Gardens and Driveways

Garden Wall or Close-Board Fence: Making the Right Call for an Irish Back Garden

2026-10-26, Gardens and Driveways

There's a point in most back garden projects where you have to decide what goes around the edge of it. A solid masonry wall or a close-board timber fence. Both do the job of giving you privacy and marking the boundary.…

How to Plan a Gravel Driveway That Lasts More Than Two Winters in Ireland

2026-10-18, Gardens and Driveways

A gravel driveway looks like the straightforward option. It costs less than tarmac or block paving, you can usually lay it without planning permission, and it drains naturally. Which makes it all the more frustrating when it turns into a muddy,…