Stable Barrow

Author: katie

  • Choosing the Right Type of Lawn

    Lawns are a big part of a garden – they usually form the largest surface area within the garden. If you are looking for a new lawn, replacing an area of lawn, or you are moving into a new property and creating a new garden, you should ensure you choose the correct type of turf for your new garden.

    A standard type of turf will suffice in most domestic properties. The turf sold in the UK is generally quite hardy and will withstand some harsh weather conditions.

    However, if your garden is used for sport, you have pets or it is a high traffic area, you might need to have a tougher kind of turf. Choose one that is specifically made to last in a high traffic spot.

    If your garden is shady, a shade-resistant turf might be your best option. This will help the turf to stay healthy and to grow well.

  • Can you Grow Cucumbers in the UK?

    It is perfectly possible to grow cucumbers at home in the UK. You do need to be careful though, because these vegetable need some special growing conditions and if you do not provide these, it would be very easy to kill them.

    The first thing to do is to decide between a bush or a vine. A vine will need to be able to climb so make sure you have trellises or similar frames for them to grow up onto.

    You also need to make sure cucumbers are planted in warm earth. Don’t think about planting them until a good few weeks after the last frosts of winter. You can warm the earth up a little with plastic or start off a cucumber plant’s life in a greenhouse.

    Make sure you use the right soil, or you cucumbers will not be happy. Make sure it has a pH level of 6-6.8.

  • How to Grow Herbs Indoors

    Herbs can be very easy to grow indoors. Grow things like basil, parsley, mint, oregano and thyme easily inside your own home and have access to delicious fresh herbs whenever you want them. You should consider the herbs you want to grow carefully and choose ones that will grow well indoors. Usually, a window sill will be the best place to keep them as herbs tend to need a lot of warmth and sunlight.

    Buy herbs from somewhere like a garden centre or grow them from seed and purchase the seeds online. You can buy herb plants from places like supermarkets but they are probably not going to be in the best of health after sitting on a shelf with no sunlight. Supermarket herb plants tend to wilt and die after a few weeks so make sure the herbs you start off with are healthy. Re-pot and water them as needed.

  • Making your Own Wooden Garden Furniture

    Rather than buying expensive furniture from a shop, why not try a little DIY? Even if you have very little experience, it can be easy to make your own garden furniture from pieces of wood like railway sleepers. These are ideal, as they can be ordered in a variety of sizes. You can easily cut them down to different sizes and modify them. For a more eco-friendly approach, choose sleepers that are recycled or that are made from sustainable wood.

    It is simple to make items like chairs, tables and benches from wooden sleepers. If you need some further help, look online and find some guides. All you should really need is a saw, a drill, a screwdriver and some nails. You can easily change the colour of the wood as well, giving it the finish of your choice. Just buy stains and varnishes when you order your wooden sleepers.

  • The Advantages of Thermowood Decking

    Thermowood Decking is a very popular choice for many homes and business owners, but it can be unsafe, which means that there is a growing demand for not slip decking that allows us to benefit from the strong appeal of the decking without putting the safety of ourselves and others at risk. Non-slip decking is often called anti-slip decking, but the principle remains the same. The problem with timber decking is that, despite its highly desirable appearance, when it becomes wet safety can be greatly compromised. In the UK especially, the chances of the decking become exposed to moisture are always high, meaning that only not slip or anti-slip decking can be considered for outdoor environments.