Inspiration & Advice

Is your next project adding a garden gate to enhance, protect and secure your garden? Before you do anything, you must read this “Ultimate Garden Gate Buyer’s Guide”. It’s packed with inspiring garden gate ideas – wooden garden gates, metal garden gates, composite garden gates even an iron garden gate! From a single small garden gate to double garden gates, decorative garden gates and cheap garden gates – we have all the bases covered. We’ll even reveal …

Whether you're a seasoned tradesperson or trying your hand at DIY, knowing how to cut plasterboard can make any renovation easier and much more accurate. With the right tools and a bit of guidance, cutting plasterboard can be quick and mess-free.   Insulation Superstore How much plasterboard do you need? To work out how many boards you need: Multiply wall height by width = total m² Divide total m² by the area of one board Example: A 5m x 10m ceiling = 50m². Divide by the …

Looking to elevate your outdoor space? From decking ideas for the garden to clever small garden decking ideas, there are stylish and practical solutions for gardens of every shape and size. Whether you’re working with a tight budget or want to create a show-stopping space, there’s no shortage of budget garden decking ideas and inspiration for transforming patios, lawns, and yards into extensions of your home. Even small gardens can have cosy spots for al fresco dining, entertaining, …

Howarth Timber Group is proud to announce that we’ve been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025! This national recognition is a fantastic achievement and is a true reflection of the positive culture we've built together. Only organisations that meet strict criteria and demonstrate exceptional levels of employee satisfaction are included in the list, making this honour even more meaningful. This is a very prestigious award that celebrates outstanding workplace e …

If you’re looking to add a little extra interest to your garden, we have some inspiring garden trellis ideas for you. From a garden arch trellis to decorative garden trellis panels, fixing a garden trellis on walls and trellis ideas for privacy, there are so many different things you can do with a garden trellis and so many different types. Before we start, let’s clarify what a garden trellis is and what it can do, then explore 12 of our favourite garden trellis ideas. Howarth Tim …