How To & Technical Advice

Shed Insulation

Thinking about insulating your shed? Not sure where to start? Read our guide to shed insulation for all the top tips you need.

Can I Insulate My Shed?

When it comes to shed insulation, it is important to understand that not all sheds

Understanding Garden Planning Permission

The way that gardens are used today has changed from the past.  The garden area is often seen as land on which to create additional living space, becoming an extension of the home.  The clever way of adding extra space without needed planning permission is with outbuildings.  Larger plots of land offer opportunities to build multiple outbuildings under permitted development.  

There are rules that govern outbuildings such as sheds, gara

Any outdoor work is far easier with good tools.  Purchasing the highest quality tools you can afford is generally a rule of thumb when it comes to gardening and outdoor work.  Quality garden tools pay for themselves over time since they will have to be replaced less often and will also lessen the time required to complete your task.  

Good garden tools are not cheap, so you want to keep your tools in the best possible condition.  Fortunately tool maintenance is

How Big Can My Shed Be?

Planning permission regulations differ from area to area, so it is always best to check with your local council.

However, here are some of the most common, widely used rules for erecting a shed on your land*

The common rules:

• Sheds should be single storey.
• There should be no platforms, balconies or verandas on sheds.
• Sheds should be a maximum of three metres high

We all use sheds for different reasons; some sheds are used for household storage, others are used for storing garden items and some are even converted into extra living space. When winter is approaching it is important you evaluate everything inside and outside your shed to ensure it is weatherproof. It is easy for us all to forget about the shed/garden building until spring comes around again, we all think “it will be ok for a few months” but really, you need to take good care to keep it in g

We’re sure that you will need a good, log fire this winter; you may have been preparing logs since early spring to ensure you have the best quality fire burning in these cold evenings to come. If you are not one of these professional log burner owners, don’t worry, you can be now! Here’s some information and top tips for storing and maintaining the firewood.

Whatever wood species you use, it will burn more efficiently and be more convenient to use if it is properly seasoned!

Well, it’s that time of year again to clean out your greenhouse and cold frames, ready for next year! Refreshing that soil and cleaning those pots now, prepares yourself and your garden for the spring/summer that is ahead of us!

Tip number 1: Do no

Working from Your Shed

A staggering 1.5million people are now working from home. It does make sense to avoid unnecessary travelling time – a hop, skip and a jump into your garden office and, in a few clicks, you are up and running.