Owen Chubb

When it comes to choosing wood for a particular job are struggling seeing the woods from the trees? Well here’s a simple guide to help you select the right one.

Cordless power Drill-drivers are not only very popular and one of the most versatile power tools for the DIY practitioner but are also an ideal gift for your DIY Partner/Spouse. But how do you decide which model to purchase?

Fed up with the appearance of a weedy patchy lawn? Probably the quickest way to replace it is to use roll turf. For more tips read on.

In many instances the design and layout of front gardens has been largely influenced by the apparent but all important need to provide parking for the owner’s car(s). The needs of the car are dominant to the extent, that the garden has effectively become a parking space. But it doesn’t have to be like this, a well executed driveway design is good for the car, good for the garden and good for the pocket. But how does one resolve the apparent conflict of providing space for parking of cars as well as a garden?

It may be cold outside but winter is a great time for enjoying some of the more intensely powerful, fresh and fruity scents in the garden. Here are six tips for adding some great fragrance into your winter garden.

As an example of Victorian Garden Architecture, it is difficult to surpass the intrinsic quality and elegant beauty of a Victorian Summerhouse. Despite its well established design credentials and architectural heritage, Victorian Summerhouses are today much more sophisticated structures with many uses and with a range of materials and quality of finish that surpasses many of the specifications found in more common summerhouses or gazebos.

We frequently hear ‘size matters’ but in gardening, very often small is very beautiful and therefore with careful planning and clever design, it is possible to transform even the smallest space or plot into an attractive feature rich garden oasis. Even if your plans are to build a garden on a small budget, it is possible to develop an attractive planting scheme without spending a fortune.

Tired searching for new ideas for low maintenance all year round colour for your new borders. Your search is over, read on to discover the top tips for new shrubs to include in your new border. Planted in preferred conditions, these shrubs will reward with years of trouble free performance.

The soothing sound of cascading water can create a relaxing and welcome feature in any garden. With the colder months approaching, this might be a good time to prepare for the installation of a water feature to be enjoyed when spring returns.

The visual attraction and soothing sound effects of water features in garden areas, has been well established. Early examples included significant work and effort to create the desired effects, but for many who prefer a more contemporary design, the choices were very limited. Not any more....