garden

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...

Hi, how much would it cost to cover up 30m of garden? I'm surrounded by houses and I wish to have my peace of mind in the garden. If I use screening plants, it's gonna be cheaper, but still on a 5-6k if I use the help of someone, I also would need to put a deck on it first, that could be...

Morning, I've been reading through the searches on this topic and there are lots but all are slightly different to my situation. I've also been reading Paving Expert but i need some eyes on advice before I make a mistake. I'm planning on adding a gravel and stepping stone path to my garden, at...

Hi there! I'm new to the forum, and i wanted to get some advice. Several years ago, I helped my parents make an epoxy coated pebble patio for her back yard and the end result was absolutely gorgeous, and held up surprisingly well even through loads of rain (and one earthquake). I'm going to be...

Hello everyone, We're looking to add a pebble/gravel edging with plants around our new garden office, which sits on a concrete base. From reading up, our thinking is to dig up the section around the unit and add a membrane (cut holes for the plants) and add the pebbles straight on top...

I want to build a patio and the ground is on a slope. Maybe 15-20cm across a 4 metre patio. I know I have to dig down 15-20cm to get past the softer soil. My question is: Do I need to dig down further in the higher end so the ground is level before adding MOT1, or can I avoid the extra digging...

I have a summer house located at the far end of my garden, connected to the main house by a decking walkway. Eitherside this walkway are large green spaces. Due to the decking deteriorating after 10 years, I'm planning to replace it with garden slabs. However, I'm aware that the slabs need to be...

Hi there, I’m building some brick raised beds on some concrete footings. I laid the concrete today and was just wondering how long I’d need to leave it before I can start building the wall? Also, how long does a brick wall need to cure before it’s effected by rain? Thanks so much

Hello, I have a small business that requires customers to sit outside, I have taken on a small property which had a roof erected in the garden which was perfect. Since I moved in and signed the lease, I found out that the roof that was erected by the previous occupant did not request planning...

Hi, We have garden paving slabs (430mm x 430mm) in about 6m sq section. There are always weeds growing out of the gaps, have plucked them out several times and also several slabs are slightly uneven with a few cracked. Slabs can be lifted off quite easily as they are just laid on sand. I am...

I was out in my garden and noticed one of the slabs on my footpath around the lawn was loose. There was some weeds etc underneath. When i had dealt with all that I put it back level. When I was standing on it it cracked down the middle lol. It was not a proper slab but poured concrete I think...

Hi all I have a summerhouse at the end of the garden which has a power supply coming from the house via a 16a breaker and armoured cable leading to a consumer unit in the summerhouse. We are building a home office in the middle of the garden. I am hoping to run ( or rather have run) power to it...

Hello all, so I’m building a small 2.4x2.4 deck this weekend, I’m having a debate with my self about joist sizes. Wickes have got an offer on at the minute so 3x2 (70x45mm) is currently £4.50 per 2.4 length. Would this be strong enough for a low level deck? I’m planning on spacing joists at 30cm...

Hi all, I am in the process of planning my garden and I have a bit of an issue which I am not sure how to resolve. I have 2 air bricks at the back of the house which are about 100mm from ground level (cement floor). I DPC is also not that much higher. (maybe another 20mm). Is there a way to...