Build a pergola
Pergolas are both practical and decorative, providing support for climbing plants, while giving the garden structure. Follow our guide to building your own pergola. Plan your pergola location and measure the space available. Think about what the ... [... more]
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Build a green roof
Adding a green roof to garden buildings such as sheds and storage areas reclaims the space they take up, as well as improving air quality and encouraging wildlife into the garden. Joe Swift shows how to green up your shed. Assess the roof you are ... [... more]
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Build a hoggin path
Construct an attractive and hard-wearing hoggin path using our step-by-step guide. Decide the route of your path and mark it out using sand or lengths of hosepipe. Compact the hoggin until it is level with the top of the metal edging. How to ... [... more]
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Make a willow obelisk
Use bendy willow withies to weave a natural plant support. Your design could be used in a container or border to add a romantic rustic touch. Willow is available in several shades and is best bought from a specialist supplier. Ask for it to be ... [... more]
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Build a rustic bench
Find a piece of rough timber to convert into a simple garden seat inspired by Monty Don. Source a piece of roughly cut timber, ideally local, untreated wood with the bark on, as this will enhance its rustic look. As this is an informal bench with ... [... more]
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Rosa 'Sander's White Rambler'
This fine old rose is sometimes known as a Wichurana rambler, and it inherits the typical Wichurana qualities of vigour and very flexible long canes, which make it an ideal choice for training on garden structures and also for growing as ground ... [... more]
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