Category: Garden
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Treehouse ideas: 12 real life projects to inspire you
Forget rough-and-ready dens knocked together with scrap timber, today’s treehouse ideas are something else entirely. Simply type ‘treehouse’ into Pinterest and you’ll be inundated with everything from elevated woodland hideaways to sleek, modern tree pods balanced on stilts. Driven by a desire to feel closer to nature, treehouse design is increasingly being shaped by wider…
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What not to do to your neighbour’s tree roots — even if they cross your boundary
You might assume that if your neighbour’s tree roots have reached your garden you can take action and cut them off. After all, if the roots have crossed the boundary, they are on your land. But while it’s true that you do have a right to cut back the roots to the boundary between your…
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8 garden pond ideas for spaces big and small
The latest garden pond ideas include everything from contemporary designs with a modern edge to natural wildlife pools to encourage biodiversity. If you have a compact urban garden there are also smaller scale ideas that will work for you, such as a simple freestanding stone or concrete basin design. The style of pond you choose…
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How to soundproof a garden: 6 effective measures to try
Soundproofing your garden might sound a little extreme, but if settling down for some quiet time outdoors is a distant dream due to irritating and intrusive noises, it might be time to consider it. Noise nuisances like the hum of traffic or a neighbour talking loudly at length on their phone can be solved by…
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How to build a patio on a slope: expert tips to get it right
Finding out how to build a patio on a slope is one of the first things to consider if you have multiple levels in your garden, especially if there’s currently no place to gather for relaxing and entertaining. When landscaping a sloping site you will want to create at least one flat terraced area to…
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How to make a bee watering station for hot weather
Whether you have a garden or not, setting up a bee watering station this weekend is not only a fun, family-friendly, eco garden activity, but these spots will act as essential resources for our prize pollinators during dry, hot spells. “Bees need water not just to stay hydrated, but also to make food for their…
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Vote now: Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 finalists announced
The finalists for the Cuprinol Shed of the Year 2025 have been announced, featuring a diverse and imaginative selection of garden buildings. Out of 84 entries from across the UK, 22 sheds have been chosen to compete for the title, showcasing creativity, sustainability, and practical design. The public can now vote for their favourite to…
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Decking cover ideas to transform your deck into a 24/7 space
The most effective decking cover ideas will max up your deck’s potential, especially if you feel it’s an under-utilised space during certain times of the year. While it is often the place to be during summer, sometimes the weather can get in the way if it’s either too hot or too cold, or starts raining.…
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How to make a patio look expensive: designer tips and tricks
Knowing how to make your patio look expensive is all in the planning. Designers agree that getting design fundamentals like the paving and layout right from the start is key to achieving a space that is functional, stylish and has a high-end look. Sticking to a limited selection when it comes to items like hardscaping…
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How I used a cheap Amazon arch to train hedges in my garden
Landscaping my cottage garden was a full-on task after renovating my house a few years ago. It involved mini diggers, moving countless tonnes of soil and endless dumper truck movements back and forth to bring the land to the same level. I was left with a soggy mud patch that wrapped around the house and…