In the garden is where we all want to be when the weather starts warming up, but not all of us are happy with our gardens so might be thinking about how we can make it more enjoyable. A great way to do this, while simultaneously spending time outside, is to embark upon a building project for your garden - this might be a new shed, a new seating area, or even a fire pit.

Here at Cawarden Brick & Tile Company Limited, we stock a wide range of reclaimed products that you can use in your garden - whether as part of your DIY project, or not. We run you through 6 great ideas for summer building products in our latest blog below.

Shed or Greenhouse

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A stylish and useful outbuilding is a great addition to any garden, and you can really make it your own by doing it yourself and building it exactly to your specifications. It’s a great reason to be outside more, and there is a practical use - whether it just to store your tools and other seasonal items, or to grow your own plants, fruits, and vegetables.

If you have the right tools and experience, a shed or a greenhouse can be built in around a week. It’s a great chance to spend some time outside or even collaborate on a bigger project that will stand out in your garden for years to come.

Pergola

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Having somewhere to sit, whether just to relax, entertain guests, or even eat your dinner, is one of the most important parts of enjoying your garden in the summer. Building a simple, but stylish, pergola is a great way to go about this.

You only need a few basic materials and some basic building experience to be able to construct a pergola for your garden, and it can be as complex or as simple as you like.

Seating

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To match your pergola, or maybe independently, you might decide to build some unique seating. You can enjoy the sunshine with a few drinks all day knowing that your hard work has gone into creating a nice set of chairs and a side table. As it true with all of these garden summer projects, they will be uniquely yours and you can revel in nobody having the same set of garden furniture.

While still relatively basic, garden furniture will still require some experience and the right tools to build - much like all of the projects on this list.

Fire Pit or Outdoor Kitchen

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This might sound a bit exotic, but fire pits and outdoor kitchens are becoming much more popular in England as our summers become longer and warmer. They can be as simple or as complex as you like - or as your building acumen allows - and can become a great feature for making the most of your garden in the summer months. With the fire pit element, they can even be used on colder days, too!

Raised Garden Beds

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Perhaps the simplest garden building project on this list, you can relatively easily and inexpensively create raised garden beds that will help you take better care of your plants. They can become an interesting design feature and help you become a better gardener, both helping you to spend more time outside this summer.

Garden Path

Finally, why not opt for a classic to connect your house to the main features of your garden, whether you are building them this year or they are already there? A garden path is a great addition to a garden, it’s simple to install, and it can be as personal as you like, which makes it a great summer building project to undertake in your garden this year.

Something for Everyone

There really is a reason for everyone to stay busy enjoying their garden this summer, whether you just want to relax or you want to take on a project that will keep you engaged. The beauty of many of the building projects that we have mentioned, too, is that you can decide how they look, how you go about this, and how difficult they will be to pull off. By putting things on your own terms, you can make sure you get the best of both worlds.

Cawarden Brick & Tile Company Limited

As one of Britain’s largest reclamation yards, we have a wide range of salvage products that you can use in your garden to take it to the next level. Whether you want garden furniture that is ready to go, or you’re looking for the materials to build your new greenhouse, we’ve got you covered.

Simply browse our product menus at the top of this page, call us on 01889 574 066, or fill out our simple contact form and a member of our team will be happy to help you with whatever you need.