Inspiration & Advice
Are you looking for useful do-it-yourself advice? Do you want to know how to clean your artificial grass, or are in need of some ideas for a garden transformaton? 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!
We are much more than just timber, and with our innovative ideas and practical advice, you can create a home to be proud of.
How to build a Garden Gate
If you’re wanting to learn how to make a garden gate, you’re in luck. This guide will help you put together the perfect garden gate for all your wants, needs and wishes!
Preparation
It’s worth noting that there are various ways you can build a gate the wrong way, so we only recommend making a garden gate if you’re particularly handy or confident in your abilities. Otherwise, a tradesperson would do an excellent job, and would also save you precious time and money.
Tools
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9th Mar 2022
How to lay turf
Laying turf is the easiest way to create a new lawn, giving you a brand-new garden in just a few hours! You can also check out our social media pages for customer pictures of our wide selection of turf online.
Tools you will need:
Turf
Wheelbarrow
Garden spade
Loam topsoil
Garden rake
A sharp knife
Watering can
How and when to lay turf
The best time to lay turf is during spring or autumn, when rain will help the new grass establish roots in time for summer sun or winter frosts. You c
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9th Mar 2022
How to lay Artificial Grass
After purchasing artificial grass, it can be overwhelming to suddenly realise you aren’t sure how to install it. Therefore, we’ve put together the ultimate ‘how-to’ guide, with fully detailed installation steps to ensure that you’re following all the best practices. By following these steps, you’ll be relaxing in your brand-new artificial grass garden soon enough.
Preparing your lawn
The first thing to do, which is also one of the most important s
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9th Feb 2022
Why Trex Decking is the Ideal Match for UK Gardens
Learn more about Trex, the environmentally-friendly decking alternative and discover why your garden needs it.
In the UK we like to make the most of any warm weather we have, and the popularity of using our own garden space is likely to be one of the reasons why the UK’s demand for decking is still going strong.
Recently, wood composite decking such as Trex has gained momentum, as more homeowners discover that traditional decking requires higher levels of maintenance and comes to the
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3rd Dec 2021
Garden Sheds Explained
Looking for a new garden shed, but confused by the number of options? Our guide is here to help.
Garden Sheds are a common sight in the UK, creating a secure home for our outdoor tools and equipment, as well as providing a space for potting plants and perhaps even undertaking our favourite hobbies and leisure activities.
However, there is a wide range of garden buildings that are available in a range of sizes as well as having so many different styles with various cladding and
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3rd Dec 2021