Getting rid of rubbish is never a glamorous job but it’s one that needs doing nonetheless. However, having unsightly rubbish bins on your driveway or in your garden is a big no-no. You want to create a beautiful home exterior so the last thing you want is an unattractive bin …
A greenhouse is a great way of creating a microclimate within your own garden and will allow you to grow all kinds of plants that you may not be able to otherwise. While the traditional glass structure is great, many people want the convenience of something that they can place …
The UK is known for its unpredictable weather and you just never know when the heavens are going to open. Getting out of your car on the driveway and fumbling around in your bag or pocket for your keys is enough time to be positively soaked. However, installing a door …
Decking had been popular in many other countries, notably Australia, New Zealand and America, before it became the must-have patio replacement in the UK. Those other countries have more predictable weather so decking makes more sense. Its growth in the UK, over the last decade or two, can be attributed …
A mowing strip is a great way to make lawn maintenance easier. They are also useful for gravel or stone driveways as they prevent errant bits of gravel or stone from escaping over the edging, particularly if someone drives quickly past. Now that you know about this simple garden design …
Whether you’ve just moved house and inherited a bit of outdoor neglect, or you’ve simply been in your present home so long that the passage of time has taken its inevitable toll, sooner or later most of us come up against what you could call the ‘part damaged drive dilemma’. …