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This article looks at the ways of transforming your garden this spring, and the preparation work you can do ahead of any major design projects. At Ipswich-based Lumberjacks, we can provide you with all the raw materials as well as plenty of helpful, practical advice.
This article is a four-minute read.
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This is part of series of articles covering hard landscaping in new build properties. From the initial planning phase – designing a garden with good structures, functionality and creativity can be difficult when starting from a compacted muddy plot.
You can also read our how-to guide to choosing the positioning of your patio area (and shape) and choosing patio slabs based on aesthetic trends and practical considerations that are most popular in 2026.
This article covers the critical considerations for laying a path or patio for optimum results on a new build plot.
This is a five-minute read.
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This article looks at the ways in which you can keep paths and patios clear of debris during the winter months. At Lumberjacks, we stock both natural stone and porcelain paving, and here we give you separate tips for both types of slabs.
This article is a three-minute read.
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This article looks at the advantages of Calor gas, which first came to the UK in the 1930s and is now an extremely useful option for homes across the country. There’s also a look at the various types which Lumberjacks provide.
This article is a three-minute read.
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This article looks at the factors to consider when assessing how many logs and how much coal you are likely to need when placing your winter fuel order. These include the types of fires you need to light, how often, and the type of property you live in.
There’s also a look at the wide range of fuel products that Lumberjacks stock – not just logs and coal, but sundries such as kindling and firelighters.
This article is a three- to four-minute read.
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This article looks at the advantages Lumberjacks offers its trade customers – building contractors, landscape gardeners and designers.
This article is a two- to three-minute read.
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This article looks at the steps you should take to make sure your garden is secure over the winter months – including your gates, outdoor lighting and fencing, which could all be vulnerable from a cold snap, high winds or prolonged periods of rain.
This article is a three- to four-minute read.
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With winter just around the corner, this article looks at the key benefits having a real fire burning in your home. It won’t just keep you warm – there are aesthetic, environmental and financial advantages as well.
And Lumberjacks can meet all your winter fuel needs – whether you need logs, coal or kindling.
This article is a three-minute read.
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Timber Cutting Service
Our in-store timber cutting service offers a straightforward and convenient method for having your timber cut to the desired size. We are equipped to cut timber purchased from Lumberjacks using our wall panel saw and cross cut saw.
Why Choose Our Timber Cutting Service
By allowing us to handle the cutting, you can save both time and effort, while also preventing any mess in your workspace. Our wall panel saws ensure accuracy and precision with every cut.
Price per cut
We charge a fee of between £0.75 and £1.00 for each cut performed by our team member on the materials you require.
This service is available on a while-you-wait basis for smaller orders. For larger orders, please consult a member of our team to prevent any delays while we cut your materials and to get an estimated lead time.
Availability
Timber cutting is available during the stores opening hours, see here for our hours.
All about our timber saws
Wall panel saw
Our wall panel saw is specifically engineered to cut wood-based panels exclusively. This saw is not capable of cutting fence panels, lattices, strip timber, or thick structural timber. We are able to cut panels that meet the following minimum and maximum dimensions:
- Minimum panel length – 500mm
- Minimum panel height – 230mm
- Maximum panel length – 3200mm
- Maximum panel height – 2070mm
- Maximum panel thickness – 60mm
Cross cut saw
This enables the cutting of strip wood and structural timbers. Only non-panel products that meet the following criteria can be cut with this saw:
- Maximum thickness of 120mm
- Maximum material width of 600mm
- Maximum material length of 4800mm
The cross cut saw is limited to making square cuts. Cuts such as mitres, grooves, or points cannot be performed in-house. Pointed to drive posts can be sourced from our sister company's sawmill; please consult a member of the team for further information.
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The recent poor weather has focused many gardeners’ minds on the state of their fencing, particularly as some panels or pickets may have been damaged in the recent wind and rain. This article looks at the steps you can take to repair any damage, and whether it’s better to replace whole sections rather than individual panels.
The article is a three-minute read.
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For keen gardeners, a shed can be much more than a place to store tools — it can be transformed into a personal sanctuary for potting, propagation, and all-year-round gardening. This article looks at the key features of a well-equipped shed, including a potting bench, shelving, tool storage, and natural light, and how they can turn an ordinary shed into both a functional and enjoyable space.
There’s also a look at the different types of sheds available from Lumberjacks, from compact corner sheds to larger Dual models, and how the right shed can make gardening easier and more pleasant. Finally, the article covers the practical benefits of an organised shed, maintenance tips, and the delivery options Lumberjacks provide across Suffolk and beyond.
(This article is a three- to four-minute read.)
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This article looks at the steps you can take to create a ‘she-shed’ – the perfect female garden retreat for relaxing, working or a bit of precious me-time.
We also cover a run-down of the types of businesses you can run from a shed, as well as the steps you should take to ensure that it’s safe to use (including avoiding any legal issues).
This article is a three-minute read.
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Although artificial grass looks good all year round, one of the best times to lay it down is usually now – at the start of the summer holidays. Here Lumberjacks, who supply artificial turf to customers in Capel St Mary, Ipswich and across Suffolk, explain why.
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If you’re looking to make the most of your outdoor space this summer, then a pergola is a great place to start. They add structure, shade, and style to any garden and are the perfect place to entertain and relax. Here, Lumberjacks, who supply high-quality wooden pergolas and arches from our Ipswich base, share five popular ways you can use your pergolas to make the most of your garden in 2025.
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Summer is the time when you want to be enjoying your garden, usually from a patio or other seated area. However, the increasing number of hot spells the UK is enjoying – including this year - means that the temperatures paving slabs can withstand without getting too hot underfoot (or showing signs of wear and tear) could become more of a factor in people’s choices.
Lumberjacks supply porcelain and natural stone paving from our Ipswich base. Here we explain why, if you are looking to build a new patio, that whatever type of slabs you choose, lighter colours are usually best if your new patio (or pathway) is likely to get a lot of sunlight.
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Home gyms have become an increasingly popular way of staying fit. Many people fitted out their garden sheds with equipment bought online during the initial Covid-19 lockdowns. Even though the pandemic is now over, there are still plenty of advantages in converting your shed to a workout space – you’ll save on transport costs and gym memberships, and you won’t have to wait for pieces of equipment to become available.
Here Lumberjacks, who stock Pent and Apex garden sheds at our Ipswich base, provide you with the steps to take if you are considering transforming your shed into a home gym.
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This month is the ideal time to start embarking on some DIY projects in the garden. The bank holiday weekends mean that many people have more time to spare in the garden – and installing new fencing is at the top of many people’s priorities. But which type do you need? Here Lumberjacks, who supply high-quality fencing products for customers in Ipswich and across Suffolk, provide some answers.
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Now that summer seems to have arrived early there’s no excuse for not getting on with the gardening. But you may find your shed is full of clutter – some of it untouched from where you left it last year.
Lumberjacks stock small and large wooden sheds at our base in Ipswich; here are our top tips for improving your access to your shed, whatever size it is.
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Although most new-build gardens tend to be on the small side – developers usually want to squeeze the maximum number of houses into the smallest possible space – some properties come with much more room.
Lumberjacks, who can act as a one-stop shop for anyone with a new-build garden in Ipswich and across Suffolk, look at your options if you are starting from scratch, but have a much bigger budget (as well as a larger space) to work with.
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Many gardens which come with new-build homes are effectively a blank canvas, with owners starting from scratch when it comes to creating a welcoming and vibrant outdoor space.
Here we look at some of the essentials which can help improve many new-build gardens – and why Lumberjacks in Ipswich is the ideal one-stop-shop if you have just moved in.
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For those of you trying to get to our base in Bramford Road, Ipswich, we appreciate that it’s difficult at the moment – part of the road is temporarily closed, meaning that (particularly for those of you who live in the town) there’s a huge diversion in place.
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It’s a long-standing debate – should you be burning coal or wood inside (or outside) your home? Lumberjacks, who stock both smokeless coal and seasoned firewood for sale at our Ipswich base, say it depends on many different factors.
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The British garden has to cope with a lot of bad weather over the winter months – whether it’s snow, ice and frost, high winds, or flooding. At Lumberjacks we have put together 6 helpful tips to help ensure that your garden comes through the worst of the winter unscathed.
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The entire team at Lumberjacks extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our valued customers in Suffolk and beyond. We truly appreciate your support over the past year, no matter what you’ve purchased from us. Here’s to a peaceful and prosperous 2025 for everyone!
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Christmas tree lights have been around for almost 150 years, ever since a friend of the American inventor Thomas Edison thought it would be a good idea to make his tree really stand out with some special bulbs.
Now, with a wide range of lighting products readily available, there’s nothing to stop you decorating your whole garden in the same vein. Here Lumberjacks, who offer outdoor lighting in Ipswich and across Suffolk, look at the advantages of installing this type of feature during the festive season.
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If you want to feel the benefit of a real fire over the winter months, and particularly the Christmas period, then it’s important that you look after your fireplace or wood-burning stove properly.
Lumberjacks supply hardwood logs, smokeless coal and other fire-related items to customers in Ipswich and across Suffolk. Here we have compiled a schedule for daily, weekly, six-monthly and yearly maintenance tasks which should ensure your fire – whether it’s in an open fireplace or a stove – burns efficiently, keeping you warm and safe.
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A roaring fire can be one of the key ingredients to a successful Christmas – but one issue you will need to consider is where you store your logs over the festive period to ensure they remain fit to burn as fuel. Here Lumberjacks look at the problem and identify a couple of solutions.
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The recent rises in energy prices mean that many people are turning back to fireplaces and woodburning stoves as heat sources, rather than turning the central heating on. However, there are one or two precautions you should take if you are using your fireplace for the first time in many years. Lumberjacks are leading firewood suppliers in the Ipswich area; here are our top fireplace safety tips.
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Like it or not, winter will soon be upon us – and that has implications for avid gardeners and homeowners alike, should bad weather unfortunately rear its ugly head.
At Lumberjacks, we supply a variety of outdoor garden products – including fence panels, outdoor lighting, sheds and tools – from our Ipswich base. Here in this article, we outline some of the key steps you should be taking before any bad weather strikes to help protect your garden and fencing.
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Garden sheds are a staple of the British home – it’s reported that over half the homes in the UK have one. You can use a garden shed for storage, and not just for garden furniture and equipment but also for any outdoor toys and home DIY materials.
You can also use a shed as a hobby space (particularly for ‘messier’ hobbies such as art or crafts) and some have been converted into makeshift offices, as the pandemic increased the need to work from home.
However, one question which all new owners need the answer to is – where exactly should you put your shed in your garden? Here Lumberjacks, who can supply a wide variety of sheds, summerhouses and other garden buildings from our Ipswich base, identify four factors which should be a factor in its final location.
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If you want to get more use out of your garden in the winter months – and the summer months too – then a chiminea or a firepit are two perfect solutions for extending those entertaining evenings in your garden, whether you’re hosting a garden party or just enjoying a relaxing drink or bite to eat. But which one is best for you? As experts when it comes to both firepits and chimineas, here are our helpful suggestions.
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There are plenty of options when it comes to choosing a gate for your garden or property – and the summer is a good time to do it, as the weather should be dry enough to allow you to carry out the installation work.
But are you looking for something that blends in with the rest of your outdoor space, or do you really want to make a design statement and make it stand out from the rest of your home and the surrounding area?
Lumberjacks supply a variety of high-quality timber gates from our base in Ipswich. Here we outline some of the key types you can choose from.
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Everyone likes to have a break in the summer – and in many cases this is determined by the school holidays. However, a summer getaway could pose a problem for the keen gardener who is also worried about security and ongoing care and attention for their plants.
Fortunately, help is at hand as there are a number of products which could help put your mind at rest, even if you are thousands of miles away. Here Lumberjacks, who supply outdoor lighting in Ipswich and across Suffolk, identify a few potential key purchases to help your garden safe and secure, not just when you’re away on holiday but all throughout the year.
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Most gardeners should have done all their planting by now and should be looking forward to enjoying their outdoor space. However, there is always something to do, even now when summer is starting to reach its peak.
Here Lumberjacks identify four jobs which usually come around in midsummer, but which are relatively low maintenance if you don’t fancy embarking on any major projects.
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Although the idea of outdoor fires (and cooking) has been around for centuries, it’s only in recent years that the idea of eating al fresco has really taken off. Here Lumberjacks, who stock both chimineas and firepits at our base in Ipswich, explain why.
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Fencing panels are one of the most important elements of any garden; they can offer protection for your plants, privacy for you and your family, and can also be an attractive decorative feature in their own right.
However, there are one or two factors to consider when choosing the panels – and posts – for your outdoor space. Here Lumberjacks, who supply fence panels to customers in Ipswich, Stowmarket, Woodbridge and across Suffolk, outline some of the key considerations about what to purchase when it comes to your garden fencing.
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One of the easiest ways of making your garden more accessible – particularly if it has lots of irregular slopes, or maybe you want to create an outdoor seated or eating area – is to lay down some decking.
This flexible outdoor solution does, however, need some ongoing care and maintenance. Here Lumberjacks, who supply composite decking to customers across Suffolk, provide some top tips on looking after it ahead of the warmest months of the year, when you will really want to enjoy your garden.
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If you are laying a patio or pathway in your garden, you can choose between two main types of paving slab – natural stone or porcelain. Lumberjacks can supply both natural stone and porcelain paving in Woodbridge, Ipswich and across Suffolk; here we explain their different characteristics, and which one could be the right one for you.
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Here in the UK we are just entering the prime planting season – and for many that means working on your allotment in preparation for the months ahead. However, many dedicated allotment sites now have long waiting lists; there are more than 150,000 would-be gardeners waiting for a plot to become free in England alone.
One way around this is to create a vegetable patch in your own garden. Here Lumberjacks, who provide garden sleepers in Ipswich and around Suffolk, outline the key steps you can take to ensure you have plenty delicious home-grown produce on your dining table.
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With spring on the horizon and the beginning of gardening season at hand, now is the perfect time to appraise your tools and see if there’s anything in your box, shed or garage which might need an upgrade.
At Lumberjacks, we stock a wide range of garden and landscaping tools from various brands, including Ox tools in Woodbridge, Ipswich and the surrounding area.
Here we’re going to break down, season by season, some of the most useful tools we stock and the kinds of jobs you can use them for.
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UK gardeners are facing plenty of challenges in the 12 months which lie ahead; a climate which is both hotter and wetter means that the choice of plants and landscaping decisions could be trickier than ever. Here Lumberjacks, who supply high-quality garden buildings and other timber products from their base in Ipswich, identify some of the leading horticultural trends for 2024.
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Everyone here at Lumberjacks would like to wish all our loyal customers across Suffolk a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all your support over the last 12 months – whatever you have purchased from us – and here’s to a peaceful and prosperous 2024 for all!
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Just because the temperatures have begun to tumble doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy your garden. The addition of one or two special features means that you can still go outdoors even when there isn’t much daylight.
Here Lumberjacks, who supply chimineas and firepits to customers in Stowmarket, Hadleigh, Ipswich and across Suffolk, look at some of the key ways of ensuring you can stay nice and warm outside during the colder months – and there may be some benefits to your plants as well.
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You might think, now that the clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in ever more quickly, that this automatically means you can’t spend much time in your garden over the next few months. However, this is far from the case – a shed or a summerhouse will allow you to appreciate the beauty of your garden all through winter. Here Lumberjacks, who supply a range of garden buildings, including affordable wooden sheds from our base in Ipswich, explain how.
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Like it or not, winter is just around the corner – and that means adding some heat to your home to keep yourself warm and cozy. Thanks to the increasing cost of oil and gas, many people are turning to real fires rather than turning their central heating on.
Lumberjacks are leading firewood suppliers in Stowmarket, Ipswich, Woodbridge and across Suffolk; here are our top tips for ensuring that you can get your fire up and running as quickly as possible.
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Now that the nights are very gradually starting to draw in, you might think that will restrict the amount of time you can spend in your garden. Wrong! Simple and cost-effective lighting systems ensure you can continue to enjoy your outdoor space for much longer. And there are other benefits to outdoor lighting systems too, as Lumberjacks – suppliers of low voltage lighting in and around Ipswich – can explain.
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Here in the UK, the seasons and the weather can often restrict the use of your garden to a couple of months a year – however, there are several ways in which you can effectively defy nature and get more out of your outdoor space. Lumberjacks are artificial grass suppliers in Hadleigh, Capel St Mary, Ipswich and across Suffolk. Here we outline six ways to enjoy your outdoor space more, whatever the time of year - or day - it is.
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It’s the right time of year to be laying out a patio, as the weather should be good enough not just to lay it but enjoy it as well – whether you want to use it for eating, drinking, relaxing or just enjoying the rest of your garden.
Here Lumberjacks, who can provide either natural stone or porcelain paving from our Suffolk base, provide some top tips on how to make the whole process as simple as possible.
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Now is the ideal time to put up new garden fencing – the weather is improving, there’s less rain and no frozen ground to contend with, and the posts and panels will be in place by the height of summer, when you really want to be outside enjoying your garden.
Here Lumberjacks, who supply decorative fence panels to customers in Ipswich, Woodbridge, Felixstowe and across Suffolk, provide some top tips on fencing installation.
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Now is the time of year to be thinking about your garden, now that the weather is improving, and you can spend more time outside. Here Lumberjacks, who supply Allur composite decking in Ipswich, Woodbridge and across Suffolk, explain how decking and pergolas can really enhance your outdoor space.
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The posts can often be the weak point in any garden fencing you put up – usually because you didn’t bury them deep enough underground, or because they have rotted in the earth. However, that’s not the case with DuraPost® fence posts, an innovative product which Lumberjacks can supply from their Suffolk base. Here are a few of their main advantages.
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Porcelain isn’t just something you can have in your kitchen – you can now use it outside in your garden too. Increasingly, more people are choosing to have porcelain slabs laid to create the perfect look.
Here at Lumberjacks, we provide porcelain paving from our base in Ipswich, explain the advantages of both porcelain and natural stone paving slabs and how we can help you regardless of which you choose.
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If you need to invest in a new garden shed, the commonest types you are likely to come across are the Apex and Pent varieties. Here Lumberjacks, who stock both Apex and Pent sheds at our Ipswich base, outline the key difference between the two, and which one is likely to be the right choice for you.
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Chicken and rabbit wire is an essential tool for the modern gardener. It protects your plants or crops from damage, as newly planted trees and shrubs are tempting sources of food for a group of rabbits. And without some form of protection any domestic animals, such as chickens, will always be vulnerable from any predators.
Here Lumberjacks, who supply wire fencing products to customers in Felixstowe, Ipswich and across Suffolk, provide some top tips on how to make sure plants and animals alike benefit from the protection it can offer.
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With winter fast approaching, more people are considering the benefits of a real fire, thanks to the increasing cost of energy. But, even if you have your own fireplace, unless you have a regular supply of firewood in your own garden then you’ll need to order some in.
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Eating outside is one of the delights you can enjoy at home if you have a patio, decking, or some other form of outdoor area in your garden. However, there’s always the problem of getting the dishes from indoors, where they have been cooked, to outdoors, where they will be eaten. A chiminea or a firepit will solve many of these problems, as both the cooking and the eating can take place outside, reducing the chance of spillages, or of hot food going cold.
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One of the more popular garden landscape design ideas of recent years is the wooden railway sleeper. Although these are now increasingly being replaced by concrete or steel alternatives when it comes to today’s tracks, the original wooden varieties are finding a new lease of life as gardeners across the country discover how durable and versatile they can be.
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There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a freshly cut lawn – or is there? It takes a lot of effort to get a grass lawn looking good, from regular mowing, to weeding, seeding, watering, and more. All of this effort has many people wondering if there is an easier alternative. Here Lumberjacks, who offer artificial grass for sale in Ipswich, outline some of its key advantages over a regular grass lawn.
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Garden decking surged in popularity in the 1990s, thanks to the advent of TV makeover shows like Ground Force. It has continued to be a popular feature in many UK gardens in the last couple of years, as people have spent much more time at home and have been investing heavily in DIY projects.
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Lumberjacks are now stocking a range of plug and play low voltage lighting which can transform your garden and make it a much safer and more secure place, even over the winter months.
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The onset of summer means that now is the ideal time to carry out long-term gardening projects – not just the weeding and planting which goes on all year round, but something that will make a real difference to how your outdoor space looks.
Here Lumberjacks, who provide garden decking for customers in Ipswich, Stowmarket. Needham Market and across Suffolk, identify three ways of giving your outdoor space a completely new look.
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One of the challenges of making full use of your garden all year round is the British weather, particularly in the autumn and winter months. Cold, rain and even snow can make it difficult to get outdoors, and the shorter days mean there is even less opportunity to get outside and enjoy your garden.
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If you are looking to extend your days and evenings in the garden, and make the most of daylight, then it may be time to consider investing in a new summerhouse for your garden. Summerhouses provide the ideal setting to enjoy breakfast, afternoon tea, or a glass of wine in the evenings and is the perfect place to read your favourite book.
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Composite decking is fast becoming the largest timber deck alternative on the market and is loved by many homeowners and contractors alike. Garden decking suppliers Lumberjacks, who are based in Ipswich, are now finding that It is now one of the most popular garden products in the industry.
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Are you looking for an easier alternative to concrete fencing products? DuraPost® is the solution to all your fencing problems. It is strong and lightweight, versatile and can withstand winds of up to 70mph, and boasts a variety of uses in the garden.
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Throughout the year, we provide an extensive range of logs, coal, and seasoned firewood, to customers across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Stowmarket, Felixstowe and Woodbridge.
We stock varying quantities of seasoned firewood and logs, house and smokeless coal available for collection or delivery in Suffolk.
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At Lumberjacks we believe in the importance of fencing panels for bringing structure and definition to outdoor space while also complementing your garden style. Decorative fence panels can significantly improve the aesthetics of your garden and offer a unique fencing solution to all.
