Build A Raised Bed
Coping is simply bedded down on a layer of cement. Lay the front edge first with complete stones so any cut stones can be hidden from view. If necessary, cut them with a hammer and bolster chisel. Use a board and ... [... more]
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Build Decking
2 Dig holes 300mm to 400mm (12in to 15in) deep and 300mm (12in) wide for the posts. Put a building block in the bottom of each hole and place the post on top of this. Use a spirit level to make sure the posts are ... [... more]
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Build A Japanese Path
Complete the path by using a pointing trowel to smooth out the mortar and create a clearly defined edge around each stone. This can be done half an hour after laying the larger stones. Use three parts soft sand and ... [... more]
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Make A Flowerbed
2 Cut along the edge of the hose, pushing a spade or turf cutter into the soil to create what will become the new edge to the lawn. ... [... more]
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Make A Willow Obelisk
Willow is available in several shades and is best bought from a specialist supplier. Ask for it to be pre-soaked so it's ready to use when it arrives; soaking it yourself can be awkward as you need a container large ... [... more]
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Make A Pebble Fountain
Choose the position of your water feature and use the empty reservoir as a guide to help you mark out the site. Use a fork to break up the subsoil and dig out the hole, making it slightly larger than your reservoir ... [... more]
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Make A Willow Screen
A willow screen has a modern look and can make a stylish boundary in any garden. Once it's finished you can either paint it your favourite colour or go for the natural look. ... [... more]
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Make A Pergola
2 Dig holes for all posts; these should be 30cm x 30cm (1ft x 1ft) wide and 60cm (2ft) deep. Prop a post upright in one of the holes, then do the same for its neighbour. Put a cross member on top of these two posts, ... [... more]
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Make A Rockery
The plants themselves can be very varied, with dwarf conifers and shrubs as the permanent framework, and alpine plants and bulbs inserted in the gaps. Alpine plants are often from sunnier climates, where they grow in ... [... more]
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Make A Japanese Fence
1 Position the main fence posts about 1.8m (6ft) apart. They'll be used to support the bamboo canes. For a fence that's to be about 1m (3.3ft) high, dig a hole around 40cm (1.3ft) deep and secure the posts by ... [... more]
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Cover A Fence With Ivy
6 To encourage each stem to root into the soil along its entire length, make some wire pegs to push down the stems at regular intervals. These will hold the stems firmly and prevent them blowing about in the wind. ... [... more]
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Build A Circular Pergola
Screw a long thin timber lathe crossways, from the top corner to the bottom corner. You'll need a single bracing timber on both sides of the arch so that you end with up with an 'X' shape. Make sure that the posts are parallel and equal, by ... [... more]
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