Dennis Irwin

Building A Shed In Your Garden

You would think that building a shed would not be especially problematic, and it usually is not, but you do have to have a general understanding of what you are getting into before you start. The first of these considerations should be to familiarize yourself with regulations governing your property,as there may well be rules forbidding the either the building of a shed or building specific kinds of sheds.

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What Benefits Do Raised Bed Gardens Provide?

If you are looking for a practical, really attractive alternative solution to your garden needs, then read our guide to find out all about the benefits of having a raised bed garden. Firstly, what are they? Raised bed gardens are basically gardens that sit above the rest of the garden because they’re built on top of existing soil. You can either just pile new soil high, or more commonly contain them using either wood or stone. You can choose to incorporate the existing soil, or use all new compost.

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A Beginner\’s Guide To Installing A Garden Pond

You might think that it would be complicated to install and set up your own garden pond, but it’s really very easy. We’ve put together this little guide to tell you how to do it. The first step is to choose your location. This is really important as, if you are planning to have plants in your pond, you need to know they’ll get enough sunlight. After choosing the location, the next step is to think about how big you want it to be – your garden needs to incorporate it.

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Do You Need The Services Of A Landscaping Company?

If you’ve never hired a garden landscaping company before, it can be hard to tell exactly what makes a company good. We’ve put together this guide to take you through the issues you should consider when choosing a landscaping company. One thing to consider is what a particular company can actually offer. For example, some just offer basic garden maintenance, which isn’t going to help you if you want to remodel your whole garden, so make sure your basic needs can be met.

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