Thrifty DIY: How to build a garden deck using upcycled pallet wood

July 7, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you fancy saving money on decking but still want to get a good result in your garden, I’ve shared a step-by-step guide to make this deck for yourself – using pallet wood…

How to DIY rustic garden benches using upcycled scaffold boards

July 6, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

We’ve had a busy week of garden-based DIYing here, which all began when we got hold of some low-cost scaffold boards from the local timber yard. My mind went into overdrive about all the things I could build with the 13ft-long boards but we decided to start small with some rustic garden benches. Here’s how to make them…

7 Low-cost ideas for installing, salvaging & decorating garden decking

November 3, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Garden decking can help transform your garden into an extra entertaining space. It makes it the ideal place to enjoy an alfresco dinner or to throw a garden party for your friends. Here’s how to install a deck in your garden at a fraction of the cost..

How to upcycle a shed + ideas for a low-cost garden

July 8, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you’re planning on landscaping your garden or installing features like a pond or patio, here’s my tips for doing it on a budget – with photos of my own attempts at salvaging a shed for the garden…

Get your garden summer-ready with these quick tips

June 1, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

The winter is now a distant memory, and I can’t wait to spend more time outside. I know that many of us don’t work in our gardens during the colder months so you might have to create a plan and do some work before your outdoor space looks summer-ready. Still, the suggestions in today’s blog post […]