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.
We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.
12 Garden Path Ideas
If you have a garden and you want to access easily and enjoy regularly, these 12 garden path ideas are a great source of inspiration. From garden path stones and garden path flags to garden path edging and garden path lighting, we have a whole host of ideas for a garden path to suit you and improve the appearance and value of your home.
Take a moment to wander through our ideas and get on the path to a better garden.
1. Garden Path Paving
An obvious solution and one that might first spring t
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8th Aug 2024
Enhance Your Space with VELUX Summertime Solutions
As temperatures rise and the sun shines brighter, controlling the amount of daylight and heat entering your home becomes crucial. VELUX blinds and shutters are essential for any homeowner looking to make their living space more comfortable during the hot summer months.
Here are just a few of the benefits of the VELUX blinds and shutters range:
Temperature Control
VELUX blinds and shutters help regulate the temperature in your home by blocking out the sun's rays and preventing heat from enter
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8th Aug 2024
Garden Ideas Using Slate Chippings
Transforming your garden into a beautiful outdoor space can be incredibly rewarding, and slate chippings are a versatile and visually attractive material to consider. Slate chippings come in a variety of colours, including blue, grey, plum, purple, and black, and can add a touch of charm and texture to any landscape.
This article will look at imaginative landscaping ideas with slate chippings and provide practical tips on how to use them effectively.
Benefits of Slate Chippings
Slate chippi
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6th Aug 2024
How to Create an Eco Friendly Garden
If you want to build a strong connection with nature, an eco-friendly garden is the way to go. Sustainable gardening is gaining in popularity and if you’ve even a small garden, it’s something we can all do to be environment friendly at home.
Before you rush out to hug the nearest tree, let’s get straight what an eco friendly garden is, then we can look at some of the many ways you can create yours.
What is an eco garden exactly?
Creating an eco friendly garden can reduce you
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3rd Jul 2024
How to Lay Engineered Wood Flooring
Need to know how to lay engineered wood flooring for a customer or in your own home? Have we got the guide for you. We’ll take you through every step from the tools and techniques you need to lay engineered wood flooring to advice on how to clean engineered wood floors.
But first, let’s start with the basics.
What is engineered wood?
Engineered wood flooring is a highly cost-efficient alternative to solid flooring that is easier to install and is more resistant and practical. Made f
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28th Jun 2024