Garden & Outdoor

Gravel is used throughout our gardens, for everything from decorative features to hardy pathways. When looking to buy garden gravel in the UK you’ll have a huge range of products available, from the natural look of pea shingles to coloured options available in either consistent hues or attractive blends. In this guide to garden gravel […]

Offering a firm, attractive look for homes and businesses, block paving bricks are used for paths, driveways and more, coming in a range of colours and sizes. In this guide from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll take a look through the essentials of block paving bricks, showing their difference from standard bricks, their costs, and the […]

There might be many reasons why you are considering laying new turf. Maybe you have had your garden landscaped and need to lay a brand-new lawn. Or perhaps you have decided your old lawn is not worth saving and that a new lawn is both an easier and prettier option than spending time and money […]

Laying a patio is a large undertaking, which takes time and effort but is something most people would be able to do themselves. All you need is the right building materials and tools combined with time and patience. In this guide, we provide you with a step-by-step resource on how to lay a patio in […]

If you think you have some basic carpentry skills, you should be able to construct a basic decked area. By planning carefully and making sure to buy good quality building materials and tools, building and learning how to lay decking is something you could do over a weekend.  If your garden has some uneven land, […]

There are many uses for a new garden shed. It provides a great way to add storage space and is a means to tidy up your garage and garden. It can be a hobby room for amateur painters, or it can function as a shed or mechanical shop. A shed can be whatever you want it […]