It never ceases to amaze us what a difference a new finish makes to wood cladding. We have recently had a customer who was in desperate need of a makeover for cedar clad garden office & gym. Roger at R and A Pressure Washing has given us another great case study to show you and we […]
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For all things garden related, here you will find tips and advice on how to keep your garden looking its best, inspiration for unique features and more.
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How to clean untreated wood cladding and restore its colour
Posted on in For the Garden, How To Guides, Wood CareIf left untreated, wood cladding will eventually become ‘weathered’ and turn grey due to sun exposure. It will also become dirty, which can prevent your new finish from properly adhering to the wood. Before attempting to apply your new finish, it’s essential to clean the untreated wood to remove all of the dirt and grime […]
If you want to protect your wooden raised beds from the weather, there are some simple and effective steps you can take. Once constructed, the best solution is to treat them with the right paint or oil finish. It will make sure your beds remain in tip top condition over time and don’t warp or […]
A lot of people think that sheds aren’t exactly a thing to get excited about, but those people fail to appreciate that there are some truly spectacular sheds out there. They are much more interesting, much more exciting, and in many cases much more beautiful than a simple place to keep tools. The Allotment Roof […]
Composite decking is an attractive, practical, and long-lasting addition to just about any garden. However, keeping it attractive and making sure it’s as long-lasting as it can be will require a little bit of maintenance now and again. This does not have to be difficult or hard work. Cleaning Your Composite Deck You can help keep […]
A rabbit hutch is a lot of things. It’s a home for your furry friends, it’s a financial investment, and it’s part of the overall look of your garden. This makes for plenty of good reasons to keep your hutch in good condition. Even so, a lot of people are lax about hutch car. This […]
The recent surge in popularity of wood cladding is not only to do with the opportunity of great effects it gives us to create. But, timber cladding is also extremely easy to maintain and if properly looked after, can last for many years. So, what exactly is involved in protecting your wood cladding? Step 1. […]
More and more people are setting up their own businesses, and often this will mean doing your work from home. Not everyone has a spare room to turn into a home office, and a popular solution is a garden office. There are some fantastic garden offices out there, so we thought we would show you […]
Garden Deck rescued from high street brand with Prepdeck and D1 Pro
Posted on in Before & After, Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareThis home owner’s garden deck is 3-4 years old. They had oiled it twice with a well-known high street brand of decking oil and had not cleaned the wood prior to these applications. They were never happy with the finished result and really thought that their deck was ruined. Luckily, even a deck in poor […]
5 amazing decking restoration projects with Textrol
Posted on in Case Studies, For the Garden, Wood CareWhat better way to get a chance to see the value in a product than to see how others have used it. We’ve put together 5 of our best decking restoration case studies using our faithful pair; Net-Trol wood cleaner and Textrol saturating wood oil. We hope to show you some different applications in different […]









