Farming has suffered from a plethora of disasters recently, causing many farmers to conclude that it pays to diversify. With the spotlight on livestock and its provenance the subject of the day, now is the perfect time to consider moving into the egg and poultry market. All you need are a few chickens and an [...]
After you’ve invested time and effort and energy in building a wooden Playhouse from kit form from one of your favourite online manufacturer’s, your work isn’t over yet. Your wood needs to be protected against all of the elements which the British seasons can throw at it. At different times your children’s playhouses will have [...]
When you are considering adding a garden room to your property, it may be because you want to invent a room away from your home as your personal retreat, or you might need to create a room that can act as your hobby room or home gym because you have simply run out of space [...]
If you could visit the majority of rear gardens across the UK you would see wonderful gardens and incredible arrangements of flowers trees and plants, but you would also see a lot of very run down looking garden sheds, because for some reason, the British gardener don’t spend enough time looking after their garden sheds [...]
Taking pride in your garden is a great British pastime, and with a bit of hard work and green fingers, even the lowliest outdoor space can be turned into a great area to relax in. Here are a few little jobs you can do to improve the appearance of your garden: each one shouldn’t take [...]
Planning an elegant and enjoyable garden party is all about following your imagination. But just in case you need some inspiration to get started, here’s the perfect little guide: Make sure your guests will be cosy and comfortable. Choosing the location of your garden party is the most important part of planning. Preferably, you will [...]
Some people love furniture buying, others can’t think of anything worse but the fact of the matter is that it has to be done. Having a stylish home is what we all want, and it doesn’t have to be that difficult. We just need to know what we want and where to get it from. [...]
Flowers are a special gift that let someone know you’re thinking of them. Not merely a visual treat but a gift for the senses, flowers can lift a room, adding both colour and fragrance. Flowers can suit many an occasion, with special bouquet options for events such as weddings and celebrations, as well as flowers [...]
Increasing numbers of people are opting to install log cabins in the garden instead of the traditional garden shed. There are plenty of reasons for this change of heart. Sheds tend to be damp, dark places full of seldom-used garden tools and old flower pots. Erecting a log cabin, on the other hand, is a [...]
This month I am working with a client that wants to create a space in her prize winning garden where she can sit in the sunshine, but be protected from the rain when it appears. Doesn’t sound so tricky so far, but while she wants the covering to be big enough to place a table, [...]