Chimineas have been a go-to cooking method in Mexico for centuries. These days, those freestanding fireplaces with a Southwestern style can bring a festive ambience to a variety of spaces, such as gardens, patios, and decks. Not only do they offer grilling capabilities and warmth, but they can also add …

Most garden bars resemble an outdoor garden shed where you can enjoy drinks with friends. You can make it as simple or as fancy as you want depending on your needs and budget. Putting up a garden bar is easy enough for any DIYer with the right tools but it …

A mitre saw allows you to make different types of cuts easily, quickly and accurately. It’s easier to use than a circular saw especially for a beginner. You can make angled cuts more accurately with a mitre saw. Whether you are just starting out in woodworking or are looking to …

Sleepers provide an easy and practical way to define the edge of your garden. You can use them to prevent mulch and soil from spilling onto pathways or the lawn and ensure no one accidentally walks on the garden. Sleepers also enhance your outdoor aesthetics. They highlight the garden area, …

Don’t wait until summer to start tending to your garden. Start early during spring if you want to make full use of the warmer season and enjoy a beautiful garden for longer. By the time the weather starts to warm up and there is plenty of sunshine for plants, your …

A parasol is one of the best additions to your garden especially if you or your family enjoys spending a lot of time outdoors. A parasol provides shade from the sun and rain. Garden parasols come in different styles. There’s the basic upright parasol that you can use on its …

Honeysuckle is one of the most beautiful plants; gorgeous flowers, a delicious smell, and the truly pleasing look of it as it tumbles down walls or peeps through fence panels. Honeysuckle is found in China, India, Europe and North America. It grows wild in the UK, and one of the …

Protecting ourselves and our homes is a necessary part of life. But while we lock our doors and install the latest security systems, it’s easy to forget one vital structure in your property. Recent reports show a rise in the theft of gardening equipment; and it’s all because sheds make …

Decking is a wonderful invention, that can separate a part of the garden off for sitting on, enjoying barbecues on, and it is very useful to give the kids somewhere safe and flat to play on. Decking is a very low maintenance option for any garden, as it is easy …

A shed is a must for every garden. They are invaluable for keeping tools in, even if those tools only include a mower. They can also be truly lovely little havens away from the backbreaking work of weeding, digging and planting – you can have a cup of tea in …