If you’ve ever caught a few minutes of The Chelsea Flower Show on television, or happened upon a Homes & Gardens magazine, then you’ll no doubt have craved one of those gorgeous landscaped gardens.

There’s a growing popularity for indoor outdoor living, and this means we’re taking more care of our gardens than ever before. So if you’ve got a rather weedy lawn and some sad looking flowerbeds, you might be thinking of getting a little help.

The term ‘artificial grass’ might still strike fear into many people. In the past, fake grass was a horrible lurid green and looked as far from the real thing as it possibly could.

However, manufacturers have come up with some beautiful products over the past few years, and you can now buy a variety of artificial grasses that look real even close up. Along with the perceived fake look, many people also assume it’s really expensive too. And, though there are some costly premium products, a low-cost grass which still looks real may be more within budget than you think!

Overgrown trees are a common problem, causing a nuisance for a number of reasons. Perhaps they cast the garden into darkness or shed too many leaves. Maybe they’re too close to the house and, if left to grow, could affect property foundations.

Neighbours might’ve complained about trees getting too big, or trees might have just become unsightly and you want to have them removed to clear the space for something else. Whatever the reason might be, when it comes to pruning or felling trees, it’s important to know how to do the job properly and safely.

Having that perfectly flat, bowling green lawn is often the aspiration of many. If you’ve ever attempted to achieve this, you’ll know it’s far from easy. Lawns can quickly get out of control, and once you’ve got weeds and moss amongst the grass, it’s almost impossible to eradicate.

Completely replacing the lawn and having your garden re-turfed is often the best option. It’s relatively easy to do yourself if you don’t mind a bit of mud and hard graft. Alternatively, getting in a professional gardener isn’t as expensive as you might think, especially if your lawn is fairly small.

Block paving is touted for adding value to your property, making it a fairly obvious choice if you’re thinking about giving your driveway or back garden an overhaul, and getting rid of uneven ground or old paving.

Being both cost-effective, offering return on investment and a range of styles, colours and shapes to suit almost any look; there are some key things to look out for when hiring a professional to complete your project.

Traders don’t need qualifications or certifications to become block pavers, which can lead to cowboys squirreling their way into your jobs and leaving you with less than desirable results.

If you’ve ever wanted to grab yourself a slice of the ever-popular indoor outdoor living craze, then you might’ve considered decking as a way to create more usable space in your garden. Done right, decking can become a fantastic feature, providing a place to enjoy good weather, host barbeques and parties, or just become somewhere to sit and have a quiet morning coffee.