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Incorporating raised beds in the garden is one of the easiest and most effective ways to transform your outdoor space. Whether you're growing vegetables, herbs, or flowers, a raised garden bed offers enhanced drainage, improved soil conditions, and easier access for planting and maintenance. If you’re wondering how to make a raised garden bed with sleepers or even how to make a raised garden bed with railway sleepers, this step-by-step guide will walk you through everything you need to kno …

Railway sleepers (also known as landscape timbers or garden sleepers) are one of the most versatile materials you can use in your outdoor projects. Whether you're building railway sleeper flower beds, creating rustic railway sleeper steps, or designing eye-catching railway sleepers for garden edging, sleepers bring both function and charm to any outdoor space. From reclaimed, weathered sleepers with a rustic appeal to freshly cut oak and softwood options, there's a perfect choice for every garde …

There are so many different types of paving out there, but which ones are right for your project? Whether it’s garden paving, patio paving or driveway block paving, Indian stone paving, porcelain paving slabs or block paving bricks, you’ll no doubt have several questions – all of which we’ll attempt to answer right here in this handy “Introduction to Paving Types” guide. We’ll even give you tips on how to clean block paving, how to lay paving slabs and a …

As summer approaches, many homeowners are looking for ways to enhance their outdoor living spaces—and what better place to start than with a small garden kitchen? Whether you’re working with a small patio, or a narrow garden, clever design and quality building materials can help you create a stylish, space-efficient setup that’s perfect for cooking and entertaining outdoors! From garden kitchen ideas and modular units to waterproof decking and clever storage tips, we’ve p …

If you’re interested in adding cladding to a project, this handy Buying Guide to Cladding is essential reading. We’ll take you through all the different types of cladding from composite cladding and shiplap cladding to PVC cladding and cedar cladding. You’ll learn about exterior cladding, indoor cladding and also how to apply cladding. It aims to as comprehensive a guide as you can find on the internet. So, let’s get straight to it. The Wood Veneer Hub What is cladd …