A home doesn’t stop at the back door, so the garden gets just as much attention here as anything indoors. In this category, I share budget-friendly ways to improve outdoor space, from small updates like painting fences and adding pots, to bigger projects like patios, planting, and drainage.
I’m not a natural green thumb, so expect honest, practical advice rather than expert horticulture, plus real updates from our own garden renovation as it progresses. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want a few affordable ideas to freshen things up, you’ll find realistic inspiration here rather than anything requiring a professional gardener.
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Guest post by BuilderWing Just like any other home renovation project, transforming your garden is one of those projects that really benefits from having the right person on board. You need to find the right experts to deal with your garden makeover, whether it’s a small job like installing a patio, or a big job…
Uk summers can be tricky for our plants. We don’t have any rain for a month and then suddenly we have a deluge that basically floods the garden. Sometimes, it feels like all or nothing, and this can be hard to deal with. But, you can make your garden easier to maintain (and better to…
We’ve lived in our house for almost 6 years now, and I can’t believe that time has gone so fast. When we moved in, we had big plans. We still do, it’s just they got pushed back after we decided to have 2 kids in 2 years. We’d love to do a big extention at…
This has been quite a big problem for us recently. As parents of a 1 and 3 year old, we’re constantly making sure they aren’t hurting themselves and falling off things, and our garden isn’t really the safest space for them. I always love the thought of using our garden more, especially in the summer….
It feels like we’re finally getting to the edges of spring. The evenings have started to get a little lighter, with the sun going down around 5.15pm instead of 4pm! The temperatures are getting a little milder, although March can sometimes get chilly and bring snow. This means there are some things you can start…
All photo credit goes to https://dunsterhouse.co.uk/ Garden rooms are having a serious moment, and it’s easy to see why. They’re versatile, they’re space enhancers, and they can transform even the smallest garden into a destination rather than just a patch of grass. But what can you actually do with one? Whether you’re dreaming of a…
Since we moved into our current house five years ago, I’ve become a little obsessed with creating the perfect oasis for both us and the little creatures that live in our garden. We’re very lucky to have such a great outdoor space, but I’m always conscious that it should cater most for the little things…
There’s only so much space you can squeeze out of your home before things start to feel a bit… cramped. The spare room becomes an office, the dining table turns into a homework station, and suddenly the house feels like it’s working against you rather than with you. That’s where a bespoke garden building comes…
In the UK, utility strikes caused by digging damage tens of thousands of underground pipes and cables every year. According to UK Power Networks, around 60,000 accidental strikes occur annually, and they can cause anything from broadband outages to gas leaks and serious injury. Everyday DIY jobs like fencing, decking, and even planting trees account…
Patios sometimes get forgotten, don’t they? We’re all guilty of it. You set one up when you first move in, plonk down a chair or two, and then before you know it, the space just becomes a shortcut to the shed or a place to dump empty plant pots. But here’s the good news: giving…
Most of us dream of having a picture-perfect garden, but very few of us have the time (or the patience) to keep it that way. Between mowing, watering, weeding, and battling the effects of our famously unpredictable British weather, the traditional lawn can feel like a full-time job. I know my husband has talked about…
When you’re tackling a big garden job with just a couple of people, the tools you use really do make all the difference. With fewer hands on deck, every bit of kit has to pull its weight, saving you time, easing the workload, and helping everything run like clockwork. Whether it’s lugging around heavy pots…