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                                                                                        Gardens & Landscaping Ideas & Advice

                                                                                        Gardens & Landscaping Advice
                                                                                        Find inspiration and advice to turn your outside space in to a haven for you and your family to enjoy - all year round!

                                                                                         

                                                                                        We’re here to help with your garden and landscaping projects, from small tidying jobs to bigger developments. If you’re looking to give your garden a new look, you’ll find information about decking and patio types, garden fencing and garden sheds as well as the tools required for installation and fitting.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        Do you need garden fencing advice? We have articles to help, covering different kinds of fencing and how to treat them. There’s a host of tips and tricks for making the most of your garden or patio, as well as further advice for essentials like garden storage, decking and paving.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        Buying Guides

                                                                                        Garden Storage Buying Guide
                                                                                        Garden Storage Buying Guide
                                                                                        We can help you find the right kind of garden storage for spaces small and large.
                                                                                        Garden Furniture Buying Guide
                                                                                        Garden Furniture Buying Guide
                                                                                        This helpful buying guide gives you some handy advice in choosing your new garden furniture.
                                                                                        Trellis Ideas
                                                                                        Trellis Ideas
                                                                                        Read our top 5 ideas on how to use garden trellis panels to enhance your outside space.
                                                                                        An Introduction to DuraPost Fence Posts
                                                                                        An Introduction to DuraPost Fence Posts
                                                                                        Read all about DuraPost and how they have revolutionised the fence post with their steel alternative to concrete and timber.
                                                                                        The Benefits of Composite Decking
                                                                                        The Benefits of Composite Decking
                                                                                        Get the low-down on what composite decking is and the benefits of each type.
                                                                                        Types of Fencing & Treatments
                                                                                        Types of Fencing & Treatments
                                                                                        A guide explaining the different types of garden fencing and treatments.
                                                                                        Garden Sheds Planning and Advice
                                                                                        Garden Sheds Planning and Advice
                                                                                        Choosing the right wooden shed - advice on shed planning, overlap or shiplap panels, and pent or apex roofing.
                                                                                        7 Garden Power Tools
                                                                                        7 Garden Power Tools
                                                                                        Read our garden power tools buying guide to find out the essentials you need for your garden.

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                                                                                        2025 Garden Trends: Allotments & Kitchen Gardens
                                                                                        2025 Garden Trends: Allotments & Kitchen Gardens
                                                                                        Allotments are set to be a 2025 garden trend, with increased interest recorded recently. Start planning your allotment or kitchen garden.
                                                                                        Ultimate Guide to Garden Tool Maintenance
                                                                                        Ultimate Guide to Garden Tool Maintenance
                                                                                        Read our helpful guide on how to clean garden tools, even when the equipment has started to rust.
                                                                                        How To Paint Fence Panels
                                                                                        How To Paint Fence Panels
                                                                                        Are you wondering how to paint fence panels and even if you should offer this as part of your trade services?
                                                                                        Optimising Small Gardens: Garden Decking
                                                                                        Optimising Small Gardens: Garden Decking
                                                                                        Need to transform an outdoor space that is limited in size? Travis Perkins has lots of fantastic small garden decking ideas here.
                                                                                        What to Consider When Building a Shed Base
                                                                                        What to Consider When Building a Shed Base
                                                                                        What is the best base for your new shed? Here are a few things to consider.
                                                                                        The Ultimate Builder’s Guide To Carports
                                                                                        The Ultimate Builder’s Guide To Carports
                                                                                        Providing protection to vehicles when parked outside, carports are becoming more popular. Read our guide to find out more.
                                                                                        Top Soil: What You Really Need to Know
                                                                                        Top Soil: What You Really Need to Know
                                                                                        The upper layer of soil that contains a lot of the ground’s fertility and nutrients, here we answer the key questions about top soil.
                                                                                        Waste Recycling For Homeowners
                                                                                        Waste Recycling For Homeowners
                                                                                        Find tips and advice on how best to get rid of your garden refuse.
                                                                                        Gravel Walkway Tips and Advice
                                                                                        Gravel Walkway Tips and Advice
                                                                                        Discover handy tips and advice to help you plan your gravel walkway.
                                                                                        Compost Types and Benefits
                                                                                        Compost Types and Benefits
                                                                                        Find out more about the different types of compost for your garden.
                                                                                        Top 4 Gutter Maintenance Tips
                                                                                        Top 4 Gutter Maintenance Tips
                                                                                        What's the best way to clean your gutters and why should you maintain them?
                                                                                        How To Replace Guttering
                                                                                        How To Replace Guttering
                                                                                        Read our helpful tips on how to replace your guttering.
                                                                                        Do Porcelain Tiles Need Sealing?
                                                                                        Do Porcelain Tiles Need Sealing?
                                                                                        Here we look at whether you need to seal indoor and outdoor porcelain tiles, and how to go about sealing porcelain tile if needed.
                                                                                        Problems with Porcelain Paving: What You Should Know
                                                                                        Problems with Porcelain Paving: What You Should Know
                                                                                        Read about the common problems with porcelain paving and how to fix them.
                                                                                        Saving Water in the Garden
                                                                                        Saving Water in the Garden
                                                                                        Explore ways to save on your water bills with our garden water saving tips.
                                                                                        Rainwater Harvesting Advice
                                                                                        Rainwater Harvesting Advice
                                                                                        Discover the different options for rainwater harvesting.
                                                                                        Patio Paving Layout Ideas
                                                                                        Patio Paving Layout Ideas
                                                                                        Find inspiration for your garden paving project with our patio paving layout guide.
                                                                                        Outdoor Lighting Guide
                                                                                        Outdoor Lighting Guide
                                                                                        Find out more about outside lighting for your home and garden.
                                                                                        Updating a Driveway
                                                                                        Updating a Driveway
                                                                                        Explore the different possibilities of updating your driveway with a wealth of ideas and inspiration.
                                                                                        Garden Drainage Problems & Solutions
                                                                                        Garden Drainage Problems & Solutions
                                                                                        Read tips on how to help reduce the risk of flooding in your garden.
                                                                                        Uses for Slate Chippings
                                                                                        Uses for Slate Chippings
                                                                                        Find out how versatile slate chippings are and how you can use them in your garden.
                                                                                        Decking Tips & Advice
                                                                                        Decking Tips & Advice
                                                                                        Laying decking for the first time? Top tips on how to install and plan your timber decking installation.
                                                                                        Composting Advice
                                                                                        Composting Advice
                                                                                        Discover top tips and the dos and don'ts of composting at home.
                                                                                        Low Maintenance Garden Advice
                                                                                        Low Maintenance Garden Advice
                                                                                        Want to create a low maintenance garden? Carry on reading to find our more.
                                                                                        Garden Security Ideas
                                                                                        Garden Security Ideas
                                                                                        Read tips and advice on how you can help secure your garden from unwanted intruders.
                                                                                        Gravel Garden Maintenance Advice
                                                                                        Gravel Garden Maintenance Advice
                                                                                        How do you look after a gravel garden? Find advice here.
                                                                                        Principles of Landscape Design
                                                                                        Principles of Landscape Design
                                                                                        Read about the 5 basic principles of landscaping your garden, with tips and ideas to help you plan.
                                                                                        Taking Care of Wooden Decking
                                                                                        Taking Care of Wooden Decking
                                                                                        Read tips and ideas on how to take care of wooden decking.
                                                                                        How to Use Railway Sleepers
                                                                                        How to Use Railway Sleepers
                                                                                        Discover ideas on how to use railways sleepers in the garden.
                                                                                        Gravel Driveway Advice
                                                                                        Gravel Driveway Advice
                                                                                        When you're thinking about installing a gravel driveway, what gravel is best?

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                                                                                        How to Protect Garden Furniture
                                                                                        How to Protect Garden Furniture
                                                                                        Read tips on how to look after your garden furniture and get the most out of it.
                                                                                        How to Install Artificial Grass
                                                                                        How to Install Artificial Grass
                                                                                        Follow our step-by-step guide to installing the perfect artificial lawn.
                                                                                        How to Maintain your Artificial Lawn
                                                                                        How to Maintain your Artificial Lawn
                                                                                        Want to find out how you can easily maintain your artificial grass and keep it looking its best? Read on to find out how.
                                                                                        How to Lay Paving Slabs
                                                                                        How to Lay Paving Slabs
                                                                                        Find out how to lay paving slabs from measuring your patio to the final touches, follow our guide.
                                                                                        How To Cut Paving Slabs: Tips & Tricks
                                                                                        How To Cut Paving Slabs: Tips & Tricks
                                                                                        Read our guide on how to cut paving slabs by hand, or for cutting paving slabs with angle grinders.
                                                                                        How to Cut Porcelain Tile
                                                                                        How to Cut Porcelain Tile
                                                                                        Read our guide about cutting porcelain tiles without chipping, how to cut porcelain slabs and the best way to cut porcelain tile by hand.
                                                                                        Guide to Laying Porcelain Paving
                                                                                        Guide to Laying Porcelain Paving
                                                                                        When you need helpful advice and tips on laying Porcelain Paving, this article will give you a step-by-step guide.
                                                                                        Installing Decking Steps and Handrails
                                                                                        Installing Decking Steps and Handrails
                                                                                        Read our helpful article to give you advice about installing decking steps and handrails.
                                                                                        How to Lay Composite Decking
                                                                                        How to Lay Composite Decking
                                                                                        Read our article for helpful tips and advice on how to install composite decking.
                                                                                        Composite Decking Aftercare
                                                                                        Composite Decking Aftercare
                                                                                        Read tips and advice about how to look after your composite decking.
                                                                                        How to Install Decking
                                                                                        How to Install Decking
                                                                                        Here's some helpful advice about how you can install decking in your garden.
                                                                                        Gardening Month by Month
                                                                                        Take a look at our gardening calendar with hints and tips for the jobs in and around your garden - month by month.