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Composite decking ideas for small gardens

June 10, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post If you're planning an outdoor renovation at the moment, chances are you've been considering options for a patio area. This post looks at composite decking, and why it could be an ideal solution for small gardens. Decking board is a highly functional landscaping material, and you can use it in lots of creative ways. Decking can serve many functions in your garden, from creating a multipurpose zone, to providing an ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Composite decking, Decking, Garden, Garden design, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, Low maintenance garden, small space gardening

Painting outside: how to get it right

February 28, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The change in the seasons can mean only one thing: summer isn't far away. A bit like last year, many families and homes across the UK will be swapping picnics in the park and afternoons in the beer garden for something more personal in their backyards. While garden centres hopefully won’t be as busy and queued out as they were last year, spring is the ideal time for getting your garden in good order. This is especially ...

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Filed Under: Garden Tips Tagged With: Decking, Garden maintenance, Home, home improvement, Home maintenance, outdoor furniture, Outdoors, Top Tips

Backyard renovations: how much do they cost?

October 23, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Is a garden redesign on your list of home projects at the moment? Backyard renovations are a popular choice when it comes to home improvement, particularly this year when lots of us have been spending more time than ever in our gardens. As with any home renovation, the planning stage is a vital part of a garden project. You'll no doubt be thinking about how you'd like your outdoor space to look, but working out your ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Decking, Fencing, Garden, Garden design, Garden Lighting, Garden maintenance, Garden tips, gardening, Lawn, Patio, water feature

How to build a successful flooring business after Covid19 pandemic

March 9, 2020 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post The Covid19 pandemic has affected more than 2.5 million people in over 185 countries. And those numbers are still rising, with the majority of the global population impacted in some way. But the reach of the pandemic is not limited to people only. It is also having a detrimental effect on most businesses worldwide. Various governments from different countries have instructed companies to close down for the time being, ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: Composite decking, Decking, Engineered wood flooring, Flooring, Solid wood flooring, Vinyl flooring, Wooden flooring

Decking Trends 2020

November 12, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Are you considering adding a decking area to your outside space? This guide to Decking Trends for 2020 from decking experts DeckPlus takes a peek into the future of outdoor deck design. When it comes to external flooring options, few materials boast the enduring appeal of outdoor decking. With the ability to completely transform a garden, adding a decking area to your property can not only improve its aesthetic ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Deck, Decking, Garden, Garden design, Garden Lighting, Garden tips, garden trends, trends

Garden design: the best decking for a family garden

February 15, 2016 by Catherine Leave a Comment

composite decking for a family garden

Do you have a decked area in your garden?  It’s a really popular choice for creating a patio area, and can really enhance the overall impact of your outdoor space.  In a family garden decking is a great multi-tasker, providing an area for supervised play, dining, entertaining or simply relaxing in the sunshine. Traditional wooden decking is a popular choice, but when it comes to using it in a family garden, it has it’s drawbacks.  In wet or ...

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Filed Under: Garden Design Tagged With: Children, Decking, Family, Garden, Garden design, Top Tips

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