Decking can work in almost any garden, but the same decking design will not work everywhere. A level garden beside a modern extension requires a different response from a steep site, a shaded courtyard or a garden surrounded by mature trees. Each may suit decking exceptionally well, provided the design responds to the conditions. Choosing … Read more
Placing the deck in the right place is key Most homeowners begin by looking at the area immediately outside the rear doors. That may sit beyond the kitchen, dining room, family room or a set of bi-folds. In many average-sized UK gardens, it remains the most sensible place to start. Where should decking be positioned … Read more
Planning your new deck with confidence Planning a new garden deck can transform how you use your home. It can create an easy route into the garden and a dependable place for dining. It can also give family life somewhere comfortable to move outdoors. However, those benefits do not come from the decking boards alone. … Read more
Decking still divides opinion. Some garden designers avoid decking completely. Some garden designers love it. few will only use it when the site gives them no better option. That reaction did not come from nowhere. Over the years, many designers have seen poor decking. They have seen rotten timber frames, slippery boards, badly fixed composites, … Read more
Decking Day at horticulture House is the first of its kind hosted by The Decking Network. As a professional you are invited to join us on the 3rd of July 2026. From across the landscape, garden design and decking industry we invite you to register your interest in Decking Day at Horticulture House, Didcot, Oxfordshire. … Read more
Garden decking can transform a space. It can add function, structure, and style to a garden. However, when it is designed badly or built poorly, it can also become the source of serious decking court disputes. Over the years, I have seen this pattern time and again. Since the mid 2000s, I have consulted on … Read more
IT is best to avoid a decking dispute. A decking dispute rarely begins on the day the argument starts. More often, it begins much earlier. It begins when assumptions replace detail, when price replaces planning, and when nobody writes down what is actually being built. That is the real problem. Too many garden decking projects … Read more
The Power of Visibility for your decking business Every decking company wants a constant source of enquiries. Without it, projects dry up and profit suffers. With it, your schedule stays full, and your reputation grows. Decking Network gives professionals the visibility they need to attract homeowners who are ready to invest in beautiful outdoor living. Search … Read more
The perfect time for a new Deck is now The perfect time for a new deck should be at a time convenient for you. Not that you should put it off until tomorrow but certainly a project that you should plan for. Professional garden designers and DeckPro’s would certainly need time to get creative and … Read more