Homebuilding & Renovating

With the right plants for covering walls, it’s easy to brighten up a bland wall or conceal an unsightly boundary. Dense evergreen climbers or deciduous choices that retain good structure over winter are ideal. As well as hiding the wall you don’t want to see, they will make the garden seem bigger by concealing the boundary with a leafy or twiggy curtain.

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As well as adding a beautiful touch to the garden with structure, ornamental detail and colour, trees with berries offer plenty of attractions for wildlife too.

Planting a tree with berries will provide birds with a place to roost and plenty to feast on, plus give you the pleasure of watching the birds in action too. Berry- and fruit-bearing trees also provide food f...

The tendering stage is when a project begins to feel real to the majority of homeowners and self-builders, and this is where apprehension usually sets in.

You may have worked with budgets, sketches and ideas for your self-build or extension up to this point, the...

Investing in a mitre saw is a smart move if you're a serious DIYer. It takes the hard work out of crosscuts and delivers accurate cuts for consistency across projects. They're ideal for getting clean cuts on decking boards, fencing, and studwork.

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Garden designers are increasingly looking to landscape with grasses in their schemes. The surge in the trend is no surprise; these architectural plants are wonderful at creating a visual statement. Plus, ornamental grasses have their practical merits, too.

With such a wide range of heights, colours, and textures available, there are plenty of ways grasses can be used ...