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Easy-to-Follow Guide to Painting a Shed

So, how to paint a wooden shed without it looking patchy or flaking off in six months? There’s more to getting it right than just throwing on a coat and …

May Day Weekend Gardening and Shed Ideas

What three words does everybody want to hear? If you answered, ‘I love you’ – sadly, you’re wrong! The correct answer is in fact: Bank. Holiday. Weekend. And with May …

5 Best Plants To Grow In Your Greenhouse

Are you considering growing plants in a greenhouse? It’s an exciting endeavour, but it comes with its fair share of considerations. One of the first things to think about is …

National Gardening Week 2026: Growing Tips

Life gets busy, and the garden doesn’t always come first. National Gardening Week is your nudge to slow down and do something simple outdoors. Even if you only have time …

BBQ Party Ideas for The Ultimate Summer Bash

What better way to celebrate the warm weather than throwing a BBQ backyard bash? With outdoor parties and activities in full swing, it’s time to fire up that grill! While …

World Earth Day – Activities for Your Garden and Shed

April 22nd is World Earth Day around the world. But what’s it all about? And, more importantly, is it going to throw a spanner in the works for your shed …

Preparing Your Garden Building for Summer 2021

Summer is an exciting season, but it can still be hard on your garden building. So ask yourself this – is your shed prepped for the warmer months? As summer …

How to Prepare Your Garden for a Shed

Good sheds need a good space in the garden to sit in. From preparing a base to landscaping the surrounding garden, here we’ll go through how to prepare your garden …

How to Maintain Aluminium Gates

One of the key advantages of aluminium garden gates is they are easy to maintain. If you plan to invest in one or just want tips on taking care of …

Why Aluminium Gates Are the Best Choice?

Gates are often the first thing people notice when they see a house. So, what kind of garden gates should you get? Iron gates are sturdy and classic, while wooden …