Treating Your Wooden Garden Buildings 12/12/2011
A garden building, whether it's a shed, potting shed, garden office or summer house, is an investment. And you want your investment to last as long as possible. That's why it's important to treat your wooden garden buildings to ensure they last as long as possible and you get the best possible value for money. You want to protect against both fungal decay and insect attack.
You have a few options when treating your wooden garden building. Here's our simple guide to treatments for your garden building:
Use a creosote substitute. A creosote substitute is probably one of the cheapest and most effective ways to protect your wooden garden building. If you want to use a sprayer, you may need to thin the creosote substitute with turpentine or similar (read the instructions first). The only downside of creosote substitutes – you're pretty limited on colour choice – unless you want brown!
Painting your garden building can create a really individual finish. You could use pale blue and white stripes on a summer house to achieve a seaside theme, or use a deep green to make your shed blend into the hedge behind. Whatever colour you choose, it may well be worth using a clear preservative on the wood first – just check that it can be painted over. You'll probably have to allow the preservative to dry for about two days before painting. Many paints designed for garden wood do both jobs in one. Avoid painting your garden building on both the outside AND inside, as this can trap moisture in the wood and cause it to rot from the inside.
An all-in-one product will include preservative, colour and a waterproof element, saving you time and effort. Do check that the product is suitable for the wood – some are not designed for use on planed wood, for instance.
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Most wooden garden buildings should be treated either before or after they have been erected, and then re-treated every year to ensure maximum protection. Do not treat if the wood is wet; allow several days for it to dry out before adding a water repellent treatment or you will seal moisture into the wood and encourage rotting.
Always read the instructions on any timber treatments you plan to use, and follow their safety instructions.
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Rock Gardens 14/11/2011
If your property has a slope dotted with interesting or weathered rock formations, you have an ideal spot for a rock garden. If nature hasn’t provided you with the ideal location, all you need is a few loads of topsoil and some rocks. If you must bring in your own rocks and soil, start small. The job may be bigger than you think.
Rocks
Rocks native to your area will look natural and will be the cheapest and easiest to obtain. Large rocks with irregular shapes look interesting in the rock garden, but keep in mind that you’ll need smaller rocks, too. Limestone is a good selection. The rock is soft and porous, allowing moisture to seep through, and some determined roots will be able to make their way through the rock. Limestone usually has depressions in it that can be filled with dirt for planting mosses and lichens.
Set the rocks in the lowest, front part of the garden first and work upward. Shovel enough soil around each rock to anchor it firmly. You may need to bury half or more of each rock. After the rocks are in place, let the soil settle around them for a few days, then take a look from a distance to be sure you like the layout before adding plants.
Plants
There is an endless variety of plants to choose from. Low growing perennials are the best, but since many of those best suited to rock gardens bloom only in the spring, consider strategic placement of summer-blooming heaths, heathers, herbs and annuals to add color during the rest of the season.
Some purists feel that a rock garden should contain only those plants which grow naturally on rocky slopes in poor soil. Most rock gardens, however, are not located in cool climates with long winters where these plants do well. When selecting your plants, make sure they are right for your climate and exposure.
Rocks
Rocks native to your area will look natural and will be the cheapest and easiest to obtain. Large rocks with irregular shapes look interesting in the rock garden, but keep in mind that you’ll need smaller rocks, too. Limestone is a good selection. The rock is soft and porous, allowing moisture to seep through, and some determined roots will be able to make their way through the rock. Limestone usually has depressions in it that can be filled with dirt for planting mosses and lichens.
Set the rocks in the lowest, front part of the garden first and work upward. Shovel enough soil around each rock to anchor it firmly. You may need to bury half or more of each rock. After the rocks are in place, let the soil settle around them for a few days, then take a look from a distance to be sure you like the layout before adding plants.
Plants
There is an endless variety of plants to choose from. Low growing perennials are the best, but since many of those best suited to rock gardens bloom only in the spring, consider strategic placement of summer-blooming heaths, heathers, herbs and annuals to add color during the rest of the season.
Some purists feel that a rock garden should contain only those plants which grow naturally on rocky slopes in poor soil. Most rock gardens, however, are not located in cool climates with long winters where these plants do well. When selecting your plants, make sure they are right for your climate and exposure.
3ft Gothic Palisade Fence Panels - 3 Pack 06/11/2011
3ft Gothic Palisade Fence Panels
Gothic Top Palisade Panels are pre-assembled wooden fencing panels formed from vertical square-edge pales each complete with decorative gothic designed top, set to an open-slatted design and fixed to horizontal supporting rails. The partially open design means that these panels can be used for decorative purposes; ideal as low level boundary fencing for front gardens for example. Formed with FSC-Certified timber sourced from managed resources, these panels have been dip-treated at works.
3' Pack price £73.63 inc vat and delivery
3' Pack price £73.63 inc vat and delivery
Extra Tall Polycarbonate Greenhouses 04/11/2011
Walton’s Extra Tall Polycarbonate Greenhouses with FREE Base + FREE Next delivery will help make your greenhouse gardening as easy as possible.
The ultra strong, environmentally friendly structure of this building is made up of an aluminium frame. Aluminium is a great material for greenhouses as it is lightweight yet strong, a great conductor of heat and resistant to rust. This frame has a resin powder coating for extra strength which is an attractive evergreen colour. The frame is reinforced with sturdy UV protected polycarbonate glazing measuring 4mm in thickness. This is one of the thickest and strongest styrene panels around. One of our most popular greenhouses.
These Greenhouse are available in 7 different sizes.
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The ultra strong, environmentally friendly structure of this building is made up of an aluminium frame. Aluminium is a great material for greenhouses as it is lightweight yet strong, a great conductor of heat and resistant to rust. This frame has a resin powder coating for extra strength which is an attractive evergreen colour. The frame is reinforced with sturdy UV protected polycarbonate glazing measuring 4mm in thickness. This is one of the thickest and strongest styrene panels around. One of our most popular greenhouses.
These Greenhouse are available in 7 different sizes.
more info from £229.95 inc vat and delivery
7 x 5ft Snowdrop Cottage with Loft 06/10/2011
The Walton Snowdrop Playhouse with Loft (7' x 5') is a skillfully designed playhouse which conforms to standards of BS EN-71 European Toy Standards. It includes an internal upstairs area which children love to play their games in and it is very attractive to behold in any garden. Its high quality design enables your child to benefit from extra space without minimising your outdoor garden area. The layout of the Snowdrop Playhouse is unique and striking and the three windows have fixed styrene safety glazing to ensure your child will come to no harm. Non-slip ladder treads are found on ladder rungs for added safety.
The substantial and solid sheet roof and floor allow for long-lasting durability while the stable tongue and groove walls enhance the strength of the garden building. The door frames have been specially designed to leave a 12mm space around the door to prevent little fingers from being trapped. The roof has the added protection of green mineral roof felting which will ensure the roof will last years longer and the risk of damp coming through after a heavy rainfall is significantly lessened.
The front windows are supplied with window boxes and decorative shutters and the front door with safety hinge has an attention-grabbing butterfly decoration that will definitely get noticed.
The substantial and solid sheet roof and floor allow for long-lasting durability while the stable tongue and groove walls enhance the strength of the garden building. The door frames have been specially designed to leave a 12mm space around the door to prevent little fingers from being trapped. The roof has the added protection of green mineral roof felting which will ensure the roof will last years longer and the risk of damp coming through after a heavy rainfall is significantly lessened.
The front windows are supplied with window boxes and decorative shutters and the front door with safety hinge has an attention-grabbing butterfly decoration that will definitely get noticed.
BUY NOW £414.95 inc delivery
Waltons range of garden fence panels. 05/10/2011
Walton's extensive range of garden fence panels, has been specifically designed and selected for the UK market. Use our range selector below to easily navigate to the type of garden fencing that you require. Choose from: Waney Edge Lap Panel, Picket Fencing, Pressure Treated Panels, Closebord Fencing, Feather-Edge Panels, Vertical Hit and Miss panels, Horizontal Hit and Miss panels, Trellis, Fence posts and much more.
Cheap garden fencing with free delivery.
PVC Garden Room 6x12ft 05/10/2011
Increase your living space with this Garden Room, glazed with pre cut 'clear as glass' UV stabilised safety panels. The roof is covered with translucent twin wall and the base panels have white twin wall panels, these twin wall panels help aid insulation during winter and shade during summer.
PVC Garden Room 6x12ft only £348.99
Contemporary Corner Summerhouse 7ft x 7ft 02/10/2011
The Corner Summer House is alluring, contemporary and charming. Its unique design allows it to neatly fit into the corner of your garden, maximizing outdoor garden area.
Unique to many summerhouses available, the simple contemporary styling will make a beautiful addition to any garden setting. The floor to ceiling glazed frontage allows natural light to flood through, making the space perfect for relaxing or entertaining especially with the opening double doors, allowing you to have a panoramic view to enjoy your garden. Sturdy in it's design and manufacture, it is made with 27x44mm framing and clad with 12mm tongue and groove shiplap to be durable against the elements. The roof of the summer house incorporates mineral roof felting which makes your roof last years longer. Instructions are included for an easy assembly.
Unique to many summerhouses available, the simple contemporary styling will make a beautiful addition to any garden setting. The floor to ceiling glazed frontage allows natural light to flood through, making the space perfect for relaxing or entertaining especially with the opening double doors, allowing you to have a panoramic view to enjoy your garden. Sturdy in it's design and manufacture, it is made with 27x44mm framing and clad with 12mm tongue and groove shiplap to be durable against the elements. The roof of the summer house incorporates mineral roof felting which makes your roof last years longer. Instructions are included for an easy assembly.
Contemporary Corner Summerhouse 7ft x 7ft
more info BUY NOW £444.95 inc delivery
