Ideas and Inspiration

Looking for ideas to revitalise your garden or your garden building? We've got all kinds of ideas for you, from recycling to shed and greenhouse organisation. Check out our favourite sheddie bloggers, who all use their sheds brilliantly!

Best plants and flowers to grow in a school greenhouse

Growing flowers and plants in a school greenhouse is a rewarding project. Here are some of the best plants and flowers to sow and grow in your school greenhouse.

Keep kids entertained in the garden this summer!

Take a look at the fun, low cost activities you can do in your garden...

Why every school needs a greenhouse

Many schools are starting a gardening club, and finding that a greenhouse on the school grounds offers huge educational advantages.

Best fruit and veg to grow in a school greenhouse

If you’re thinking about what to grow in the school greenhouse this year, go for fruits and vegetables. Here’s a handy list of carefully chosen fruit and veg that are perfect for growing in a school greenhouse.

Five ways to use trellis in your garden

Add interest to your garden with trellis. This versatile fence panel has many uses, from climbing flower displays to privacy screening.

How to pick the best shed for your allotment

How do you pick the best shed for your allotment? We asked some of our favourite bloggers for their top tips. Have a read!

Shed interior design - tips from the experts

Summer's the perfect time to decorate the interior of your shed. But where to start? Check out these interior designer's (and sheddies) tips and tricks to transform your garden building.

How to brew beer in a garden shed

Brewing beer in a garden shed can give you your very own dedicated space which doesn’t take up room in your home. Our guide explains how to brew beer in a garden shed.

Best climbing plants for arbours and arches

Add vertical interest to your garden with climbing plants around arbours and arches. Take inspiration from the expert advice given by dogwooddays' Nic Wilson

How to create a writing shed

Every writer needs a space to dedicate to their craft. Take a look at our top tips for how to create your perfect writing shed!

Top tips for eco-friendly living

Want to do your part to help the environment? We asked some of the best eco-bloggers for their top tips on how to go green

Win a wooden greenhouse with the Waltons eco quiz

Take part in our eco quiz and be in with a chance of winning a Waltons mini wooden greenhouse

How to plan your garden using Pinterest

Looking to transform your outdoor space? Being digitally savvy and use Pinterest for millions of inspirational photos, links to the best how-tos and more. Read out guide to find out how you can pin your way to a beautiful garden

10 ways to add kerb appeal

Want to improve your home’s long-term kerb appeal, or are you getting ready to sell? Here’s our handy checklist on 10 ways to add kerb appeal.

How to build a fire pit

Take a look at our tutorial for building a warming fire pit for your garden...

Growing in an urban setting

Find out how to transform any city garden - or even a balcony or window box - into a thriving vegetable plot.

Writers in Sheds

How many of these famous writers did you know wrote in sheds?

Shed landscaping tips from the experts

Think about how you're going to fit your new garden building into your space at home - placement, aspect and colour all matter

Get your garden BBQ ready in less than an hour

Barbecue season is here - are you ready? Here are our tips and ideas for getting your garden BBQ ready in one hour!

Six sheds to improve your life

Find out how a garden building can give you a better life. Get your inspiration right here!

How to throw a kitsch cocktail party in your garden

It's time for a summer garden party - but what's your theme? Let us guide you through getting your cocktail kitsch on!

Michael Perry’s top RHS Chelsea Flower Show picks

Michael Perry takes a trip around RHS Chelsea Flower Show and shares with Waltons his favourite picks

Ten top recyclers’ blogs

Wondering how to get the best use out of old furniture, clothes, wood or more? Check out our favourite recyclers' blogs and get inspired!

What happens in the man cave...

A garden shed is a popular place to build a man cave. Check out some of the ones we found!

7 tips for setting up a gym in your shed

How do you set up a gym in your garden shed? Check out our 7 tips to help you on your way to fitness.

Meet the sheddies

Meet the Sheddies. A tribe of shed-lovers who work, rest and play in their sheds. Check out these practical spaces and imaginative garden domains!

How to create an outdoor entertaining space

Discover these awesome ideas and advice for creating a low maintenance garden designed for entertaining.

How to create your own shedcation spot

Our guide takes you through everything that you need to know about creating your own shedcation glamping retreat your back garden.

Best of 2015

We are currently updating our website to add instructions on how to build each of our individual products but for now we have written an article on how to build a raised bed as we are being asked quite frequently.