Price Points: Sentry sheds

Since moving into our cottage almost 3 years ago, we already bought a new garden shed to store all the DIY tools, paint and other materials that we use for the renovation and decoration. But I’ve said before, give us a space, and we’ll fill it. That’s what’s happened with that outdoor storage.

We’ve long felt that we need a separate space to store our gardening gear; the tools, the seed trays, the compost and the plant food. One of these small sentry sheds is the answer!

Sheds don’t come cheap, the cheapest one is £150. However, at that price you get a sentry shed that’s too small to store a broom or a leaf rake; it’s only 63cm at its widest point.

The mid-range model is 93cm wide – so it can fit broom, rake, fork and shovel with ease. And, like the cheap version, it has a trio of corner shelves to put small things we’d need readily to hand such as secateurs, plant labels and ball of garden string.

The top-end example is really lovely – and I like the choice of shingle or corrugated tin roof and the proper door handle. However, if I’m spending that much money on outdoor storage, I’d rather invest in a greenhouse. But – more on that subject next week!

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural: £150.00, Wilko
Made from highly durable Chinese fir wood obtained from managed sources offers weather resistance. It has a heavy grade mineral roofing felt and a wooden drop latch, so you can rest assured that your garden tools and equipment will be kept secure from rain, wind, and snow. Self-assembly required. Supplied flat packed. Colour: Natural. Dimensions: Internal: H125 x W63 x D43cm, Large Door: H123 x W51cm, Small Door: H25 x W35cm.
BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2: £219.00, eBay
Traditional sentry store: from £2,373.00, the Garden Trellis Co.
The Sentry Store comes complete with your choice of an extremely realistic faux lead GRP roof, traditional WRC shingles or a corrugated tin roof. A part glazed front door is also available as an option. There is a locking system for added security as standard. The Thermowood* can be left natural or a painted option is available using one of our 8 paint colours

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Traditional sentry store

Traditional sentry store
from £2,373.00

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2
£219.00

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural
£150.00

Traditional sentry store

Traditional sentry store
from £2,373.00

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2
£219.00

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural
£150.00

Traditional sentry store

Traditional sentry store
from £2,373.00

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2
£219.00

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural
£150.00

Traditional sentry store

Traditional sentry store
from £2,373.00

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2
£219.00

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural
£150.00

Traditional sentry store

Traditional sentry store
from £2,373.00

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2

BillyOh tall sentry box outdoor store 3×2
£219.00

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural

Airwave Bideford tool shed – natural
£150.00

How to throw the best backyard BBQ

Summertime in the Northern Hemisphere is just about here. Near the equator, certain areas see great weather all year round. Because of that, the time is always right for a backyard BBQ. Barbecues are a great way to gather with friends, cook great food and entertain yourselves for hours. Here’s how to make your home the go-to home for barbecues this summer.

Have an amazing area to play

If you don’t already, make your garden a great place to entertain friends. If your garden is currently a wide open space, hire patio builders to create a space for you. Depending on the layout of your property and your home, you could build a deck, lay pavers and have a seating area with an outdoor fireplace, bar and you could build an overhang or palapa with a ceiling fan and outdoor TV.

If your budget allows for it, install a swimming pool as well. Nothing rounds out a backyard space like a pool where people can soak, swim and play water games while you mix drinks in the blender at the bar and make delicious food on the grill. It will be like everyone’s on holiday!

Cook delicious recipes

Summer recipes are some of the best recipes you can cook and find. A lot of them are simple to make and people will eat them fast. Summer recipes are light, tasty and can be made in large quantities in order to feed a lot of people. There’s more to put on the menu than just hamburgers and hot dogs.

Summer salads like pasta salads, potato salads and fruit salads are cheap to make and you can make them in bulk. Kebabs and sewers are great to make with shrimp, beef or chicken. Cut up some vegetables and add them to the skewer and you’ll have a hit on your hands. Download a delicious marinade recipe for the meat and your guests will rave at your cooking.

Break out the garden games

In the digital age, it’s good to get everyone off of their phones and interacting with each other in real life and in real time. The best way to do this is to have a set of games for everyone to play and enjoy. Playing games outside gets kids to interact with adults and everyone gets exercise. Aside from swim races in the pool, there are a bunch of activities you can offer.

Water volleyball is a great game that kids can play in the pool as well as bean bag toss into floating targets. On the grass you could set up volleyball, badminton, ping pong, Kan Jam and any variety of racing games for everyone to enjoy. If you have the space, you could host your own backyard Olympics.

Conclusion

With a few adjustments, some space and some clever ideas on what to cook and what to play, you’ve all the ingredients necessary for the perfect backyard BBQ location this summer. Get everyone to chip in and keep the place stocked.

Secret gardens: 7 small backyard design ideas

Do you want to turn your outdoor space into an urban oasis where you can relax and unwind?

The outdoor furniture market was over $15.7 billion in 2020, and it continues to grow. The growth is down to the number of people turning their backyards into something unique. Many people still think you need a large area and a lot of money. But today, this post will show you small backyard design ideas on a budget! All you have to do is keep reading until the end!

1. Build a bar

It wasn’t so long ago when people believed that home bars were only for the rich and famous. These days, with the aid of the internet, erecting a DIY bar has never been easier. You can buy cheap or second-hand bars. But if you build a bar from scratch, you can design it to the style and vibe you want in your little paradise. Not to mention, you can save on your hard-earned cash!

2. Tables and chairs

If you want to enjoy a drink from your bar, you need a place to sit and relax. If you have the space, think about adding an outdoor sofa, they add a lot of value and comfort to your area. Don’t worry if you have a small or narrow backyard. There’s furniture designed for compact spaces, and they usually fold up when not in use.

3. Grow plants, fruit and vegetables

The best small backyard landscaping idea is to grow plants and crops. If you’re unable to undertake the work yourself, you can hire a contractor such as landscape services Alpharetta GA. The plants’ vibrant colours will brighten up your outdoor space – especially during the spring and summer months. Growing fruit and veg can save you money and is a fun activity. You can even try turning fruit into some home-made wine or cider. You should start using Holmes Lawn & Pest control to keep the nasty pests away from plants and flowers!

4. Build a storage shed

How many times have you been meaning to get move your tools, but you have nowhere to put them. Well, now you do! The best part is you have a place to store items you want to keep away from kids.

5. Cook outdoors

A BBQ is one of the best small backyard ideas for entertaining guests. And when word gets out about how delicious your grilling is, you can expect much more visitors. Nobody wants to be stuck cooking inside when the weather is nice. So enjoy the weather with a drink in one hand and a spatula in the other.

6. Set your backyard alight

That’s right, set your backyard alight… with lights! The lighting can determine your vibe and atmosphere. If you want a fairy-tale setting, get some very bright white lights, and line them along the walls. If you want a hipster vibe, go for multi-coloured mix match bulbs. Just make sure to get ones that fit your setting.

7. A fire pit

A blazing fire pit puts a spark into your small backyard! When the sun does down, the cold night starts to creep into your backyard. But you can cosy up around the fire pit and fend it off. You can even start making s’mores!

Use these small backyard design ideas

Everyone deserves a slice of heaven. And by using these small backyard design ideas, you can turn that dream into a reality! You know what to do, so now it’s time to clear your backyard and start getting to work. And if want more small design ideas for the rest of your home, continue reading our blog for free!

Effective ways to simplify yard maintenance

Modern-day lifestyles give us scant time and energy to carry out the smaller tasks in life. Your yard is one of these things that many people are just no longer able to spend time maintaining, and leaving your yard to fall apart will only add extra stress and unhappiness to your life, all while degrading your property value at the same time.

Maintaining your garden should be more manageable now as we have all the latest technology and gadgets that can simplify tasks and save time offering you the opportunity to relax without all the hard work.

Here are some practical solutions to effectively reduce your yard maintenance.

Simple irrigation

Installing an automatic irrigation timer can offer you one less task that can take quite a bit of time. Timed irrigation is easy to install unless you opt for the really advanced systems, but your basic timers only require you to install sprinklers at specific points in your yard that will cover areas where you want to give extra attention and promote growth.

Next is installing the timer to the taps and sprinkler system, which is simple if you follow the instructions. Once installed, you won’t need to water your garden by hand again; it will be done automatically when you set it; you can enjoy a greener garden with no effort.

Use mulch

Mulch is an organic and inexpensive way to keep the soil moist for longer and offer a great form of protection from the growth of weeds. Covering your beds & borders is a fantastic way to keep your plants well insulated during the winter months, which can also reduce garden maintenance.

Mulch is composed of leaves, bark and sticks. You can make your own mulch at home by simply collecting all your fallen leaves, pruned material and bark and processing it through a wood chipper. If you don’t have a wood chipper, you can go over your mulch pile with a lawnmower to break up all the large pieces.

Create pathways

Creating up pathways to specific points in your garden, like taps or ponds, can reduce the amount of lawn to cut, and keeping your paths a little lower than the level of your grass will allow you to cut your grass without needing to lift your mower.

Adding furniture is a great way to reduce the amount of work and give you an area to enjoy and relax in your garden.

Setting up barriers such as mini fences on your garden beds can help reduce grass from growing over the edge, and this can also require less maintenance when you need to freshen up your garden beds. Placing large pot plants that suit your garden space can create areas of interest and also means less weeding and mowing.

Keeping your garden beautiful may feel like it can take hours every day to maintain. But with a few changes and additions to your yard, you will create a tidier space that is easy to maintain. Correct pruning and mowing at the right times will keep your plants alive for longer and easier to maintain.

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