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No outdoor space can be considered complete without the addition of a stunning garden arbour. Where better to immerse oneself in a good book, to relax and unwind after a hard day’s work than a comfortable, stylish arbour, located in a secluded corner of the garden? Or, can you picture a superior spot to share a drink or two with your partner and enjoy a romantic evening watching the stars? You simply cannot beat a garden arbour.

Impressive garden features in their own right, arbours aren’t simply offering somewhere to sit. At

No longer do gardeners have to spend their weekends and evenings trawling through the age-hardened pages of endless magazines, or struggle with heavy, outdated textbooks just to find the answer to a simple horticultural question. In today’s world, thanks to the wonders of the internet, a quick search yields thousands of results in mere seconds. Atop Google’s results for all things flowers and vegetables? The UK’s premier gardening and allotment blogs, of course. 

Is there a better way of discovering the tried and tested tricks of the trade, the old tips, and the new ideas, than spending a quiet moment or two reading the musings of experienced gardeners, conveniently condensed into relatable, entertaining articles? We think not. We’ve done our research and analysed dozens of different blogs to find our favourites; why not take the time

Do yourself a favour and get a container:

Here’s a bold statement for a sunny afternoon - any plant can be grown in a container. You just need to keep in mind a few gardening tips and tricks and all will be well. In fact, better than ‘well.’ They will be stunning.

The clouds are finally beginning to dissipate. Slowly, the sun is emerging from its winter hibernation. The temperature is, at long last, creeping its way towards 20 ℃. What does this mean for the Great British public? Friday evenings and Saturdays spent in beer gardens with a cold, refreshing pint in hand; complaints from employees and school children alike - ‘is it even legal to make us work/study in this heat?’; and, of course, the long-awaited return of summer barbecues with friends and family.

Is there anything better

Let’s start with the top 5 reasons to buy a potting shed:

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your own private sanctuary, somewhere to briefly escape the competing demands of the modern world? There’s no need to go far. The top of the garden is just fine, safely tucked away, within the grounds of your family home.

What type of building would you choose? One that is light, airy, can be connected to your home’s power supply? Perhaps you like the thought of some little extras, such as a veranda or decorative balustrades?

What would you use your little snug for? A place to relax, read the paper and watch the sports channel? A home office perhaps, or even a home gym?

As a family man or woman, perhaps you’d rather focus on the wider clan? Wouldn’t it make a superb location for you and your spouse to entertain family or friends? In fact, wouldn&r

As you take a brisk morning stroll around the block to get the day’s newspaper, a bottle of milk or a loaf of bread, you’ll probably walk past a fair few houses. All are fairly nondescript, there’s nothing special about any of the homes you see; they all look exactly the same. Their respective owners have, no doubt, spent countless hours improving their kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and lounges, keeping up with the latest styles and trends. The same effort, though, has not been given to increasing their ‘kerb appeal’. The flowerbeds are barren, the paint covering the exterior walls is flaky, and their garden boundaries are constructed of tired, old lap panels or threadbare hedges.

It's almost Easter weekend and to celebrate we're hosting an Easter Egg Hunt!

All you need to do is find the Easter Egg which we have hidden on one of our product pages.

Once you've found the egg, visit our Buy Sheds Direct Facebook page and message us the link to the page where you found the egg... It's that simple!

All the correct entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a cute Rabbit & Bunnies Garden Ornament!

Deadline is Monday 2nd April at midnight and the winner will be announced on Tuesday 3rd April.

Good Luck everyone and Happy Easter!

As the sap rises, we all get the itch to garden. That itch turns to an urge around the end of March and many plunge headlong into the wonderful world of Grow Your Own come April. But to be successful, vegetable plots have to be ready. They have to be prepared to accept our plantings and receive our seed. So, if your plot is overgrown and untidy, get a few things straight before ploughing on. 

Here at Buy Sheds Direct we’re giving you the chance to win a Fantastic 3x2 forest plant ladder display which will make the ideal addition to any garden, patio or outside space. 

The perfect decorative feature for your garden or balcony, the Forest Plant Ladder Display boasts 5 separate tiers but has a small footprint, so you can showcase your plants in a relatively confined space. 

To be in with the chance of winning this Fabulous forest plant ladder display, all you need to do is – ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page, ‘LIKE’ one of the competition posts and then ‘SHARE’ the post on your own wall for your friends to see.

Deadline is Monday April 11th at Midday and the winner wil