Month: August 2009
How to deck your garden – a decking guide
25 August 2009 - Jack GardenerNow that you have planned your deck and know exactly where things are going and that you have all the right materials for the job, lets look at walking you through the main steps to completing your first DIY Decking Project. If you have not read my guide on pre-installation preparation .. read this garden […]
Garden Decking Checklist : How to get decked!
24 August 2009 - Jack GardenerYour garden is an extension of your home, giving you and your family hours and hours of entertainment every year. Whether you are into al-fresco dining, looking for an alternative to paving slabs or just want a flat area for your garden furniture, wooden garden decking is a flexible way to achieve an outdoor living […]
Garden Compost : A guide for setting up your garden
22 August 2009 - Jack GardenerHome composting benefits not only your garden but also the environment as you are reducing all the nasty stuff going into landfill and on top of this you are saving money. Now that’s what I call a win/win. Plus, you are also saving time with no more trips to the garden centre for bags of compost! So what does […]
Watering the garden is a pain in the butt!
19 August 2009 - Jack GardenerPicture this .. you’ve had a long day at work and you come home, only to have to sort the kids out, cook food and get things ready for tomorrow. Just as you sit down you remember that you haven’t watered the garden yet ….. Doh! During the summer months it is imperative that you […]