garden

Hello fellas, I’ve got a little issue in my back garden and rather fix the drainage issue before I set out grid mesh with gravels, I’m lifting the council slabs and levelling them towards the drainage. There’s no drainage there , just a square cover that leads to manhole. Based on your...

I'm a builder and have just been out to a family members house about an aco Drain that keeps getting blocked. They've recently had the garden done by someone else and they installed an aco drain along the back of the house. It keeps getting blocked to the point where it's overflowing and causing...

Hello, I want to extend the height of my fence with a privacy trellis, but I’m not sure what is the best way to go about it. I want to extend 5 of my fence panels, each of them measuring currently 114cm x 183cm. I’d like to add a trellis on top of each panel, ideally measuring at least 60cm...

My partner and I moved into our property exactly a year ago. Throughout the autumn/winter we noticed a lot of damp in the back half of our garage (it’s a tandem so quite long) on the wall that sides with our neighbours garden. Now the summer has come it has dried out significantly but you can...

I need to paint a garden clothes pole. I have sanded and washed it all down. The top part though was quite rusty and I had to use wire brush attachment on my drill and sand paper. Could I use some blue Hammerite Paint that I have as primer before painting? Would it be ok then to just paint...

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice, as I’m currently helping a friend install artificial grass in his garden for the kids to play on. Here’s the plan for the base: Type 1 MOT (hardcore) Compacted Sharp sand Flushed with straight edge or timber Weed membrane Artificial grass Timber...

I'm currently in the process of laying porcelain paving across our small garden, but I've hit a wall when it comes to drainage. From the start, I was set on having the paving drain water towards the bottom of the garden — it's about 8m long — rather than towards the house. I just don't like the...

Hi, I’m ready to put a new roof on my garage that I want to turn into a more habitable garden room. Any structural guys on here that would know what size timbers will I need to use please? The largest span is 4.6m. It’ll be a could roof with 100mm (if that’s enough?) celotex in between...

Sorry if a daft post but just wanting to ask if anyone else has come across my situation and found a solution. Recently bought a house and all the garden areas and drive are red stone chips, but over time a lot of dirt, soil and debris has got in amoungst and it looks quite dirty and clogged...

Ive been looking at a Honda IZY HRG 466 push mower and recently came across the Stihl RM 448TC for £40 more. Its self propelled and composite deck. I know Stihl are generally decent. Which would people recommend? Or are the any other suggestions? Thanks

Hi, I am going to be turfing my garden this year something I have never done before, I am just after some advice. It is a new build so I don't believe the existing soil is great as they usually use it as a dumping ground. I plan on putting down 150mm of top soil. My question is, the sub soil...

Can anyone suggest a filler to fix a hole in the bottom of a Garden Waste Wheelie BIn? Someone was burning old documents and put the ashes in it some where still hot though even after 24 hrs...

I have a problem with the drainage on my concrete base. It wasn't built with correct drainage slope. The damage inside is getting worse. I need to stop the water soon. With a quick look online, I've found few solutions but not sure what would be the best considering the surface material...

Want to get an idea of what a garden landscaping job like this would cost as my mums been quoted £8.8k with VAT and think it’s steep. What are ballpark figures to expect for jobs like this? Located in midlands Job description: Clear away those slabs, and rockery up to where that line is on the...

Hi folks. After some thoughts. I have a garden that doesn't follow the line of the house. I am not decided as to whether to lay slabs square with the house or to lay them square to my workshop (bottom of the garden) Square with the house is easier but slabs will look off with the shed. Any...

Hi everyone, I'm planning some renovations and need advice on the permissions and regulations involved. Here are the details of my project and some specific questions I have: Current Situation: I have a concrete sectional garage. There's a small walkway between my house and the garage leading...

Hi, I finally have some time to tidy up the front garden, and one of my first projects is to rebuild the side entrance to the garden and garage. I have several unused marine plywood panels and thought of creating something more substantial than just a fence for the front (see attached...

Hi, I finally have some time to tidy up the front garden, and one of my first projects is to rebuild the side entrance to the garden and garage. I have several unused marine plywood panels and thought of creating something more substantial than just a fence for the front (see attached...

Does anyone know if there is an adaptor that allows Ryobi Expandit accessories to be used on a ParkerBrands Strimmer head? I've been given a polesaw and hedge trimmer but the drive shaft is not compatible. Seen a few things on ebay but none of the sellers seem to actually know what they're...

Hi all, Hoping someone can help with an idea I'd like to do in the garden. We moved into this house a couple of years ago and I've finally gotten round to sorting the garden I want to add some grass to the garden . It's currently on 2 tiers , one at ground level and the other is raised up...