The Buy Sheds Direct Blog

Shed insulation is essential if you’re going to make the most of your garden shed. Find out how to properly insulate your shed here, so that you can enjoy its many benefits the whole year round.

We show you how to plant bulbs in autumn for a super spring garden you will love! Plus, we show you how to create a Bulb Lasagne that will bloom all through spring in just one planter.

Garden workshops are not exactly different to sheds, they are more a type of shed. Find out more about what they can offer you here...

October usually sees the start of autumn proper, with colder, windier weather and, potentially, the first of the frosts. We also get to enjoy some fabulous leaf colours before they start to fall.   

Why Buy a Summer House at All?

There’s nothing quite like owning a summer house. They provide extra living space, enhance your time in the garden and add value to your home.

Comfortable, stylish, functional. A place to relax, entertain or work. Garden summer houses have it all.

There's also never a wrong time to buy a summer house. Really? Even after the summer has finished? Most definitely. Let's take a look at why...

A Patio Heater or Fire Pit Warms Your Garden Once Summer’s Over

The summer might be drawing to a close but that doesn’t mean you have to head back indoors and hibernate until next spring. A patio heater or fire pit can provide the comfort and warmth you need to extend your time outdoors well into autumn and beyond.

So, if the end of summer has left you melancholy, let the following scenarios warm your heart and fill you with excited anticipation of the rest of the year.

As we move out of summer, The September Garden Guide is here to remind you of your key gardening tasks for the coming month.

During September, the nights will noticeably draw in and the temperature likely cool. It’s time to reflect on the passing summer, gather in the harvest and get your garden ready for autumn. 

Here are our top 10 tips to help you make the most of your September garden and to ensure it is well prepared for the autumn and beyond. 

Plastic Shed Now Means Premium Shed

Plastic sheds used to be viewed as the poor relations of wooden and metal sheds. This is no longer the case.

Whether it comes to utilising the latest technology or sporting an eye-catching, contemporary design, plastic sheds now lead the way.

Seating Areas for Gorgeous Garden Design

You Know You’ve Made it When You Own a Gazebo

Gazebos are real standout garden buildings, aren’t they?

Sheds, greenhouses and summer houses all fulfil essential roles, but there’s something uniquely special about owning a garden gazebo.

A gazebo is such a versatile garden feature, offering you a place to entertain friends, dine alfresco with the family, relax with a good book, or simply shelter from showers - all in contemporary style and with a bit of panache.