planning, research & product development in developing a high quality product. Our care and attention to detail is showcased in the sets, that we are sure our customers will love when they see them. For 2020, a new range of rattan furniture has arrived into stock by Rowlinson. The Prestbury collection features outdoor dining sets, recliner... 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

26/03/2020

Greenhouses

How Does A Greenhouse Work? Since the Roman times we’ve been using controlled areas to grow vegetables and plants. Greenhouses traditionally are structures with glass walls and a glass roof, and are designed to stay warm inside even during cold winter months. Light enters through the glass and turns the sunlight into heat, which then fills the interior of the greenhouse. Heat has a different wavelength to light and becomes trapped inside your greenhouse. Whilst light transfers quickly through glass, heat on the other hand escapes slowly through glass. The... Read More

19/03/2020

Our Top 5 Grey Rattan Furniture Picks

Choosing the right garden furniture can be a nightmare. From picking the right material, to finding the right style set. At GardenStreet, we have years of experience in helping people find the right garden furniture for them and to suit their needs. Here are our top 5 picks for Spring 2020, to use as inspiration for when purchasing your next set. 1. Something a Little Different Enjoy teppanyaki cooking without leaving your seat, with the Maze Rattan Oxford Firepit Set. The gas firepit in the centre of the table can... Read More

12/03/2020

Building a Fence: Hints & Tips

How Deep Should Concrete/Fence Posts Be Buried? Metal or Wooden Posts should ideally be sunk 2 foot into the ground and then set using gravel or concrete. We also recommend that the hole should be at least two thirds bigger than the post of which you’re fitting. If you are using timber posts we also advise that you either concrete or Postcrete the posts on top of a minimum of 2 inches of gravel to allow for drainage. How Far Apart Do You Set Fence Posts? Most of the wooden... Read More

05/03/2020

Buying a Cabin for Your Garden

Why Purchase a Log Cabin? Log Cabins are a fantastic way to add an additional room to your property. Whilst they cannot be lived in, they can provide an additional bedroom should it be required as this would be ancillary to your house. A very popular use of a cabin is as a home office, hobby room or a place to exercise/house your gym equipment. In particular for using such a building as a workspace, the cabin would be set away from the hustle and bustle of your home, giving... Read More