A concrete garden can feel cold, plain and unfinished. It might be an old patio, a hard-standing area, a narrow courtyard, or a garden that has been paved over to keep maintenance low. Whatever the reason, concrete can make an outdoor space feel a bit harsh if it is left bare. The good news is…
A shed at the bottom of the garden is very common in UK homes. Sometimes it works well. Other times, it feels like the shed takes over the whole view. You look out from the house and the first thing you notice is a big wooden box at the end of the lawn. But a…
Small gardens can be awkward. They are often overlooked by neighbours, short on storage, partly paved, partly muddy, and somehow never quite big enough for all the things you want to do with them. You might want a seating area, a bit of lawn, some raised beds, a greenhouse, a BBQ corner, a shed, a…
Planning a small garden makeover is exciting, but it is also very easy to get carried away. One minute you are looking at a few patio ideas, and the next you are pricing up a greenhouse, raised beds, a pond, new fencing, outdoor lights, a seating area, a pergola and a pizza oven. The problem…