What is a Garden Arbour?

23 February 2010

A traditional garden arbour is a sheltered garden seat that includes support for climbing plants to grow up and around.
Materials
Steel Arbours – This type is strong and durable and will require very little maintenance.
Wooden Arbours – Look wonderful in your garden thanks to being produced from natural materials, a timber arbour will blend easily into [...]

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Need a place to relax – Buy a Summerhouse

22 February 2010

Have you ever stomped from one room to the next in your home looking for a tranquil place to sit and unwind for a meager 15 minutes?
As your family grows you will inevitably feel your house shrink. Computer games and music will bellow from your children’s bedrooms. Dogs will bark and your partner will watch [...]

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Buying the right wooden garden shed – Jacks Guide

18 February 2010

Sheds are wonderful timber buildings which allow you to store all of your outdoor equipment in a safe and secure place. When deciding which shed to buy there are so many different factors which must be taken into consideration.
There are a wide range of wooden sheds available that are designed for a variety of purposes [...]

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Buying a metal shed – The best guide

10 February 2010

At Jacks Garden Store we offer a great range of metal sheds!
Metal sheds are growing in popularity across the UK, offering a more secure alternative to the wooden shed and are maintenance free. Metal sheds offer safe lockable garden storage which is easy to maintain and ideal for storing valuable items, tools, bikes and large [...]

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Grow your own detox kit

9 February 2010

Why not kick start 2010 by growing your own sprouted seeds, not only good for the body but also for the mind. Sprouting seeds help boost your immune system, bring extra fibre and vitamins into your diet as well as countering stress and improving your digestion. Sprouting seeds are a wonderful superfood rich in antioxidants.
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Gardeners guide to dealing with snow – Looking after your plants and wildlife

8 February 2010

With snow forecast again this week many gardeners will be keeping indoors, gardens across the UK will remain untouched until the snow clears. However surprisingly there are a few vital jobs worth venturing outdoors for if you are feeling brave enough!
Shrubs and Trees
The snow can have a damaging affect on your shrubs and trees, it [...]

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Reduce your carbon footprint – How your garden can help

5 February 2010

Recently the media has been full of stories about our carbon footprint. We all need to work together in reducing each one in order to reduce the level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
What is your carbon footprint?
Essentially a carbon footprint is the measurement of all of our activities which have an impact on the [...]

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Log Cabin – Buyers Guide

4 February 2010

Are you running out of space in your home and yearn for a relaxing retreat. Building a log cabin in your back garden enables you to increase your living space at a relatively low cost. Log cabins are fast becoming one of the most popular ways for homeowners to extend their living space.
Top 4 considerations [...]

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How to clean a canvas gazebo canopy

1 February 2010

With winter finally coming to an end and signs that spring is on its way, now is the time to start getting your garden in shape. If you did not take your canvas canopy or gazebo sails down over the winter they will need a good clean to restore them to their former glory.
You may [...]

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Get ready for spring – Growing your own herbs

29 January 2010

Now is the time to begin planning your herb garden.
Although it is still pretty cold outdoors, if you look closely in some gardens you will begin to see new signs of growth in their herb beds. If you don’t mind braving the cold now’s the time to tidy up your beds, pot up autumn cuttings, [...]

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