Category: Garden
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How to protect trees during a build and keep them safe
If you’re considering building work on your home then one of the first things you’ll want to do is find out how to protect trees during a build. The presence of mature trees in your garden is probably one of the loveliest things about it, and you’ll definitely want to protect them from any construction…
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Garden ideas for dogs to create a pet-friendly space
If you’re a dog owner you’ll know the garden is one big adventure playground for your pet, offering the perfect opportunity for exploring nature, having a good roll on the lawn, and investigating the flower beds. My dog is with me every minute I’m out in the garden, and it’s definitely her favourite place to…
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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Garden wall building regulations: When do they apply?
If you’re planning to build a new garden wall, it’s tempting to think you can just get on and build it without too much paperwork, afterall, it’s just a garden wall. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple and in some circumstances garden walls are subject to building regulations and require approval from the local authority.…
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…
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What is an Irish moss lawn and how do you care for one?
While everyone loves the idea of an expanse of lush green lawn the truth is it’s hard to keep one looking pristine due to a combination of factors, but especially wear and tear, weed invasion and brown patches in hot summer weather. Keeping a traditional turf lawn looking good is a costly and time-consuming business.…
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No Mow May: How to prepare your lawn
No Mow May is an annual campaign that encourages people to let their lawns grow wild throughout the month of May. Urban and suburban gardens can become havens for wildlife, wildflowers, and grasses, helping to feed bees, butterflies, and pollinators throughout the summer. James Ewens, gardening expert at Green Feathers point outs, “Habitat loss, pesticides,…
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How to build a dead hedge: A step-by-step guide
It might sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but dead hedges or “brash hedges” are full of life. When branches and twigs are stacked to form a dead hedge, they don’t just sit there – they become a habitat. Over time, the wood material supports a whole community of life including insects, small mammals…
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13 eco-friendly and stylish ways to re-use brick in a garden
If you’ve got bricks left over from your self build, or have ended up with a big pile of them as a result of removing walls during a renovation, looking at ways to re-use brick in a garden can be one way of making sure they don’t go to waste. As well as saving you…
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Garden wall height regulations UK: Why your rear wall can be larger than the front
Building a garden wall is a popular choice for creating a boundary on your property, but you aren’t just free to build one as high as you want. While the material you use to build the wall isn’t always an issue, there are garden wall height regulations in the UK that you must adhere to…