Tag: Garden
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Where to put drainage in your garden
Good drainage is essential in any garden if plants are going to thrive. If you regularly spot surface puddling after rain, or waterlogged areas of soil or lawn it’s a sign you need to look into what’s going on and correct any potential problems before they escalate. Surface puddling could simply be caused by compacted…
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How to protect your garden during a build
Understanding how to protect your garden during a build is vital if you’re going to prevent damage to your plants, shrubs and trees. While undertaking an extension for your home is an exciting prospect it’s also important to make sure your garden doesn’t suffer during the process, so that it ends up needing an overhaul…
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How to design a garden for a contemporary home
The connection between house and garden is key in contemporary landscaping design. If you’re interested in finding out how to design a garden for a contemporary home, the ideal is an outdoor space designed to complement both your interior decor and your lifestyle. The signature look for contemporary landscaping tends to be a combination of…
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How To Add Interest To Garden Spaces
Creating an engaging and visually appealing garden space doesn’t always require a complete overhaul. Often, it’s the thoughtful details, clever features, and creative accents that bring a garden to life. Whether you have a compact courtyard or a sprawling backyard, there are many ways to add personality and charm. Here are several effective and inspiring…
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Can garden rooms with bathrooms be stylish and practical?
Garden rooms with bathrooms are an appealing upgrade if you’re needing extra living space without the disruption of an extension. Offering convenience (after all who wants to run up the garden path to the house every time nature calls), and the opportunity to use your garden room ideas for more than one purpose, adding one…
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Can you use a garden room as a bedroom? We explain the rules
If you’ve ever looked at garden room ideas and wondered if they could be a solution to your sleeping needs, you’re not alone. It’s a question commonly asked by homeowners considering one. However, the answer to can you use a garden room as a bedroom isn’t quite as simple as a straight yes or no.…
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9 front garden wall ideas that blend style and practicality
As well as addressing practical considerations like privacy, security and defining boundaries, front garden wall ideas can be used to add a stylish design feature to your property. Combined with other landscaping ideas such as paving, planting and gravel this will help to boost kerb appeal. When deciding what style of garden wall works best…
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Doorbell camera captures workers disposing of asbestos in garden
The footage shows parts of an old garage roof being disposed of with a lack of control measures. Doorbell-cam footage released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) shows two workers clearing asbestos debris from a garden and disposing of it in domestic waste bins. Stephen Wilks, trading as S Wilks Roofing, pleaded guilty to breaching asbestos…
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How to build a garden room
A garden room is a great way to add extra space to your home without the hassle of building a traditional extension. Whether you want a space that serves a functional purpose such as a home office or gym, or simply an extra space to relax in, getting the design of your garden room idea…
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How to make an extension work with your garden
You may not have given too much thought to making your extension work with your garden, instead focussing on the extra space you will be gaining internally. But failing to ensure each does justice to the other is a missed opportunity. While building an extension is a project primarily undertaken to expand a property and…