Laying turf is the quickest and easiest way to create a new lawn and, although more expensive than...
Category - Garden
DIY Garden guides, tips and projects, ranging from building a pond and laying turf, to building a patio and choosing a new garden shed.
How to Build a Pond in Your Garden
With a bit of forward planning and the right equipment, this DIY job shouldn't cause you too many...
How to Build a Wooden Raised Bed
Creating a raised bed in which to grow your vegetables is a great idea. Soil in a raised be warms...
Fixing Wooden Posts with Concrete
Learn how to anchor posts in concrete, for use when constructing fences and other structures.
Building a Patio
Laying a Patio successfully requires planning and preparation, along with a solid foundation. Learn...
Building a Paver Path
There are several different ways to create garden paths, but one of the most attractive is to use...
How to Clean Glass and Polycarbonate Roofs
Cleaning and maintaining the roof of your conservatory or sun room is one of those once or twice-a...
Choosing a Garden Shed
A shed is many things to many people, from a sanctuary from the wife and kids to simply a space to...
Installing Driveway Gates
Whilst fitting a set of driveway gates may not seem like the most complicated of tasks it should be...
How to Install Decking
Decking is a great addition to almost any garden, providing you with an attractive and useful...
Installing a Water Butt
It seems that no matter how much rain the UK sees throughout the year, a few weeks of good weather...
Make Your Garden Shed Secure
Even if you only have a couple of bikes and a few tools in your shed, the cost of replacing them...
Erecting a Wooden Panel Fence
Erecting a Wooden Panel fence (also known as close board fencing) along the boundary to your...
Building a Retaining Wall with Railway Sleepers
Reclaimed wooden railway sleepers are an excellent alternative to using bricks of blocks for...
How to Clean and Seal Decking
Learning how to clean a deck properly will not only keep it looking good, but will also help to...
Replacing Shed Roof Felt
Replacing worn and split felt on the roof of a shed is essential if you want your tools and other...
Shed Maintenance
Water is one of the biggest enemies of any building, it makes it uncomfortable for the inhabitants...
Tools for Creating a Sub-Base
When constructing a driveway, path or patio, the most important step is creating a firm sub-base...
Patching Shed Roof Felt
If the felt on the roof of your shed has been damaged somehow, it is very simple to apply a patch...
Setting Timber Posts in Concrete
Whether you are putting up a fence or building a raised deck, being able to securely set wooden...
Building Ground-Level Decking
Learn how to lay decking on soil, as ground level. Building ground-level decking is by far the...
Laying a Gravel Path
Gravel paths can look very attractive and can also provide an extra security measure for your home...