Landscaping

Using railway sleepers to build raised sleeper beds are an excellent way of growing your own fruit and vegetables and even a wide range of plants. In this blog, were exploring the advantages and disadvantages of building a raised sleeper bed in your garden.

We love natural stone for patios or landscaping projects, it’s beautiful and you can create effortlessly stunning and unique patio landscapes. Selecting the right material for updating your existing patio or even creating a new patio is very important. In this blog, we will explore 4 patio ideas when using natural stone and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed...

There are many reasons why many people have started to choose artificial grass for their lawns and gardens. However, like all things artificial grass does need to a clean over once in a while to keep it looking fresh and healthy. Read our blog to find some beneficial artificial grass maintenance tips to help you keep your artificial grass looking green and healthy all year round.

At Lawsons we stock a wide range of railway sleepers which can be used for many purposes around your garden. Our range includes reclaimed sleepers, softwood sleepers and hardwood sleepers. With a variety of choice, it might become difficult to decide which garden sleeper is best for the job in hand and thats why in this blog we explore the differences between hardwood and softwood sleepers and which one you should choose...

Concrete is very durable, but you may find yourself in a situation where you need to repair some of your paving. Damaged paving can cause pavers to sink due to heavy use or ground movements and lead to rainwater collecting puddles in your sunken paving slabs. Read our blog to find out how you can best repair paving which has been damaged and keep them your paving clean.

In recent times, it has become more noticeable that more and more homeowners are opting to construct car parking areas within their properties and off the road. The desire to have driveways to park vehicles, does however come with potential environmental consequences.

You’ve decided to include a beautiful patio or paved area within your garden to enjoy your summer days at home. However, with all DIY paving jobs, you will need to cut the paving slabs to fit the design you have in mind. There are many ways to cut paving slabs by hand, and in this blog, we will explore the top three methods used.

Composite Decking has become very popular over the years in comparison to traditional timber decking. But exactly what is composite decking and why has it become a popular choice for many people? Read this blog to find out exactly why.

You’ve decided to include a beautiful patio or paved area within your garden to enjoy your summer days at home. However, with all DIY paving jobs, you will need to cut the paving slabs to fit the design you have in mind. There are many ways to cut paving slabs by hand, and in this blog, we will explore the top three methods used.

Although composite decking is a great low-maintenance option for your outdoor spaces, it still requires occasional cleaning in order to keep it looking at its best. The good news is that cleaning your composite decking couldn’t be easier. We recommend either purchasing a composite decking solution, or using hot and soapy water with a soft bristle brush. Read on for some more helpful tips on how to care and clean your composite decking.