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Inspiration & Advice

Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or need some ideas for a garden transformation? At Howarth, we have plenty of how-to guides, product selections, and inspired themes to help you towards making your home or next garden project a success. You can also meet our expert authors to learn more about the people behind our advice and discover their industry experience.

 

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How to lay porcelain paving slabs

Porcelain paving slabs are popular in outdoor spaces due to its longevity, aesthetic appeal, and low level of upkeep. Laying these slabs can seem difficult, but with the right tools and skills, you can achieve an incredible result. Therefore, in this article, will help you through the basic steps to ensure your new patio or pathway is both beautiful and long-lasting. Materials and Tools You'll Need: Porcelain paving slabs Tape measure Spirit level String line and pegs Shovel Compactor or t …
5th Jun 2024 Emily Green

5 Paving Ideas for Small Gardens

In the world of gardening, size doesn't always matter. Even in the smallest of spaces, like an intimate garden or a cozy backyard, you can still create a stunning outdoor sanctuary with paving for small gardens. And one key element in designing these small paradises is choosing the right paving. Porcelain paving not only serves a functional purpose, but it also adds character and style to your outdoor space. So, if you're looking to revamp your small garden, here are some creative ideas for ga …
8th May 2024 Emily Green
Fencing – An Ultimate Guide

Fencing – An Ultimate Guide

It's important to think about your intentions when selecting a fence for your garden. Different types of fencing provide various levels of security, privacy, and protection from the extreme British weather. You may want your fence to be installed to keep people out of your garden, or to just keep your kids and pets safe inside in it! Whatever the intention, we offer the ideal fence for you. Therefore, we've put together this useful compilation of how-tos to cover everything you would need to kn …
1st May 2024 Emily Green

How to Replace Fence Panels

With the increase in unusual weather during UK winters, understanding how to replace fence panels on your own may be quite useful as even solid wooden fences can be damaged during storms. Fence panels are a popular way of adding a boundary divide to your garden in garden design. Fences, on the other hand, are extremely high-maintenance, and replacing or repairing fence panels is one of the most typical challenges homeowners face following severe weather occurrences. So, how do you go about repl …
1st May 2024 Emily Green

Top 5 Garden Sleeper Ideas for your garden

Garden and timber sleepers are very adaptable landscaping materials that can enhance the appearance of your outdoor space while also providing practical solutions for a wide range of gardening projects. Garden sleepers can offer an endless amount of design options, whether you want a rustic charm or contemporary appearance. Therefore, in this blog article, we'll look at the top five unique garden sleeper ideas for your garden makeover. 1: Raised flower beds One of the most popular ways of u …
29th Apr 2024 Emily Green