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Stay ahead of the weather and keep your site running efficiently all year round. This is your expert resource for seasonal tips, from winter-proofing your timber to essential summer maintenance for fences and tools.

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This hub is more than just a blog. It's your complete guide to seasonal planning, built from decades of trade experience. Whether you're preparing a site for winter or stocking up for a busy summer, you'll find reliable, practical advice here.

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18 December 2019

How to Prepare Your Shed for Winter

Garden sheds are built to be durable, strong and long lasting, which means they usually require very little maintenance. However, there are some really easy ways to care for your shed, which will protect it from the harsh winter weather and help to enhance its lifespan.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Garden Buildings Seasonal Tips Winter Tips

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6 November 2019

5 Top Tips to Prepare Your Garden Fence for Winter

Autumn is well underway; darkness is drawing in sooner and the weather is getting colder. Leaves are falling and although the colours might be beautiful, some DIY is in order. Without adequate preparation, the harsher weather conditions that start making an appearance as we transition into winter will wreak havoc on various aspects of your garden, such as your wooden fence.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Fencing Seasonal Tips Winter Tips

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16 October 2019

How to Use Topsoil for Winter

Winter is coming! This means shorter days, dropping temperatures and less time out enjoying our gardens. However, at this time of year, it is important to prepare your garden as best you can for the frosty weather ahead. One of the best ways to do this is by spreading a final layer of topsoil over your lawn.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Seasonal Tips Winter Tips

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10 December 2018

Fight the freeze – How to keep warm on site this winter

Temperatures can drop to below freezing during the winter months so it is always best to do what we can to prepare and to stay warm. The winter season can be particularly uncomfortable for those that work outside on site such as builders or landscapers. With this in mind we have collated 4 top tips to keep warm on site this winter.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Construction Seasonal Tips Winter Tips

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15 June 2018

Is your toolbox topped up for summer?

These five toolbox essentials are our top pick to help builders or DIY enthusiasts tackle their heavier workloads across the summer season…

by Lawsons

Posted in: Seasonal Tips Summer Tips

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13 June 2018

Easy DIY Updates for Your Home This Summer

There comes a time when you look around your home and everything seems a little bit tired, shabby or faded. Often, it’s during the first flush of spring that people begin to notice their home is in need of some extra TLC. This of course is down to the change in light.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Home Improvements Seasonal Tips Summer Tips

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15 November 2017

How to Use Your Summerhouse in Winter

Due to the name, people tend to associate summerhouses with, well, summertime. But you can get plenty of use out of summerhouses or log cabins when it gets cold, especially when it’s dry. You just need to make some small adjustments to make the space warm and cosy, and you can enjoy a calm, quiet spot to read, think, or spend time with friends.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Garden Buildings Seasonal Tips Winter Tips

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25 October 2017

Why You Should Install Artificial Grass This Autumn

Now that the warm weather is dying down (or disappeared long ago but we hold out hope), most people turn their attention to the interior of their homes rather than their gardens, but it’s actually the perfect time to make some upgrades outdoors. You can still enjoy many of the benefits of artificial grass, even if you’re not spending most of your time outside.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Seasonal Tips Autumn Tips

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11 October 2017

How to Care for Your Decking in Autumn and Winter

After enjoying your decking throughout summer, autumn is the perfect time to do some additional maintenance before the cold weather sets in. Whether you have a timber or a composite deck, it’s important to do some annual maintenance to keep it looking good and ensuring that it lasts for as long as possible. Here are some items to add to your gardening to do list over the next few weeks.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Decking Supplies Seasonal Tips Winter Tips Autumn Tips

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18 July 2017

3 Timber DIY Projects for Summer

Timber is the perfect material for a lot of DIY projects – it’s a tactile, forgiving material that can be used on any scale, from small pencil holders through to entire pieces of furniture. You don’t need a huge number of tools to get started, and don’t need huge premises to work on your project – a lot of things can be done out on your patio or even at the kitchen table.

by Lawsons

Posted in: Home Improvements Seasonal Tips Summer Tips

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