How to make trellis panels
12 minutesThree examples of sturdy, long-lasting, DIY trellis panels TRADITIONALLY, trellis is any open framework used to partition areas of a … read more
DIY
Garden DIY: Whether it’s putting up support wires, building some trellis, installing a pond or constructing your own garden shed or workshop, these articles contain a wealth of experience gained from my own garden projects over more than two decades.
Using Trellis Panels in Fences
6 minutesTrellis Panels in the top section of this 2m fence improve the look, adding texture and visual interest. I used … read more
Accoya – the best new timber for garden design?
5 minutesThis is the latest bed I have added to my garden. It is made out of a new kind of … read more
Outdoor kitchen
1 minuteThe new outdoor kitchen with gas BBQ, sink and tap is finished and christened. (Well, nearly finished: there’s still the … read more
How to create quality wire supports for walls and fences
10 minutesUPDATED FEB 2024 A traditional starting point for training climbers on walls and fences is a system of tensioned horizontal … read more
Creating an ornamental lawn
10 minutesRecently we had some friends over for a lunch party and without prompting, two of the male guests, (why is … read more
Formal pond in the vegetable garden
8 minutesThe centre piece of my vegetable garden is this formal pond, which was started in 2012. It’s overall size is … read more
Paving the Vegetable Garden
2 minutesHere’s how I paved the area around and between my vegetable beds, removing the turf and replacing it with stylish brick pavers.
Raised beds
3 minutesRaised beds do not have to be simple rectangles. Raised bedsI use raised beds in many parts of the gardens … read more