An Englishman's Garden Adventures
Xeriscape planting in 10cm substrate?Green-Roof planting is still in the experimental stages. What will work and what will fail? THe First Five Guinea Pigs … read more
A Well Designed GlasshouseJudicious use of brick and timber has created a greenhouse with a timeless quality and solidity. Why choose a lean-to style? … read more
This time of year can be a low point for garden vegetables: the winter stores are used up and early spring planting yet to … read more
Spring is finally underway in the woodland garden after the longest and coldest winter for thirty years, but you have to get down on … read more
The roof is glazed with large 4mm toughened glass sheets that sit neatly between preformed ridges running down each rafter. Powder coated aluminium capping … read more
Why paint a cedar greenhouse? In my case it was mainly for aesthetic reasons. It fits in with the style of the rest of the garden and, I believe, gives it a more substantial look akin to the great classic Victorian greenhouses.
Long planks were staked in place to create an edging to contain the bricks and base materials. A length of DPC was used to protect the outside edge of the wood from wet soil in the beds.
