Garden buildings & fencing
Protect boundaries and create a private space with fences, railings and garden walls. Advice includes help choosing a fence and how to put up and repair fences and walls.
How to put up a panel fence
Fencing is a versatile favourite that can offer privacy from the neighbours, protection from the elements or make your home more secure.
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How to repair a wooden fence
Wooden fence panels and posts can be prone to storm damage, rot or attack by insects.
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How to paint a wooden shed or fence
Wooden fences, sheds, playhouses and other outdoor structures are constantly battling against our British weather.
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How to install a gate
If you're constructing a new fence with a gated opening, put up the gate and posts first and build the fence from them.
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How to plan a garden wall
A garden wall in brick or stone may be more expensive than a fence, but it'll weather attractively and last a lifetime.
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How to lay the foundations for a garden wall
You should always build a garden wall on a solid foundation of a trench filled with concrete.
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How to build a stone garden wall
A stone wall could be part of your landscaping project or you could just want to make a more interesting boundary wall.
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How to repair & build a brick garden wall
Building a free-standing garden wall is really satisfying and can improve and secure your garden.
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How to build a brick planter
Brick planters are an ideal place to grow plants that need different soil conditions from the ones in your flowerbeds.
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How to build garden steps
If you want to construct garden steps that are built into an earth slope, you can use a whole range of materials - from bricks to concrete slabs, timber to gravel, and concrete to large flat stones.
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How to build a pergola
A pergola is basically an open roof, set on posts or columns.
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How to build a greenhouse
A greenhouse will bring new life to your garden.
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How to build a shed base
A firm, level base should be the starting point for any shed or garden building.
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How to build a wooden playhouse
There are hours of fun to be had with a playhouse. Children will love playing in their own outdoor den and they can be decorated with bright and cheerful colours to create a truly individual play space.
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How to build a wooden shed
A wooden garden shed is straightforward to assemble and once erected can provide much-needed storage, a home for hobbying or a quiet spot to sit and enjoy your garden.
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Fence & railing buying guide
Fencing is the most popular way to mark a boundary and is a cost-effective and easy-to-install option for your outdoor space – whether you’re replacing what you have currently, repairing it, or sta...
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Gate buying guide
Choosing the right garden gate can help finish off the look of your fence or wall – as well as granting you access to your home of course.
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Brick & stone buying guide
You can build your garden wall from bricks, natural stone or reconstituted stone (which is made from concrete bricks that are finished and coloured to look like stone). .
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Building & landscaping tools buying guide
Do you know your pointing hawk from your pointing trowel? What about bolster chisels, club hammers and long bars? Building and landscape gardening comes with a whole catalogue of specialist tools -...
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Greenhouse buying guide
You don’t have to be an expert gardener to get the most out of a greenhouse.
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Shed buying guide
The garden shed - a firm favourite in British gardens. Sheds are brilliantly versatile.
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All about Neva
If you’re after a private outdoor space, take a look at Neva, the modular solution with different panels, layouts and styles for you to play around with.
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