Category: Landscaping

For many of us our gardens are an extension of our homes especially in the summer months when the days are long, and we can enjoy barbecues outdoors with family and friends. With this is mind how can be make our outdoor spaces as comfortable and welcoming as our interiors? Comfortable garden furniture is really…

The appearance of the outside of any property has a big impact on its saleability and so it is important that the garden at the property is made as attractive as possible if you are considering selling. A simple but key task is to mow any lawned areas and trim the edges as this immediately…

Selling a house can be a very stressful experience as the house owner tries to get the house and garden looking its best for potential buyers. If you are trying to sell your property it is easy to forget that the garden is nearly as important as the house décor when it comes to creating…

Do you want to extend your home but without it becoming too expensive? Do you want a room like a conservatory but worry that this will look too old fashioned? A glass garden room is the answer: modern, stylish, bright, and offering all-round panoramic views of its surroundings, there are many benefits to be had here. It…

In the UK most of our gardens have some type of boundary around them whether it be conifer or privet hedging or the common larch lap fencing but if you want to install or change the border to your property what are the advantages and disadvantages of fencing and hedging? The majority of people who…

If you think about installing a CCTV systems outside your home you usually do it to protect your property and garden but another much more enjoyable reason to have a CCTV system installed is to watch the wildlife visitors that appear in your garden both at night and in the daylight hours when no one…

When choosing garden railings to enhance your property, wrought iron style railings are some of the most popular. This is because they offer both beauty and functionality in abundance, so they are an excellent decision for your property, whatever it is that you need to get from them. Wrought iron style metal railings are both classic and…

We are all looking towards the summer in the hope that all the restrictions will be lifted, and we can get back to socialising with our friends and family once again so why not spend this time redesigning and planning our outside living spaces ready. The first thing to think about is how the outside…

There are various styles of garden fences that you can get, primarily made of either metal or wood as the two most common materials. Most people have a clear preference based on aesthetics – if your preference is for a wooden garden fence, then you will probably want the looks without having to pay over…

The gladiolus is is a part of the iris family, which might also be known as the sword lily. It is a tropical flower from hot climates, primarily Asia and Africa, so it will need some careful looking after if you want to grow gladioli successfully. You should also buy gladioli bulbs from good gardening sources and…