Hedges are just as easy to plant or to remove as any other plants in your garden. Hedges serve many purposes from providing a screen or barrier to providing food and shelter to birds, insects and other wildlife, and they are easy to maintain. Here are some things to consider when you are planting a [...]
A pond is one of the more attractive additions you can make to your garden and if it is well maintained can complete the perfect look. While a relatively simple process, creating and installing a pond carries with it many intricate details that need to be followed for the greatest success. • When planning for [...]
A gazebo is a wonderful addition to any garden, especially when there is a special occasion. A nicely decorated gazebo can be the perfect backdrop for the photographs following a wedding or christening. The gazebo posts can be decorated with trailing greenery, flowers or fairy lights to give it a special touch. The gazebo itself [...]
Green beans are a popular vegetable and there are two main types, bush and climbing or pole type. When cultivating the climbing variety, it is necessary to install some type of trellis to support them while they grow. Materials Any type of material can be used to construct a green bean trellis, the two favourites [...]
There are a number of garden gazebo styles which are suitable for a patio. These are the portable gazebos which can be easily put together and dismantled by one or two people, and stored away in a shed or garage when not in use. They can be used during the summer months for relaxing outdoors [...]
A wooden garden gazebo can be your own private sanctuary and retreat, right there in your garden. Installing a luxurious wood-surround spa hot tub can make the same gazebo into your very own personal spa. Before you know it, you have a perfect space to unwind in and enjoy your garden, plus a marvellous place [...]
There are a number of factors that need to be considered when looking for a gazebo for your garden. First of all you need to carefully measure the space available. Gazebos come in all shapes and sizes, so there is something to suit everyone’s needs. In a large garden, a too-small gazebo will be dwarfed [...]
For those constructing their own wooden gazebo, a kit can usually be bought. This is ideal for people who are unsure about handling wood, as each piece is cut to the right size, and there is no need for measuring and cutting. They come in round and octagonal styles, and are available in a wide [...]
Most traditional style garden gazebos, including both permanent and portable structures, are open, with the canopied, shingle or thatched roof simply supported by a number of posts which give the structure some shape. However, there are several styles of gazebo which come with side panels; the extra enclosure providing protection from the elements and insects. [...]
There are a variety of easy ways you can modify your garden gazebo in order to ensure it reflects your personality and decorative tastes. These basic modification ideas will not damage the structure of your gazebo, therefore ensuring you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come. A great place to start [...]