Garden expert Hilary Oakley from Oakley Landscape joins HouseFixer.co.uk for her monthly column on all things green and gorgeous.
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For all of you green-fingered homeowners, a polytunnel is a non-permanent structure which is a more economical version of a greenhouse. Here's how to build one...
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Garden expert Hilary Oakley from Oakley Landscape joins HouseFixer.co.uk for her monthly column on all things green and gorgeous.
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Garden expert Hilary Oakley from Oakley Landscape joins HouseFixer.co.uk for her monthly column on all things green and gorgeous.
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Garden expert Hilary Oakley from Oakley Landscape joins HouseFixer.co.uk for her monthly column on all things green and gorgeous. This month it's time to start over afresh in your garden.
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Garden expert Hilary Oakley from Oakley Landscape joins HouseFixer.co.uk for her monthly column on all things green and gorgeous. She runs through gardening and pruning in October.
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When you own a house there are always DIY jobs to be done, even before you begin thinking about renovating. As well as inside the property, you'll also find odd jobs to do around the garden.
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It seems the London 2012 Olympic Games has ignited patriotism even in the garden with a surge in popularity for red, white and blue paint. According to a study by garden woodcare brand Cuprinol the three colours of the British flag are the highest sellers for summer.
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When the weather is good in the UK, it's only natural that we want to take advantage of it by enjoying the blue skies and sunshine for as long as they're in the air. If you're lucky enough to have a garden, you can do just that by dining al fresco more often.
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Gardens are the latest target of thieves hoping to pick up a plant, pot or equipment often left lying around the yard. According to More Th>n Home Insurance one in every five gardens has been pilfered by thieves in the past year.
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The winner of Shed of the Year was an unlikely recycled entry in the competition. Sheddie John Plumridge from Shrewsbury took out the 2012 title for his shed which has a lovely bar inside.
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Backyard beehives have become a popular addition to sustainably-minded home gardens. About one third of the food we eat requires pollination at some point by the little creature we call a bee. Here is how to encourage them in your own garden.
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The sun is out and everyone wants to spend time outdoors, including your children. Play equipment or a play house is a great addition to a family garden and housefixer.co.uk has tracked down our favourite equipment which is easy to install and great fun.
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With summer coming most homeowners will be getting their garden and lawns ready for outdoor activities and parties. Housefixer.co.uk has answered the most frequently asked questions about turf to help you achieve the garden you want.
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Recycling objects to make a garden bed is a great way to add character to your yard while decreasing your carbon footprint. It is relatively easy to make a small garden out of almost any object but we have picked three of our favourite ideas to show you how.
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Hose pipe bans have now been enforced with more than 20 million people affected in southern and eastern England. But there are eco solutions which allow you to water the garden without breaking the hose pipe ban.
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Scandinavian-style interiors offer an enduring, on-trend look - and now you can bring a touch of Danish delight to your garden, too. Nordic House outdoor accessories have won design awards and been displayed in the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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With repairs from subsidence possibly running into thousands of pounds, Direct Line has revealed the worst hotspots in the UK for claims in a bid to encourage homeowners to take preventative action. London and the South East suffer the most.
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While the summer is still here with us in the UK, a leading property maintenance and refurbishment company is advising homeowners to be aware of issues around the home and garden which, if not tackled, could become major problems in the future.
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Offering an innovative approach to gardening this summer, these cute eggling plants are a fun new trend and ideal gift. They are on sale at Jonny’s Sister, priced £7.75. So how does it work? Just crack its top, water and place in a bright spot.
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Are your gardening efforts being put to shame by your green fingered neighbours’ front gardens? Why not give them a run for their money this summer by making your own window boxes? Window boxes are a quick, easy and low cost way to spruce up the front of a home and create a great first impression.
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Want to improve an outdoor space? DIY experts Black & Decker to produce a step by step guide for building garden decking using the new Black & Decker High Performance range of power tools, with the help of This Morning's Ben Hillman.
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Summer cooking is heating up and, if you are bored of the same-old BBQs, a fire pit will appeal to the caveman in you and your family. Prezzybox.com now stock the Safety Firepit Brazier and BBQ which lets you have an open fire you can BBQ on safely.
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If you are fixing up your home, how much have you budgeted for a garden upgrade? New figures now Brits collectively spent £5.2billion sprucing up their gardens in the past year, giving the property market a £22billion boost in home value.
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To make your garden more attractive to potential buyers, add the facilities to grow their own fruit and vegetables. A new report found more Brits are turning to home-grown produce to beat the rising cost of living and spiralling food costs.
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