Gardening

These easy-to-follow guides will give you the information you need to DIY. Find step-by-step instructions on different projects to help you out in the world of do-it-yourself.

DIY Guides

• How to fit drains to decking

  Good drainage on decking and patios is essential to avoid mould, moss and slippery surfaces forming on the wood or stone; good drainage also protects your patio or decking from premature ageing and damage. Here's a quick guide on how to install good drainage in patios and decking. read article

• How to lay turf

  Laying new turf to create a lawn will give you instant and beautiful results although it's much more expensive than simply sowing grass seed. Below we've outlined both methods. Make sure that if you're replacing an old lawn, the problems that have caused your old lawn to die are resolved.read article

• How to do re-turfing

  If parts of your lawn are starting to look shabby, you can take out any old turf and replace it with new. Here's how you prepare your lawn for re-turfing. read article