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Latest Garden Shed News

Making gardens safe for all the family
2nd Sep 2010
A gardening expert has offered advice on how to ensure gardens are safe for all the family - by closely looking at the plants growing there. Bunny Guinness, writing for the Telegraph, notes that some plants can some cause allergic reactions and suggests reviewing...
Advantages of wooden garden sheds
1st Sep 2010
Garden sheds make a useful additional to any house, however one blog has been praising wooden sheds above others. The Essential Garden Guide has suggested that wooden garden sheds make the most attractive garden structures because they blend in more naturally...
Fun uses for wooden garden sheds
1st Sep 2010
Garden sheds are increasingly being used as extra space to indulge in hobbies and make things, rather than just as storage facilities. There are a wide range of possibilities for wooden garden sheds, according to the Pip Team blog. Garden sheds can be used...
Gardening tips: how to grow dahlias
31st Aug 2010
Dahlias are a popular feature in many gardens - one expert has offered advice on how best to grow and care for them. Val Bourne at the Telegraph stresses that dahlias thrive on the sun, whereas the slightest frost can cause them to not grow at all. Therefore,...
Gardening tasks for the end of August
31st Aug 2010
Now that autumn is approaching, one expert has offered tips on what to do in the garden during the close of August. Anna Pavord of the Independent suggests that rambler and climbing roses need to be pruned and that any wood removed should match the amount...
Expert gardening tips: will worms harm potted plants?
31st Aug 2010
Worm bins are a common way to help make compost in the garden - but can worms harm plants, one expert has been asked? In response to a reader's question, Lia Leendertz of the Guardian comments that, if a stacking worm bin system is used, then the worms...
Garden sheds to feature in live art exhibition
27th Aug 2010
Garden sheds will be the focal point in Woburn this weekend as part of a live art exhibition. The show will see garden sheds, currently painted white in preparation for the event, stand as a blank canvas for urban graffiti artists. These garden sheds will...
Plant flowers now for a beautiful garden in spring
27th Aug 2010
The harsh winter meant many plants did not flower as expected - one expert has suggested it is a good idea to plant flowers now in order to ensure their survival should the winter be unforgiving again. Sarah Raven, writing for the Telegraph, has recommended...
Garden sheds 'make excellent storage'
26th Aug 2010
Garden sheds are a common fixture in many gardens as they can be useful storage solutions. The Garden Sheds and Storage blog suggests that, as so much work goes into making a garden, garden sheds make the perfect storage solution. As there are so many implements...
Wooden garden sheds 'can improve your garden'
26th Aug 2010
Wooden garden sheds are appealing structures and can help improve the appearance of a garden. According to Jennifer Setzo, writing for Media CN, wooden garden sheds are the ideal way to finish off the look of the garden. This is because of the aesthetically...
Metal farm buildings 'advantageous'
26th Aug 2010
All farms require suitable farm buildings for both storage and to keep livestock in - what kind of material is best to invest in? Metal farm buildings hold many advantages over those constructed from other materials, according to the Agriculture Building...
Tips for the hot summer's gardening dilemmas
25th Aug 2010
This year's weather - the biting cold winter followed by a hot summer - has caused gardening difficulties of all kinds. One expert has offered some guidance on problems with vegetable growth. Responding to queries from readers, Bunny Guinness of the Telegraph...
Inject life into the garden with pruning
25th Aug 2010
Gardens can suffer in August when the summer is drawing to a close but autumn has not yet settled in. Pruning could inject more liveliness into the garden at this time, according to one expert. Dan Pearson, writing for the Observer, notes that at the end...
Tips for choosing the perfect garden shed
24th Aug 2010
It is important to consider the purpose of a garden shed before selecting the structure that best meets your needs, according to one DIY firm. Martino Home Improvements asserts that the two key things to think about before committing to a purchase is what...
Growing vegetables is 'beneficial'
24th Aug 2010
The various benefits of growing vegetables in the back garden have been extolled. Growing food for yourself is about more than just reducing food bills, according to This Is Staffordshire. The newspaper, which interviewed keen gardener Alison Cooke, has been...
Gardens 'can be fun for all the family'
23rd Aug 2010
Gardens can be great places for children to learn about gardening as well as being a place to play. Francine Raymond, writing for the Telegraph, has praised the efforts of keen gardeners Lucy and Dom Redmond in using their garden to educate their children....
Care for rambling roses on garden sheds
20th Aug 2010
Garden sheds are often home to displays of rambling roses and one organisation has offered tips on how best to keep the flowers healthy. The Royal Horticulture Society, writing advice in the Telegraph, recommends tying the growth horizontally to ensure the...
Garden sheds offered to rent as flat
20th Aug 2010
Garden sheds are increasingly being modernised, however, one such building in London has been transformed into a flat. The owners of a garden shed in Manor Park have transformed their shed into a small apartment, according to the London Standard. An estate...
Garden sheds to feature in arts festival
19th Aug 2010
Garden sheds will be featured in an upcoming arts festival in Liverpool. The festival, held once every two years, is this year on the theme of being emotionally touched, as well as being entitled 'Touched', which signifies how the various works displayed...
Gardening: lawn care essentials
18th Aug 2010
The majority of gardens will have the lawn itself as its largest feature, even if there are a number of plants included. A number of ways to ensure a good-looking lawn are available, which the Essential Garden Guide has been looking at this week. Planning...