Hi everyone, We recently purchased a new build home, and with that comes a new " garden" which currently consists of mud and walls.... And lots of both! I'd really love any tips or advice you might have on what I should do with this blank canvas as I'm very new to gardening and don't know where to start! I'd love something to cover the walls, or even just break up the block work I think I'll let the pictures do the talking! Thanks Gayle

Considering building a wall (no pun intended) along the left and right sides of the garden in this photo Left side Right side A similar type of brick to the ones used here The overall objective is brighten up the garden without trying to make it look too flashy. On the left side I'd like to plant Portuguese laurel for privacy and prevent overlooking from the adjoining property. The slide and swings in the photo have to go due to wear and will replace with a treehouse at the bottom of the garden beside the blue shed. The garden is approx. 20 metres long and 10 metres wide. Would really appreciate any design tips or potential pitfalls...

Thanks for the advice. I've just finished undercoating it white and it's very very bright (dazzling even). You would need to constantly wear sunglasses looking at it.

Hi I’m looking to paint this awful brick wall. I’d love to clad it but I’m on a budget. The fence is dark grey and the house is a cream colour. The patio is limestone. The rattan furniture is grey with cream cushions. I’m open to colour. Thank you Susanne