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Practical advice on picket fencing for front garden projects, from height and timber choice to installation, style, maintenance and kerb appeal.

Find the best fence posts for panels with practical advice on timber, concrete and metal options, plus when each one makes sense.

Closeboard fencing for gardens offers strength, privacy and long-term value. Learn where it works best, what to choose and what affects lifespan.

Learn how to choose fence panels for privacy, strength and style. Practical advice on sizes, materials, posts and site conditions before you buy.

A concrete spur is a practical, durable fencing component that improves stability and extends the lifespan of fence posts. It is a common solution for repairing or reinforcing wooden fence...

Changing your fences can transform your property’s appearance, enhance security, and improve functionality, but it’s a decision that requires careful planning. Whether you’re replacing an old fence or installing a...

Palisade fencing is a versatile and widely used option for defining property boundaries, enhancing security, and adding aesthetic appeal. Palisade fencing includes two main types: wooden palisade (often called "picket"...

A Closeboard Panel is a framed fence panel made for strength, durability, and privacy. (Beware! Some cheap closeboard panels only have horizontal rails and are not as strong as framed panels....

Essential Fencing Tools Everyone Needs. Considering putting up a fence? Whether it’s for your garden, security, or keeping animals safe, having the right tools will make the job much easier....

In this second part of the Decking Cleaning Series, we'll use Barrettine Wood Reviver to restore our decking to a lovely golden hue. In the first part of the Decking Clean...

Measuring up for a field (5 bar) gate isn't as straightforward as it seems and can be tricky. This is further complicated because there are no standard fitting sizes. The...

Welcome to the deck cleaning mini-series! I'll guide you step by step through cleaning your decking and restoring it to its former glory. To join me in reviving your wooden...

After December's blustery storms, we've been asked a lot about how to properly measure for new fence panels. With a range in stock and available for delivery to Tunbridge Wells,...

Most people who install wooden decking want it to look its best in the summer and worry about it becoming slippery in the winter. Regular decking maintenance keeps your deck...

Deer can cause lots of damage in gardens, and if you’re unlucky enough to have them visit for dinner, then you’ll know what I mean. There are ways to keep...

As a Fencing supplier, we are always looking for new worthwhile product innovations that will genuinely help our customers. One such product is the new metal DuraPost. The versatile DuraPost...

How to keep Rabbits out of your prized perennials and veggie patch. Whether it’s Rabbits or Deer, animals in your garden can cause all kinds of trouble. Nibbled trees and...

Wood is a finite resource, and as such, it needs careful management to allow us to use timber for generations to come. Consumers are becoming more careful in their decisions,...

Tips for measuring up for new house side and entrance gates.

Lots of our customers decide to have a decked area in their garden. Choosing between natural wood and manufactured composites can be a tough decision. We'll walk through the general...