Wooden Garden Sheds

Posted on June 14, 2011 by martin

Wooden Garden Sheds

Wooden Garden Shed

There are many materials available for your garden shed. You can choose from concrete, metal, or plastic but by far the favorite material is wood. Wooden garden sheds are much better looking and complementary to a garden environment. They come in so many different sizes and styles and types of construction and wood that there is bound to be one to suit your garden and your requirements. Wooden sheds are much more easily adapted and modified to your personal needs and tastes with a minimum of work and tools to add trim, shelving, brackets or whatever you need. Wooden sheds may need a little more care and attention to maintenance but it is well worth the effort.

Types of shed

Small wooden garden sheds sizes generally start from a floor area of 6 feet by 3 feet and this size would be very useful in a smaller garden for the storage of garden tools, mowers, children’s toys, rarely used household items etc. As well as the floor space, brackets and shelves can be added on the walls and don’t forget the creative use of the roof beams for added storage. Available sizes go up in one foot increments in length and width and bigger sizes will usually accommodate additional headroom. With a larger shed you can of course just store more stuff, or begin to think of the shed as a workshop, hobby room or office as well. Overlapped thin wooden boards for the walls provide a rustic look but for added strength and insulation a thicker board with tongue and groove joints is recommended. On the roof the angle of the roofing should be ideally the same as your house or any existing garden structures. Bitumen felt rolls are the cheapest roofing material but don’t look great and may not last too long. If you can get the same shingles as you have on your house and use the same roofing style and angles it will really match well. Wooden shingles also look great but will need maintenance and waterproofing underneath.

Cedar Sheds

Many types of wood can be used in the building of your shed but the most popular choice is to use cedar wood. This beautiful and easy to work wood is ideal for this. Cedar wood’s attractive grain can be enhanced by the use of colored stains and preservatives which can to blend in with your garden environment, or make it stand out as you wish. Cedar is known to have water and bug resistant qualities and has a great natural smell too. Whatever wood you choose it you will need to use pressure treated timber for the base and protect the wood from the weather and boring insect damage regularly. Make sure you remove any build up of soil or debris from around the base of the shed and keep the area well drained to help prevent wood rot, and warping or splitting.

Do it Yourself Shed Building

With a few basic wood working tools and a simple design you could save a ‘shed load’ of money by buying wooden garden storage sheds in kit form, all pre-cut and ready for you to fix together or buying your own materials and using one of the plans freely available on the internet to follow. These plans are easily adaptable if you want to alter the sizes to suit your available space for example.
There is plenty of information, advice and reviews on the internet regarding cheap wooden garden sheds and many online stores so take advantage and look around before you buy.

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Garden Fencing Ideas

Posted on June 14, 2011 by martin

Garden Fencing

A fence is a self-supporting structure usually, but not limited to, lining a real estate boundary. It is designed to define that boundary and restrict movement across it one-way or the other by people, animals and maybe noise and other nuisances.

Garden Fencing Ideas.

A quality fence can be a decorative enhancement to any garden setting smartening up the whole property and at the same time providing some privacy. If it is not clear to others where your land begins and ends then a fence will help define where they are not welcome without an invitation. Security is a very important component of garden fencing. If you have an open boundary it may be a good idea to erect a fence along it to help keep out thieves and other trespassers. Fencing will at the same time restrict children and pets from getting out when they are not supposed to.

Fence Types

Picket Fence

Front garden fencing ideas: A traditional low picket fence can enhance the front of your property while at the same time discouraging the casual transgressor. Vegetable garden fencing ideas: Wooden or wood panel fencing is a popular choice for the rear garden usually 5-6 feet high and maybe with a trellis section on top to provide a little privacy, and something to anchor climbing plants and even a wind break.
Cheap garden fencing ideas: If looks are not so important then you may opt for concrete or steel posts and a metal chain-link, chicken wire or even barbed wire fencing. Other options are wrought steel fencing which can look very attractive when well maintained in a formal garden or at the other end of the maintenance scale try wood-look vinyl fencing for which the manufacturers should give a maintenance-free guarantee for many years.

Good Neighbors

When erecting a new fence it is a good idea to check local laws and customs to make sure you are not breaking any by-laws or taboos. Also if feasible, your neighbor(s) should be consulted or at least warned if you plan to put up a high fence, or a garden shed or gazebo, along a joint boundary which could affect your neighbor’s quality of life.

Smaller wood or vinyl fences are pretty easy to install but some heavy lifting is required for larger types. If you are not up to mixing concrete to hold the posts then you would be better buy a fence with installation included. Many types of Garden Fencing are usually on display at large Garden centers and online stores
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Cheap Garden Sheds

Posted on June 2, 2011 by martin

Cheap Garden Sheds

What is a shed?

A Garden Shed is usually a simple one-roomed, single storey building found in gardens and back yards almost world-wide and useful for storage of garden tools etc, as a hobbies base or as a workshop. Traditionally made from wood, but also appearing in galvanized steel, pvc, and vinyl.

Garden Shed uses.

I Need a Garden Shed

If you have a garage that is too full of ‘junk’ to get your car in easily, like mine used to be, or a spare room that you would like to clear out and use for a study or hobby room you could find the purchasing of cheap garden sheds seriously beneficial. If you want a place to do some gardening chores out of the wind and rain, I think a shed could be ideal for you.

Shed Types

Sheds come in many shapes and sizes. If you don’t have much outside space or only need to store certain smaller items you could choose a chest style or a vertical shed to go against a wall or even a corner triangular shaped shed. If you need more storage space or want to use it as a hobby room or workshop you will need a walk-in model.  Again there is a lot of choice. From about 3×6 ft up to – well the sky’s the limit if you have enough reasonably level space outside. It will ideally be close to the house if you are thinking about running electric cables to it. Think about what you need to store and how much space you need for a worktop, drawers, materials, seating etc. Many items can be hooked to the walls or stored overhead.

Garden Shed Materials

While wooden garden sheds are traditional and most attractive and flexible, they do need to be maintained to keep them strong and waterproof. All metal cheap garden sheds made from galvanized steel are the strongest and can be the most secure but often not particularly nice looking especially when older and knocked about. Nowadays there is a large selection of cheap plastic garden sheds which can be assembled over a wooden or steel frame. I think these look great and will last and last without maintenance.

Whatever your needs there are sure to be some ideal cheap garden sheds for sale to enhance your lifestyle. Most garden supply outlets and large diy stores have sheds in stock ready for delivery and assembly if required. You can also research and purchase online
and get reviews and recommendations.

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Petrol Hedge Trimmer

Posted on June 2, 2011 by martin

Gas Powered Hedge Trimmers

If you have a garden or yard with a hedge that you want to keep looking good, you may want to consider purchasing petrol or gas powered hedge trimmer. A hedge trimmer is a great investment if you have been used to using an old set of manual shears, saving hours of effort and aching hands and arms, or if you are tired of trailing a dangerous electrical cord around the yard. There are many makes models and types of hedge trimmers petrol available on the market at a wide price range.

Types of Petrol Hedge Trimmers

Trimmers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are designed for light use, on a hedge that receives plenty of care, while others are designed for more heavy duty work on overgrown hedgerows. Some petrol pole hedge trimmers come with angled or long reach blades to help with high or difficult to reach places. Before deciding on a Petrol hedge trimmer to buy, consider what kind of work you will be doing and whether you need extra power or flexibility.

Inexpensive Hedge Trimmers

There are many inexpensive trimmers available for those who want to keep their hedges neat and tidy and are likely to make sure it never reaches the point where the trimmer cannot cope. The less pricey models tend to have a less power and a smaller blade width meaning they can not cut through larger branches but should be lighter and easier to handle as well as smaller and easier to store.

More Expensive Models

At the other end of the scale are the more expensive Trimmers. These can be more powerful but are useful for a variety of jobs. You may need a stronger motor and a bigger blade width if you have a larger hedged property or only bother hitting the hedge once a year. Higher hedges can be tackled by a long reach petrol hedge trimmer and make an angled blade much more easily than a using an unsuitable model and having to use a ladder to reach.
If you want to do away with the old shears, or stop paying someone else to trim your hedge then invest in a petrol hedge trimmer. You are sure to be able to find a suitable model for your needs. Gas Powered Hedge TrimmerPower & Hand Tools)

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Garden Gazebos

Posted on May 28, 2011 by martin

What are Gazebos?

Pagoda Style Gazebo

A Gazebo is a functional and ornamental pavilion building found in hot and temperate climates all over the world in gardens, parks and other open spaces, going back hundreds if not thousands of years. Varying in size from a few feet across with built-in seating to several stories high and big enough to hold a Royal Garden Party, there’s a wealth of different sizes. While often octagonal in shape, Garden Gazebos may be rectangular, round or many sided and are usually fully roofed but with open sides.

Why have a Garden Gazebo?

Buy Garden Gazebo

A well designed and built Gazebo could be a beautiful addition to your garden, enhancing the look and value of your property as well as providing real outdoor living space for you. As a place to sit, relax and enjoy your garden, have outdoor meals, or provide a center of attraction at your garden parties it’s unbeatable. Whatever the weather, you can be outdoors sheltered from the sun or rain.

What type is best for me?

Gazebo Type

There are many sizes and types of garden gazebos so there is sure to be one to suit your needs. You may choose to purchase a complete structure, have one purpose built, or build one yourself from scratch or from a kit. Wooden garden gazebos using pine, cedar or teak is perhaps the classic look and should be strong and durable but may need on-going maintenance, unless you seek the weathered look. Wrought iron gazebos and aluminum gazebos are also popular and quick to construct. These are very strong and stable. More modern vinyl  or PVC cheap garden gazebos are now on the market, providing a strong, very long lasting maintenance-free solution. Whatever your budget and requirements you can find a gazebo fulfill your needs.

Where will it go?

Gazebo by Pond

Of course the larger your garden the more choices you will have. You will need to have, or make, a level plot for it ideally not too far away from the amenities of the house and affording quiet and a nice peaceful view screened, ideally, by your garden fencing or hedging from any disturbance.

 

Where can I shop for Gazebos?

If you have decided that your garden needs a gazebo of whatever type, there are many places you can buy now. Many large department stores, garden centers, and building material stores now stock all kinds of garden gazebos for sale. You can go on-line for plans & kits and get yourself tooled up or get ideas, recommendations and reviews
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