News & guides

From fencing and decking to garden ideas, our blogs and guides will help you make the most of your outdoor space.

How to Convert a Shed to an Office

Imagine the scene. Settling down in the early morning at a desk in your own timber office, hot cup of tea in hand and the sound of the garden birds twittering. It might sound like a dream but it is simpler than you might think to convert a shed to an office. A well-made shed […]

How to Reinvent Your Garden Shed into a Greenhouse?

We are finally moving into those sunny summer months, and where better to start the home improvements than in the garden? Has your ugly shed has been staring up at you from the bottom of the garden for as long as you can remember? Are you a keen gardener that breaks your heart at the […]

5 Indoor Plants Perfect for Beginners

Want to grow your own garden, but don’t have enough space? Why don’t you grow them inside your home instead? From keeping the air clean to unlimited fresh herbs and vegetables for your kitchen needs, growing plants indoors is definitely beneficial for your health and your budget. Want to know how to grow plants indoors […]

5 Sheds for Summer Inspiration

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to dust off your wellies and get ready for a summer of blue skies, barbeques and a suspicious lack of midges. (We can dream, can’t we?) While we can’t promise you a midge-free summer, we can promise you some things like outstanding sheds, beautiful decking and sturdy […]

What is the Best Shed for a New Gardener?

We truly believe that there is a perfect shed for every garden. All you have to do is find it. In this blog, we’re going to pick out some fantastic sheds for the budding new gardener. Whether you like cutting your grass on a big ride-on mower or perfecting your flow bed borders, these sheds can […]

Should I Clean My Deck Myself?

A deck is an absolutely brilliant space in the summer. A lazy evening handout for a barbeque or a bright morning spot for breakfast, it’s the perfect way to bring a little bit of inside comfort to your garden. Unfortunately, in the Scottish climate, your decking has to weather leafy autumns, chilly winters and wet springs. […]

Do I need planning permission for my deck?

So, you’ve got an empty bit of garden that’s just calling out for a deck? Maybe you’ve even got a friendly local timber merchant just waiting to whip up a decking kit? All that’s standing in between you and lazy summer evenings on your deck is a couple rolls of red tape! While we’d love […]

What Shed Should I Buy? — The Ultimate Guide

We truly believe that there is a perfect shed for every garden. All you have to do is find it. To help you find the perfect shed for your garden, we’ve put together this guide, packed full of everything you should be thinking about when you’re hunting for a new shed. From the size of your […]

Do I need planning permission for a shed?

The question on every legally-minded gardener’s lips is this: Do I need planning permission for a garden shed? Well, with some key caveats, I have some good news. Normally, planning permissions is not required to build a shed on your property. So, pop down to Stewart Timber, pick out a design that you like and […]

Seven Top Tips to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

There’s a palpable chill in the air. The leaves are starting to show flecks of orange and gold. The nights draw and the sun gets up later. Winter is coming. Thankfully, it’s still a couple of months away and we’ve got a cool autumn to enjoy first. That also means you have two full months […]