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The Shedstore Blog
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Read more »Here at Shedstore, we’re giving you the chance to win this fabulous Forest Classic Wooden Arch 7'x6'
The Classic Wooden Garden Arch is an incredible creation that will transform any entrance or exit in any outdoor space.
We’re hosting the giveaway over on our Shedstore Facebook page.
To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, all you need to do is ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page, ‘LIKE’ one of the competition posts and then ‘SHARE’ the post on your own wall for your friends to see.
Entry deadline is Sunday 28th April at Midday and the winner will be announced on Monday 29th April 2019.
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Read more »Here at Shedstore, we’re giving you the chance to win this fabulous 5'0 x 1'8 Devon Wooden Herb Planter by Forest.
Give more than just a bunch of flowers this Valentine's day. Enter our Valentine's Planter Competition to win this stunning planter and grow beautiful flowers all year round!
We’re hosting the giveaway over on our Shedstore Facebook page.
To be in with the chance of winning this fantastic prize, all you need to do is ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page, ‘LIKE’ one of the competition posts an
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Posted: September 13, 2018||
Read more »Why and How to Compost
If you haven't got a composter, then act now. If you already have one, then get yourself another. Compost heaps are the heartbeat of your garden and there are ways to get the best from your compost corner.
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Posted: September 06, 2018||
Read more »The Shedstore Shed MOT
The summer is over. Weeks of unbroken sunshine, record temperatures and paddling pools will soon be nothing but a distant memory. Winter is coming, so it’s time to wrap up warm, batten down the hatches and protect all that we hold dear.
For customers of Shedstore this can only mean one thing… It’s time to get your shed ready for winter with Shedstore’s 5-point Shed MOT.
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If you're interested in growing your own fruit and veg, this seasonal guide explaining what to grow and do in the greenhouse at each stage of the year will be of great help.
One of the most valuable assets any gardener may possess is a greenhouse. For those gardeners fortunate enough to have one, the growing season can be extended. This enables gardeners to make the best use of the sun for longer periods of time.
A wide range of fruit and vegetable crops can be produced in a greenhouse. Furthermore, since the greenhouse environment can be controlled, providing heat and extending the growing season it is important to understand which crops to plant during the different seasons of the year.
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Read more »The simple answer to that question, and one that saves time, is ‘now.’ Assuming you’re reading this in the summer, of course. There, you’ve now got five minutes back of your life to sort out that very shed.
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Read more »Extend Summer and Enjoy Your Garden All-Year-Round with a Summerhouse
Fabulous summer weather has resulted in gardens taking over lounges as our real ‘living rooms’. But, as autumn looms, we can’t help dreading once again being cooped up indoors. Don’t despair, here at Shedstore, we have a sure-fire way to prolong your garden-based glee. For, this autumn, there’s no need to join the mass exodus out of the garden and back into the house. No, not once you’ve bought
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Read more »The case for purchasing a pergola, canopy, gazebo or garden arbour...
Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving the current hot weather as much as everyone else; but, sometimes, it’s nice to sit outside, in the shade, without feeling like you’re beginning to melt, or worrying about waking up in the morning as red as a lobster, with painful peeling shoulders. Trust me, sunburn is not a look you want to be sporting for the big meeting first thing on Monday.
Creating some shelter in your garden offers you welcome respite from the scorching summer sun, allowing you to spend more time outside, at a much more comfortable temperature.
Here are a few options well worth considering, and, don’t worry, there’s
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Read more »It’s been a great growing season up to now with plenty of rain and a good dollop of sun. Soil and compost are getting tired and some are struggling to keep up with the demands of voracious root systems. Feeding time!
Plants in containers concern me most as you cannot get the natural interaction between soil organisms and roots required for the best healthy and sustainable growth. A little bit extra is needed. But even plants in natural soil can starve their surroundings, especially fast growing and active plants.
Underst
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Read more »Our Top 5 Small Corner Summerhouses for This Summer
With summer finally here, we look at the top 5 small corner summerhouses to help you make the most of the weather and your garden this year. And they aren't just for summer... A summerhouse with thicker timbers can be used year round as a home office, home gym or simply extra living space for you and your family.
A corner summerhouse is particularly great where you need to really maximise the space in your garden. Tucked in a corner, out of the way yet with the best views of the garden, a corner summerhouse is both practical and attractive.
1. 8' x 8' Shire Barclay Corner Summerhouse (2.3x2.3m)
