If you’ve recently installed or you’re thinking of installing timber decking, then be prepared. Your brand new timber decking will need a certain amount of care from time to time in order to keep it looking its best. Like timber flooring inside the home, timber decking is long term investment and with a little care...
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Good arrangement of your garden furniture can be an eye-catching and functional way of adding a little comfort to your garden. By following a few simple guidelines, you can improve your garden and make it to look inviting and welcoming to visitors, whilst still keeping function at the forefront. Moreover, a well arranged patio...
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After the Winter we’ve just had, as things start to warm up and we move into Spring, you want to take the time and inspect your decking for any wood rot, loose railings, damaged support beams and wooden planking. It is the perfect time to repair any structural damage and get your decking ready...
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Just before things get a little too cold, October/early November is the perfect time to be thinking about applying a new coat of wood stain to your deck in order to give it a little added protection against the oncoming British winter. Contrary to what many people currently think, experts say the late summer or...
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Good modern garden design always starts with a good plan. While some people are able to plan their garden by just walking about in it or working in stages, most of us need to start out with a clear drawn out plan.  Start by thinking about what you want from the finished garden –...
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If you have a wooden deck then it is important you look after it. Especially if you want it to last as long as possible! Many modern decks are created using pressure treated pine, which will easily last up to 40 years if its cared for and well looked after. However, there are still...
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Following on from our earlier article ‘The Lazy Susan Guide to Timber Decking’, where we skirted on the subject of DIY deck building, I just wanted to look at this in a little more detail and give you a few pointers in terms of planning/designing your deck. Personally, I would always go down the...
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If you want to improve your outdoor living space, then decking is the answer. Garden decking increases the amount of usable space in your home and is the perfect way of enjoying your garden more. Enjoy the summer on a clean, hard surface. Have a family BBQ and eat at your Lazy Susan garden...
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