Lisa and Tom bought their 1930s semi in Kent mainly for the garden, which felt green and open and easy to spend time in. The only issue was the back ran alongside a footpath, which they felt left them a bit open. To sort it out, they decided to put in a taller fence. Lisa ordered a batch of six foot panels and the fitter came back at the weekend to put them up.

When garden decking is first installed, it always looks great. The boards are clean, and it’s something you want to show off to your friends, family (and maybe even your neighbours). The only issue is that, over time and with everyday use, it starts to leave its mark. Furniture gets dragged across it, it has the unpredictable British weather to deal with, and leaves collect in corners. The decking still does its job, but it may not look quite as fresh as it once did.

One of our long-term customers wanted a bit more privacy in her garden without replacing the fence. We suggested adding trellis panels. She chose pressure-treated wood and painted each panel a soft green. After fixing them along the top, the garden felt open yet private. Her climbing roses finally had something sturdy to grow across, and the whole space looked refreshed.

After another weekend of strong winds and broken lap panels, you decide it’s time for a proper fence with no more quick fixes or short-term repairs. 

You want something that stands up strong to the British weather. On our website, two options stand out. The Trade Featheredge Panel offers solid quality at a fair price, and The Beast Closeboard Panel looks built for strength and years of service.

We talk about fencing a lot in the office here at G&G (it’s at the heart of what we do). Not just the sizes or the stock, but what people are asking for and how their tastes continue to change. When we spoke to the team about what’s stood out this year, a clear pattern came up. Customers still want traditional fencing, but theres been a rise in clean lines and muted colours.