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With spring around the corner, now is the time to get your garden organised and enjoy home-grown crops of vegetables and fruits in the coming months.  They provide a focal point in any garden, creating a zone full of colour or foliage.Raised beds mean you can introduce a different soil type to your garden. So why not try something new like growing fruit and vegetables or fresh flowers?You get better drainage and increased soil temperature in raised beds.They’re easier to tend than traditio …

Designing your garden around built structures can add a whole new dimension to both the look and way you experience your green space. Functionally, of course, you will gain somewhere to sit out of the rain or – hopefully – in the shade. But you’ll also gain a striking design statement – dividing your garden into rooms or sections with structures creates an illusion of extra space - and a wonderful base for planting trailing, climbing, or even green roofing plants.There’s a great range of shelter …

When Storm Freya swept through the UK in February, little did we realise it would lead to a band of fencing and landscaping specialists, centred on our Peterborough branch, teaming up to make a real difference in their local community.Founded in 1984, and now run by a group of volunteers, The Exotic Pet Refuge in Deeping St James is a charity that provides sanctuary in Peterborough for unwanted animals. From racoons, skunks and owls to monkeys, the animals come from all over. Some are unwan …

The good news is that wood stain for decking comes in many colours and applications. Using it can help you match existing house colours and extant fencing. Just as important, it will extend the life of your decking. Quality stains guard against wood rot, keeping decking beautiful and more weather resistant over time.Get Advice Consult with us to help you decide which product best suits your needs. We have all the stains and tools to use it that you could want, whether for rough sawn timber …

Use our expert landscape gardening tips to plan, landscape and grow your garden. Taking time to think about the garden, how you want to use it and how you want it to look and that dream garden will be yours to enjoy for years to come. What materials to choose?Think about using different materials to give each distinct area a unique look. Choose from a wide range of building materials to help you create the landscaped garden you want. Landscape gardeners love using these tricks: 1) Erec …

Small gardens can be difficult to work with. The amount of space that they do offer can often feel limiting but it is easy to achieve a stylish, contemporary look with a few clever tips and tricks.Creating Lines If you want to keep your garden looking organic with a modern feel, opt for wooden materials or even assemble your own furniture with sleepers. Oak sleepers give a natural, luxurious look while softwood sleepers look clean and light enough to fit in with a contemporary style garden …

Whether you are already the proud owner of a shed or are planning on getting one, there are plenty of things you can do to freshen it up and give it character.Sheds are versatile garden structures that can be transformed easily. So what can you do to get your shed looking perfect, ready for the summer weather?Style of Shed Before deciding on the interior and exterior look of your shed, you need to consider its function. Is your shed being used as a space to have fun and entertain or will …

Need some decking ideas to spruce up your back garden? Creating bespoke garden decking is easy, and now is the perfect time to get it going! Turn your decking ideas into reality, and you can enjoy it for years. There are many options when it comes to which decking materials and layouts you can select, and just as many reasons why you should choose garden decking for your home.Expand your Space One of the best decking ideas is to use a deck to broaden a porch or patio, expanding the space …

Want to grow your own fruit and vegetables but not sure where to start? Check out these tips and your garden will soon be coming up roses. (Or onions, or runner beans... the choice is yours!) Allotments have never been more in vogue, but there's an inevitable downside to that - supply and demand. Some councils have had to close applications, and others have in excess of a thousand people on their waiting list at any one time.So what's the alternative?You may think you'd need a large garden …

Come springtime, high winds have left many of us with damage to our fencing. Winter and high winds may have attributed to split fence posts, broken arris rails and broken and twisted garden fence panels. If your fence has suffered damage, fixing the damage need not be expensive. AVS Fencing range of products for repairing fences, preventing the need to replace sections altogether. If you have broken arris rails, simply use an arris rail repair bracket, which is easily screwed or nail …

Attract different species of birds to your garden by keeping a feeder stocked with a variety of foods, including sunflower seeds, cracked corn and millet. Alternatively, hang up mesh bags of suet to make them feel welcome and safe. Providing water is also very important so remember to use a birdbath to give them plenty. Take a look at the RSPB website for more details on bird-friendly foods. If you would like to feed your feathery friends in a more creative way, follow our instructions b …

If you're looking for some quick and easy ways you can spruce up your garden this summer there are some easy rules to follow that will make all the difference.1. Create LinesBreaking up the space in your garden with different borders and boundaries is a simple but effective way of adding interest and creating clever design. If you don’t like the look of your fences, take a look at our timber fence range but if you just want to disguise them for now, use something like hazel hurdles or bamboo scr …