Garden and Landscaping blog
Can I use a BBQ on my composite decking?
What could be better on a warm summer’s day than getting together with your family and friends and dusting off the barbeque for a late afternoon/early evening outdoor meal? With …
Why is my wooden garden fence cracking?
Come spring or summertime when the weather starts to warm up, it is not uncommon to notice cracks in the surfaces of your fence panels, especially when the days grow …
All the tools for the trade – top-quality garden tool brands
Which tools do you need for all those garden & landscape projects? Take a look, we’ve probably got all the ones you could need.
Fence posts: should I choose timber, concrete or galvanised steel?
What’s the best material to use for fence posts? Deciding on a new fence involves many considerations, your desired look, installation time, physical effort to fit, endurance of material and …
From planter to plate – grow a three-course meal
If living the good life appeals, why not combat a little of the increasing costs of living and try to grow your own planter to plate fruit and veggies? Fruit …
Decking with distinction – why composite is king
Should I choose real wood or composite decking? It’s true that soft and hardwood decking can cost less initially, but they do require investment and work to maintain. Composite decking …
How gardening can put a spring in your step
After the dark months of winter come hopeful spring buds, signalling the start of a new season. Customers to the yard are starting to think about heading al fresco to …
Garden fencing for Spring
What to do with timber before the bulbs bloom Before the joys of spring take hold, look at the bare bones of your outside space and see the potential of …
Sound like a load of shiplap? A guide to understanding and choosing the right timber product
There are so many wonderful words for wood products – do you know your shiplap from your birdsmouth or your peeled posts from your OSB? Navigating the world of timber …
What can I build with landscape timber?
Before we start, we ought to clarify about landscape timber rather than assume everyone knows: What is Landscape timber? Landscape timbers are wooden boards with a thickness generally of 3 …
Autumn garden lighting tips
The clocks haven’t even gone back yet and we’re talking about Autumn we hear you say… But, like it or not, the lighter nights are reducing and we turn our …
Why is timber in short supply?
Here at Estate Sawmills we have always used our long-term supply partners to build solid relationships which includes buying increasing volumes of timber and landscape products at agreed prices. This …