Garden Machinery
Garden Leisure
- Greenhouse Heaters
- Loungers
- Midgeaters
- Gas Barbecues
- Charcoal Barbecues
- Masonry Barbecues
- Furniture Sets
- Benches
- Greenhouses
- Water and Light
- Garden Sheds
- Gazebos
- Firepits
- Wildlife Boxes
- Rock and Stone
- Weather Vanes
- Rabbit Hutches
- Urns & Planters
- Sundials
- Birdbaths
- Garden Swings
- Climbing Frames
- Croquet Sets
- Wildlife Cameras
- Bird Feed
Garden Design Tips.
It is great fun to plan out your own designer garden. You can design the perfect garden to meet your needs! People will take great effort to personlise and create a unique look to their home, but often the garden is left to follow a standard design plan.
The following brief guides will hopefully provide you with some useful starting points for designing your own garden.
Build a Garden Pergola
Pergolas are an excellent feature to add to any garden design. Space permitting. They can be used for linking different parts of the garden together, and for creating summer shade. Their open aspect makes them particularly suitable for adding interest to smaller gardens.
It is possible to build your own pergola from scratch if you have DIY skills. Although many pre-made self assembly kits will be available at you local suppliers. See what is available before you plan your construction.
Wood - this is the most common material used for pergolas. Although it is possible to use rock, stone, or metal construction techniques. Consider your location and what will best suit your garden and environment.
Select the site for your pergola carefully. It will be a dominate feature in the garden and getting the right position will help to establish the feel of the design. Also choose a location that will be favourable to the species of plants you are deciding to grow on it.
Consult you local suppliers for example kits, and also for help with design plans. They will have many books and guides available to help you plan your construction.
