Articles & Lifestyle Blog From Crane Garden Buildings
What is a Summerhouse? - 21st August 2025
Summerhouses are typically wooden outdoor garden structures that feature felt or tiled roofs, and a number of windows and glazed doors to allow daylight to shine in. Having a timber summerhouse in the garden has endless potentia...
The Simple Guide to Greenhouse Irrigation - 8th August 2025
Your greenhouse or polytunnel is like a warm, glassy haven for your plants. A spa retreat for seedlings. But what your greenhouse can’t do is water the plants for you. That’s why you need a smart, efficient greenhou...
How To Extend Wi-Fi to Your Garden Office or... - 16th July 2025
With more garden buildings now being used as home garden offices, creative studios, or even hangouts for teenagers, internet access has become a necessity. We often get asked how to get internet connection to a garden office or...
How to keep your garden room cool in summer - 29th June 2025
We’ve all seen those picture-perfect summer in the garden photos online – the lifestyle shot of a family dining in their garden studio; the luxurious work-from-home set-up featuring an iced beverage in the garden off...
The Shape of Things to Come - Modern Garden B... - 13th June 2025
Crisp, clean-cut and calming; the contemporary garden takes a no-nonsense approach to outdoor design. With stylish symmetry and natural tones, modern gardeners are finding that minimalist design choices can help to maximise thei...
Enhancing Your Home: The Value of Garden Buil... - 13th May 2025
The UK luxury garden building market continues to experience impressive growth in 2025, driven by the lasting popularity of hybrid and remote work models. According to statistics gathered by Standout-CV, with approximately 44% o...
Choosing the Perfect Time to Purchase a Summe... - 31st March 2025
A summerhouse offers the perfect escape—whether it’s a tranquil garden retreat, a stylish outdoor living space, or a cosy hideaway to enjoy year-round. But when is the best time to buy a summerhouse to make the most of...
An Essential Summerhouse Buying Guide - 27th March 2025
A summerhouse can completely transform your lifestyle, particularly if you enjoy spending time outdoors or have a limited amount of interior space. In this guide, we explore everything you need to consider when buying a summerhous...
What is a Garden Room? - 6th March 2025
Do you want to make the most of what your garden has to offer? A garden room can be functional, luxurious or both. It can be your own private getaway or something to be enjoyed by all of the family. If you want to add lifelong val...
The Benefits of Having a Timber Greenhouse - 4th February 2025
A greenhouse is a must-have for any serious gardener. Whether you’re passionate about cultivating rare or exotic plants, growing your own fresh produce, or protecting vulnerable plants from harsh winter frost, a greenhouse...