Ideas and practical advice for improving the layout, structure and appearance of your garden. Topics include patios, paving, decking, drainage, retaining walls, raised beds, gravel boards, railway sleepers and weed control. These articles help you plan landscaping projects and select suitable materials for the job.
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Closeboard fencing is one of the strongest and most reliable fencing options for UK gardens. Also known as feather edge fencing or close board fencing, it is built from vertical overlapping boards fix..
9 December 2023
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Hedgehogs are welcome visitors in many UK gardens. They feed on a range of insects and invertebrates, move quietly through borders at night and are a familiar part of British garden wildlife. If you h..
6 December 2023
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Quick answer: The cheapest proper privacy fence for many sheltered UK gardens is usually waney lap panels fitted between pressure-treated wooden posts. Repairing a usable existing fence may cost ev..
13 November 2023
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Quick answer: Dip treatment applies preservative mainly to the timber surface, while pressure treatment uses a controlled process to drive preservative further into the wood. Pressure-treated fenci..
12 November 2023
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Quick answer: Choose timber fence posts when natural appearance, easier handling and flexible fixing are the priorities. Choose concrete fence posts when resistance to ground-level rot, low routine..
8 November 2023
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How to Attach Trellis to a Fence or Wall
Trellis is one of the simplest ways to add height, interest and planting support to a garden. It can soften a plain boundary, improve privacy, support climbin..
6 November 2023
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Adding trellis to a garden is a common way to improve privacy, support climbing plants and make a fence line look more attractive. It can soften a plain boundary, add height without using another full..
4 November 2023
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Can My Neighbour Screw Things Into My Fence?
If a neighbour has screwed, nailed or hung something on your fence without asking, it can be frustrating. It may be a planter, trellis panel, washing line..
3 November 2023
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Adding trellis to a garden fence can be a simple way to improve privacy, support climbing plants and soften a plain boundary. It can make a seating area feel more sheltered, help screen an overlooking..
2 November 2023
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Putting up a fence in your garden can seem like a simple job, but it is worth checking the basics before you start. A new fence can improve privacy, security and the appearance of your property, but i..
25 October 2023
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Quick answer: Home insurance may cover garden fencing, but it is not guaranteed. Fences are normally considered under buildings insurance rather than contents insurance, and the cause of the damage..
22 October 2023
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Am I Responsible for the Fence at the Bottom of My Garden?
Fence ownership can be confusing, especially when the fence sits at the bottom of the garden rather than along one of the side boundaries. M..