Garden Guides
36 step-by-step guides for UK homeowners.
How to Winterise an Outdoor Tap
Preparing your outdoor tap for winter prevents frost damage and burst pipes.
How to Connect a Water Butt
A water butt collects rainwater from your roof for garden use, saving water and money.
How to Clear a Blocked Garden Drain
Garden drains block with leaves, moss, soil, and debris. Regular clearing prevents flooding.
How to Fix a Dripping Garden Tap
Outdoor taps drip due to worn washers, damaged O-rings, or frost damage.
How to Install an Outside Tap
An outside tap connects to your internal cold water supply and passes through the wall.
How to Fix a Leaking Garden Hose
A leaking hose usually needs a new connector or a hose repair kit at the split point.
How to Replace a Broken Patio Slab
A broken slab can be replaced with a matching one without disturbing the rest of the patio.
How to Level Uneven Patio Slabs
Uneven slabs create trip hazards and puddles. Re-levelling individual slabs is manageable.
How to Repair a Cracked Patio Slab
Hairline cracks can be filled with repair compound. Major cracks need slab replacement.
How to Fix a Wobbly Paving Stone
A wobbly paving stone needs re-bedding on a fresh mortar base.
How to Clean Patio Slabs
Regular cleaning removes algae, moss, and stains that make patios slippery and unsightly.
How to Re-Point Patio Joints
Re-pointing fills the gaps between patio slabs with mortar, preventing weed growth and movement.
How to Fix Sunken Patio Slabs
Sunken patio slabs are caused by soil erosion underneath. Lifting and re-bedding is the fix.
How to Repair a Pergola Post
A damaged pergola post can often be reinforced rather than replaced entirely.
How to Build a Simple Garden Bench
A basic garden bench can be built from treated timber in an afternoon.
How to Fix a Greenhouse Pane
Replacing a broken greenhouse pane is simple whether glass or polycarbonate.
How to Repair a Shed Roof
A leaking shed roof can often be fixed with roofing felt or repair tape.
How to Repair a Fence Post Set in Concrete
A rotten post set in concrete can be repaired using a metal post support bracket.
How to Repair Rotten Decking Boards
Individual decking boards can be replaced without taking up the entire deck.
How to Fix a Shed Door That Won't Close
Shed doors stick and sag due to weather exposure and ground movement.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
A raised bed improves drainage, reduces bending, and lets you control soil quality.
How to Fit an Automatic Gate Closer
An automatic gate closer pulls the gate shut after each use without needing self-closing hinges.
How to Fix a Gate Post That Has Rotted
A rotted gate post can be repaired with a metal post support or replaced entirely.
How to Install a Self-Closing Gate Hinge
Self-closing hinges use a spring mechanism to pull the gate shut automatically.
How to Weatherproof a Wooden Gate
Regular treatment with wood preservative and sealant keeps a gate looking good and lasting longer.
How to Fit a Gate Latch
A new gate latch improves security and ensures the gate stays closed.
How to Replace Gate Hinges
Worn or rusty gate hinges cause the gate to sag, bind, or not close properly.
How to Fix a Sagging Gate
A sagging gate usually needs a diagonal brace or adjusted hinges.
How to Fix a Fence Panel That Rattles in Wind
A fence panel that rattles in wind needs securing with clips, screws, or packing.
How to Repair a Broken Fence Rail
Horizontal fence rails (arris rails) break from wind damage or rot and need replacing.
How to Attach Fence Panels to Concrete Posts
Concrete posts use a slot system for panels, or clips for panels that don't fit the slots.
How to Fix a Split Fence Post
A split fence post can be repaired with coach bolts to clamp the split together.
How to Treat and Preserve a Wooden Fence
Regular fence treatment extends the life of timber fencing. Apply every 1-2 years.
How to Replace a Fence Gravel Board
Gravel boards sit at the bottom of fences to protect panels from ground moisture.
How to Fix a Wobbly Fence Post
A wobbly post can often be strengthened without digging out using a concrete repair spur.
How to Fix a Blown-Down Fence Panel
Storm-damaged fence panels can usually be refitted or replaced without removing posts.