A neglected garden will look much better with a thorough clean. After a weekend of scrubbing, raking, and digging your outdoor space will look much more inviting even though you haven’t replaced anything or spent a lot of money. Roll …
How’s your lawn looking? Brown, patchy, long, filled with moss? Don’t worry, it can be sorted out in a weekend. Spring or Autumn is the best time to sort out your lawn. In winter its too wet, and in summer …
A garden perimeter is one of the first things we look at outside and it provides safety from intruders too. But is yours looking past its best? No worries, you can fix your fence throughout a weekend. Here’s how: Clean …
Raised beds are a popular way to grow vegetables or flowers if the soil is poor or you need some extra height. Kids love them too, a little raised bed of their own is a great way to kick start …
Does your garden need some new life? What about a new flower border? Here’s how to create a flower border in one weekend. Where To Place a New Garden Border? Creating a border that runs along your fence line just …
Container gardening is great fun and perfect for the smallest of spaces. A small balcony can hold a container, and if you’re not up for digging a border then pots can transform your garden. Installing a few potted containers is …
Our gardens tend to be landscaped, decked, mown, and fenced. This leaves few options for wildlife that would naturally move in. If your outside space is devoid of life how about spending a weekend welcoming wildlife into your garden? Essential …
Encouraging children off the tech and into the garden is hard work, but if your garden is child friendly, they’ll enjoy their time outside. Here’s how to make your garden a play haven for kids. How to Create a Kids …
Over time decking gets dirty, slippery and looks faded but don’t worry because you can restore deck to its former glory in one weekend. The first job is to remove any furniture or plant pots and sweep away leaves or …
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Are nosy neighbours or an unsightly shed getting you down? Let’s talk screening. A private garden encourages everyone to head outside and enjoy the fresh air. Here’s how you can install screening in one weekend. Block Out Your Neighbours With …
Rockeries are eye-catching garden features that do especially well on a slope or that piece of rough garden you despair of. The best plants for a rockery are alpines that grow naturally on mountainous slopes enjoying the good drainage and …
Eating outside is one of our favourite things to do when the weather warms up. Who doesn’t love a veggie kebab or hot pizza from your very own outdoor eating area? But hold on – is yours an embarrassment? Let’s …
An uneven garden is difficult to enjoy and it makes mowing the lawn properly impossible. To get the full benefit of a garden it needs safe, flat areas. Let’s take a look at how you can level your garden in …
If you’ve ever spotted a wild animal in trouble and wished you could help this guide is for you… We’re going to cover practical steps you can take to help injured wildlife by running through the most common scenarios – …
Thinking about working from home? Maybe you need some more space? Find out how building a garden room might just be the answer you’re looking for. How to Choose the Right Garden Office Room An extension or loft conversion will …
There are endless possibilities for your front garden! We’ve sourced 30 of the best front garden ideas to inspire you to get creative. 1. Source Lots of us have boring tarmacked parking spaces, but you can switch yours up with …
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Grass snakes are totally harmless, but it’s fair to say the majority of us would be shocked and scared to see one swimming across the pond or disappearing into the flower border. Don’t be scared – this guide will give …
Bug hotels are a great way to start connecting with nature! If you’re looking to green up your outdoor space, entertain the kids, and be kind to the environment then an easy-build bug hotel is the best place to start. …
Woodworking is a profession as old as time, but it never goes out of fashion. Wood is a natural material we can all connect to, and what better way to experience that connection than making beautiful, useful, or preferably both, …
We live alongside billions of insects here on planet Earth, but a new study estimates a third of them are at risk. Insects are disappearing at a rate of 2.5% a year. That means if we keep going the way …
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