Build a raised foundation Construct your shed on a solid foundation that’s a minimum of two inches off the ground. If any part of the floor is in ground contact, it will rot, provide easy access to ...

2. DIY Wooden Planters for the Garden Planters and plant pots are quite expensive these days and you aren't always able to find something you like or one in the right size. This is where being able to ...

A wooden spade from the Bronze Age has been unearthed by archaeologists in the UK. It is incredibly rare to find wooden artefacts preserved from so long ago. The spade offers a glimpse into life ...

To make it more relatable, researchers at MIT have introduced a concept called “outdoor days.” This approach measures the number of days per year in a given location when the weather is suitable for ...

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If you don't have space in the garage, consider investing in an outdoor storage shed. When you think of buying a shed, you might imagine money flying from your bank account, but that doesn't have ...

which ensures sheds are properly protected against rot,’ says Jenny. Once your shed is built and fit for purpose, it’s time to integrate it into your garden scheme. If you’ve opted for a wooden design ...

A council is preparing to sell a valuable marble bust worth £2.5 million after it was found propping up a garden shed and bought for just £5. The sculpture of Sir John Gordon was made by French ...

A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect said: “Garden sheds are really handy for storage, but it is important homeowners don’t mistake them as a storage space for all household items.

In “The Forbidden Garden,” Simon Parkin examines the mad, heroic decision during the siege of Leningrad to guard biodiversity at the cost of human life. By Deborah Blum Deborah Blum ...