Why should you consider a wigwam or other type of large tent? Some people don't have the space or the funds to build a permanent structure in their garden and others may find they need extra storage for only a short period of time. Whatever your reason you may find [...]
There's been a great deal of innovation in the garden toy market over the last ten to twenty years with all sorts of climbing frames and other large toys that will complement a wendy house, summerhouse or other garden building. The main choice is whether to choose toys made from [...]
In the search for new and different garden buildings the yurt has gained in popularity since a number of companies began manufacturing in the United Kingdom in the 1990s. They can be made from natural materials which fit with increasing ecological awareness. What is a Yurt? Yurt is the name [...]
Many garden buildings are fine without heating, sheds and summer houses are good examples. But what if you want to make use of those buildings all through the year and when the sun goes down as well? With the growing tendency for householders to use garden buildings as extensions of [...]
As more and more people return to using gardens for food production, as well as pleasant places to pass the time, there is renewed focus on garden buildings being used as storage places for produce. One way of using a shed or other garden building as part of the storage [...]
Is it time to build a new shed or some other type of garden building? Are you keen to do your bit for the environment as well? Then you should seriously consider building using reclaimed materials. Why Use Reclaimed Materials? When you take construction materials that have been previously used [...]
Did you know that there's actually a difference between greenhouses and hothouses? The idea behind both is similar. They provide an enclosed garden space and allows you to grow plants that would not survive on their own outside in the local climate. These buildings are also useful for "forcing," which [...]
A smokehouse is a small house or enclosure used to smoke meat. If you fancy smoked meat and fish, or even if you are looking for a way to preserve meats at home, you might be interested in learning how to construct a smoke house for your garden. Purchasing a [...]
You may not have realised just how versatile a treehouse in your garden can be. For children, they provide fantasy and adventure playhouses. For adults, a treehouse offers relaxation and escape from the pressures of the day. If your garden is blessed with the right kind of tree, designing and [...]
Gardens are beautiful in their own right. But the effective use of garden walls can enhance your garden's natural beauty. They allow you to segment your garden into different outdoor rooms, they provide increased privacy and can even shield you from the bitter north wind. Why Create a Feature Garden [...]
If you have the spirit of a true gardener, you might want to consider having a green roof on your garden shed. When you construct a green roof, you transform a plain, functional surface into a living texture that is both beautiful and beneficial. This extra expanse of flowers and [...]
Whether you are concerned about the effects of global climate change or just tired of paying high prices for water from the mains, you should learn more about how to harvest rainwater. The idea is simple. Thousands of litres of water go down the drain every time there is rain. [...]
As energy costs rise and environmental damage mounts, it is essential to find environmentally friendly ways to live and work. One of the easiest ways to have a personal positive impact is to build an eco-friendly garden building. By using a range of environmental products, it's possible for each individual [...]
Although a house of straw may not be part of your vision for the future, the concept is gaining ground among those in the natural/sustainable building movement. Manufacture and transport of construction materials is responsible for up to half of all greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, western-style dwellings consume up [...]
