Sorting Out a New-Build Garden in Trowbridge
New-build gardens often hide compacted ground and builders' rubble under a thin layer of topsoil. Here is what to check and fix first.
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Paving a Front Garden for a Driveway: The Rules Explained
Paving over a front garden can need planning permission. Here is the five square metre rule, permeable options and the dropped kerb question.
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Timber or Composite Decking? An Honest Comparison
Composite looks after itself more; timber costs less up front. Either way, the frame underneath decides how long the deck lasts.
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Raised Sleeper Beds on Clay Soil: A Practical Guide
Raised beds are one of the best answers to heavy, wet clay borders. Here is how to size, build and fill them properly.
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Tree Work in a Conservation Area: Bradford-on-Avon Guide
In a conservation area you usually need to tell the council six weeks before cutting a tree. Here is how it works and what is exempt.
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Turf or Artificial Grass? Choosing for a Wiltshire Garden
Both have their place. The right choice depends on shade, drainage, how the garden is used and how much upkeep you want.
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Storm-Damaged Fence? What to Do and Repair Options
Blown panels and snapped posts are one of the most common winter jobs. Here is what to do first and how to stop it happening again.
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Building a Patio on Clay Soil in Trowbridge
Patios fail from the bottom up. On clay ground the base, the falls and the drainage matter more than the slabs you choose.
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Garden Clearance: Why You Must Check the Waste Carrier
If your waste ends up fly-tipped, you can be fined. Here is how the householder duty of care works and how to check who you are hiring.
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Do You Need Planning Permission for a Fence in Wiltshire?
Most garden fences do not need planning permission, but height, roadside position, listed buildings and conservation areas can change that.
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Autumn Lawn Care in Trowbridge: What to Do and When
September and October are the best months to fix a tired lawn. Here is what is worth doing on Wiltshire clay, and in what order.
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