Articles & Lifestyle Blog From Crane Garden Buildings
Ingenious Garage Usage Ideas - 8th July 2016
When we think about garages, most will only think about car storage. In fact, this is what most of our bespoke Timber Garages are for. However, in the past few years we've come across more and more innovative uses for a g...
What to grow in your Greenhouse - 8th July 2016
For the green-fingered among us, greenhouses are a gardening haven; they give us the ability to grow all year round under regulated temperatures, which, let’s face it, is very important if you’re serious about growing produce in B...
Stylish & Practical Garden Office Design Insp... - 7th July 2016
Working from home can be a wonderful thing, but a lot of depends on having the right space. If you've ever wanted your very own garden office, we've put together some design tips to help you truly enjoy where you work.
A Hobby Room for your Garden - 6th July 2016
Garden Buildings can be a great solution if you’re running low on space in your house to indulge in your favourite hobby. If your garden space allows, you can invest in a garden building, decorate it as you see fit, and you’ve got yourself your own personal space to work on your hobby to your heart’s content in.
Stylish Interior Design Ideas for Your Garden... - 5th July 2016
A garden retreat can be a wonderful thing, a luxury that becomes the focal point of your outside space. It takes a lot of time to decide how your summerhouse will look on the outside, picking out colours, roofing material, the style of the windows and doors, but now it’s time to decorate the inside!
Resourceful Shed Organisation Ideas - 4th July 2016
Sheds. The hiders of garden clutter, the protectors of valued projects and the shelters for our peace and relaxation time: there’s no denying how useful a shed can be. The big question for many of us though is how to keep them tidy? Clutter, especially in smaller sheds, can be a real pain when you’re trying to find something in a hurry, but there are many ways to keep clutter to a minimum. All you need is some time and some ingenious thinking and you’ll have a clear, workable space before you know it.
3 Celebrities Who Love Gardening - 15th June 2016
Jake Gyllenhaal When he’s not taking Hollywood by storm, Jake loves spending time getting his hands dirty in the garden. He has become a powerful spokesperson and ambassador for Alice Waters’ initiative, the Edible Schoolyard...
10 Reasons Why You Should Love Gardening - 1st June 2016
Gardening is known for being not only a fun hobby, but a great way to boost your health and wellbeing. If you want to get out of the house more, give back to nature or simply find a new relaxing pursuit, here are ten reasons why you should pick up a trowel and some gloves!
Crane’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2016 Planting... - 26th May 2016
This year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show was a wonderful success, with us winning the 5 Star Tradestand Award for the third year running for our display. For the display this year we chose to showcase our Garden Room with Veranda....
5 Easy Ways to Create a Beautiful Garden, Qui... - 18th May 2016
Gardens are a full-time investment, needing your care and attention all year round. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t quick yet effective ways to improve the look, feel and atmosphere of your garden. We believe a high-...