A shed isn’t just somewhere to keep your gardening tools and those odds and sods that you can’t find a home for. It’s more than that, it’s an extension of your living or working space. So here are our five TOP design ideas to turn your garden building from drab to fab… Turn it in to a little cottage…It may be a bit Brothers Grimm but you can turn your shed in to a little cottage. It’ll be cosy and unique. Create your own pub… We’ve blogged about the joy…
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Paint pots different colours and place them on a fence 2. Wellies to collect the rain for your flowers 3. Place comfortable furniture inside your shed 4. Use old books and make them into plant pots! 5. Chose rustic materials to place in your shed
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It’s all in the lighting. Any space – whether it be indoor or outdoor can be totally transformed by amazing lighting. Here are 10 tips for better lighting in your garden… A little light goes a LONG way. At night, it’s always wise to remember that a little light really does go a long way. Whilst your lighting design may not look impressive in the harsh brightness of the midday sun, at night you’ll really see it come alive. Embrace flexibility. The problem with gardens – well, any…
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It doesn’t matter if you have a huge plot or just a few pots, growing vegetables is a worthwhile activity. After all, not only will you have lovely, fresh vegetables but you’ll also find that it helps your wallet too. Here are 10 tips to help all vegetable gardeners… Start Small: You don’t have to go all guns blazing when setting up your first vegetable garden, by starting small you’ll avoid getting overwhelmed by the general upkeep (not to mention the weeding). A bed that’s up to 12…
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13 Gardening Tips from Experts Flowering Plants: 1. Collect Seeds Source Autumn is the best time of year to collect seeds, Seeds need to be completely dry before being stored. 2. Annuals Source Annuals are grown from seeds and then die the same year are the easiest plants to grow. If you dead head them regularly, they will keep making more flowers in a desperate attempt to produce seed. As long as they have 12 weeks of warm conditions – they will do so. Potted Advice: 1. Limited…
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Beastsheds have come up with 5 simple tips for first time gardeners to help you grow your own vegetables. Not only very healthy, this can save you money. 1. Choose your location You need an area that gets a lot at least 6 hours of full sunshine, although there are a few vegetables that will tolerate less shade. Do yourself a favor by locating your growing area close to your house for convenience and make sure there is a nearby source of water. This is important – smart small! A…
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Beastsheds have always wondered about recycling objects that you use every day and put them to good use in your garden? You would be amazed to know how many objects can have more than just one use and recycling is always a good idea as you can find a new purpose for old things. 1. Fire burn and cauldron bubble 2. Great idea for repurposing in the garden “old funnels” 3. Pots vertical garden ideas 4. Cars flower garden 5. Lady/Men Gallon Drums 6. Succulent garden made out of repurposed…
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Beast Sheds have put together a raffle holiday competition; to be in with a chance to win a fantastic all-inclusive holiday to Portugal for 2 all paid for by us, flights and hotel included simply fill out the form below. The lucky winner will be jetting off to the sunny Algarve staying at the AV Dr Francisco Sa Carneiro Hotel for a week from Sunday 28th December – Sunday 4th January. How to enter Fill out the form below and you will automatically be entered into a prize draw with…
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Beast Sheds have put together a list of the 20 most bizarre houses from around the world. Spaceship House A weird house in Chattanooga (TN, USA) Teapot Dome A very strange house. It was built in 1922 as a reminder of the Teapot Dome Scandal involving President Warren G. The Boeing 727 House A weird in Benoit. The plane set Joanne Ussary back $2,000.00, cost $4,000.00 to move and $24,000.00 to renovate. The stairs open with a garage door remote and one of the bathrooms is still intact. Don’t forget,…
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