Buying Guides
Your garden is an integral part of your home, and can play a large role in filling your leisure time. Also, there is so much that can be added to your garden that will help to make it an even more enjoyable place to spend time in.
Whether you are interested in adding a new garden building like a wooden shed, a log cabin or a summer house, or if you are thinking of installing new fencing or decking, there are so many options available to you that the task of deciding what’s right for your garden can be daunting.
Our Buying Guides have been designed to give you all of the details you will need in order to make an informed decision, and to help you make the perfect choice for your garden. Take the time to explore our Buying Guides and you may just come across some new ideas that could make your garden even more enjoyable and inspirational.
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DIY Shed Base Preperation Guide
Learn how to prepare a firm, flat and level base for your shed or garden building, including the different types of bases available.
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How to Install a Plastic Pro Base
Follow our step-by-step guide to preparing the ground and installing a Plastic Pro Base ready for your new garden building.
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Planning Permission Guide
Find out when planning permission may be required for a shed or garden building, including key rules on height, size and positioning.
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Log Cabin Planning Permission Guide
Learn about planning permission for log cabins, including permitted development rules, height limits, boundaries and Building Regulations.
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Wooden Sheds Buying Guide
Find the right wooden shed for your garden with advice on sizes, cladding, roof styles, doors, bases and installation.
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Metal Sheds Buying Guide
Discover what to consider when choosing a metal shed, including size, materials, roof styles, security and maintenance.
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Plastic Sheds Buying Guide
Find the right plastic shed for your garden with advice on sizes, materials, flooring, colours and maintenance.
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Summer Houses Buying Guide
Discover how to choose the right summer house, with advice on size, positioning, planning permission and installation.
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Log Cabins Buying Guide
Find the right log cabin for your garden with advice on styles, uses, positioning, installation and planning permission.
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Playhouses Buying Guide
Find the right playhouse for your garden with advice on safety, sizes, styles, positioning and installation.
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Fencing Buying Guide
Choose the right garden fencing with advice on panel styles, sizes, posts, timber treatment and planning considerations.
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Decking Buying Guides
Plan your garden decking with advice on boards, tiles and kits, measuring your space, installation and maintenance.