Lorna's Leaning

Garden renovations are hard work. They might seem like a good idea, and they are, but there's a lot more to it than you might have thought, especially if you're doing it yourself. It can save a considerable amount of money by choosing a DIY garden reno, but there are some things you need to think about first.  As someone who has undergone a DIY garden renovation myself, and a MASSIVE one at that, I thought I'd be best placed to impart some advice to those doing it for the first time. So, here's my advice to anyone doing DIY garden renovations! Have a plan Plan out what you want to do before you start to rip things out, cut things down or kango things up. Draw it out, measure up, and make a budget for your project before starting work. Once you begin, you can't go back, and you'll have to follow through with your plans.  Set a budget Budget is crucial when it comes to garden renovations. You don't want to run out of money before you reach the end. Price every...