We have learnt a few of these over the years from DIY and professional Landscaping customers, so here's a few to get started - if you have any helpful hints to share, email us and we'll add them on.


Pebble size vs coverage: as a rule, the smaller the pebble or stone that you use, the better coverage you will get. If you intend to use a larger grade pebble (say 20-100mm) then consider using a smaller pebble as a base and "sprinkling" some of the larger stone over the top. This will cut down on the amount of stone you need, and it actually looks quite natural! See our coverage guide to decide how much you need Coverage guide

Fertilise your plants: when planting a new garden, place a handful of sheep pallets under the new plant. This will provide a safe, slow release formula which will get the plant off to a great start. Caution should be excercised in some cases as some plants won't tolerate any fertilisers at all. If in doubt, talk to your local nursery or ask lots of questions when purchasing the plants.

Avoid sub standard weedmat: some brands of woven weedmat are prone to fraying excessively and ruining the look of your project. Frayed strands of plastic look ugly when they pop up around edges and around the base of plants. Some cheaper brands will also seperate and allow weeds through too easily. A 'spun bonded' type weedmat is more like a fabric and will be much easier to work with, and be a lot easier to hide.
Weedmat is designed to reduce the amount of weeds that appear in your garden, although it is unlikely that it will stop them altogether. You may still need to spot spray or pull weeds once in a while to keep them under control. See our current specials for savings on weedmat: THIS MONTHS SPECIALS

Weeds in the veggie garden? Put a 100mm layer of weed free compost over the top of the garden. This will serve as an effective weed suppressant for months and add nutrients to the garden as it breaks down.