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For all your garden timber projects, from erecting a new fence or gate, to creating a decked area, our blog will offer helpful hints and tips, plus handy how-to guides.
How to plan and lay decking
06 March 2023
Longer days and warmer evenings aren’t far away and many of us will be thinking of installing a new deck. Our latest guide shows you how to plan and lay simple, ground-level decking.
A guide to popular garden structures
20 February 2023
If an Englishman’s home is his castle, then his garden is his kingdom, and choosing the perfect structure for it will make all the difference. This helpful guide looks at the most popular structures on the market.
When to install garden decking
13 February 2023
Us Brits love our decked areas and we make the most of them all year round, weather permitting. Here, we look at the best time of year to install new decking and the answer might surprise you!
Common fence terms - a glossary of terms and their meaning
09 February 2023
For first timers installing a fence, the terminology involved can be confusing. Our latest guide is a glossary of the most commonly used terms, with definitions and meanings.
FSC timber – what is it and why we should use it
03 February 2023
At a time when the world is at its most environmentally aware, FSC timber is widely available. This helpful guide explains what it is and why it is so important that we should all be using it.
How hard is it to attach trellis to a wall?
23 January 2023
Trellis provides the perfect support to, and backdrop for, climbing plants and will add a charming dimension to any garden. In this guide, we show you how to attach trellis to a wall.
The pros and cons of timber fencing
16 January 2023
As thoughts begin to turn to the new season just around the corner, many of us will be considering new fencing. This guide sets out the pros and cons of timber fencing to help you decide which fence is best for you.
What is a pedestrian gate?
09 January 2023
From 5-bar gates on agricultural land to driveway gates and front garden picket gates, the choice of how to enter your property is extensive. In this article, we take a closer look at a particular type of gate - the pedestrian gate.
Fence post caps – the pros and cons
04 January 2023
Are you installing a new fence but not sure whether to bother with fence post caps? What are fence post caps and do you really need them? We look at the pros and cons to help you decide.
How to care for decking
19 December 2022
Whether your decking is newly installed or has been in place for several years, correct care and maintenance will help it last for many more years to come. Our guide shows you how.
A guide to garden sleepers
14 December 2022
Garden timber sleepers are a versatile addition to any garden but what are they and what can they be used for? This article answers these questions and lots more!
How to build a wooden fence without panels
05 December 2022
When we think of fencing, we often think of wooden panels attached to wooden posts. But there are lots of alternatives to traditional panel fencing and here we look at the most popular.