10 Landscaping Essentials For Summer 2023

Summer 2023 will soon be upon us! If you're looking for some inspiration and ideas to help transform your garden for BBQ season, then we've compiled a list of 10 must have landscaping essentials for this summer. With our online exclusive 'GIVEME10' 10% discount promotion, There's never been a better time to bag yourself a landscaping bargain. 

Here's our list of summer 2023's Must-Have Landscaping Products:

1. Trex Composite Decking. Not all composite decking boards are the same! Trex is the pinnacle of composite decking product ranges. The worlds number 1 decking brand for good reason, Lothian Building Supplies are proud to be the only authorised stockist of the full Trex range in Edinburgh, The Lothians & Fife. Click Here to browse our range of Trex Composite Decking Boards & Installation essentials. 

2. Decorative Aggregates. If you're thinking of creating a new garden feature such as a rockery, looking to brighten up your garden with some modern & stylish colours, or looking for a cost-effective way to create a driveway, you'll find everything you need in the Decorative Aggregates section of our online store. You'll find an extensive range of colours & sizes, Available in handy 25kg bags for smaller jobs or bulk bags for larger projects.

3. Decorative Porcelain Paving. Our Fortuna Porcelain Paving is a brand new range of vitrified paving designed especially for the UK market. You will find Fortuna gives a modern, contemporary look to any garden and due to it being virtually non porous it is very low maintenance. Click Here to browse the range, available in both individual sizes & project packs. 

4. Decorative Sandstone Paving. If you prefer a more natural look, then our Decorative Sandstone Paving is a hand dressed, ethically sourced natural sandstone with proven durability for exterior use in the UK, available in 3 natural colour blends (Grey, Autumn And Sahara). Our Decorative Sandstone Paving also comes in both individual sizes & project packs for larger projects. 

5. Timber Decking. If you like the natural timber look and are perhaps looking for something more cost effective, then we also stock a high quality Redwood Decking board. Suitable for painting & staining, Our Redwood Decking board is reversable with one grooved face and one smooth face. Head over to the Timber Decking section of our online store to browse our Redwood Decking boards & accessories such as spindles & newel posts.

6. Sleepers. Not all sleepers are the same! Many companies only offer treatment to UC3 standard. Our incised sleepers are all treated to the higher UC4 treatment standard meaning they come with a 15 Year Anti Rot Warranty. Ideal for Multiple uses around the garden - build steps, planters and raised beds with ease. Click Here to browse our Brown & Green Treated Sleepers. 

7. Treated Fencing Timber. Design & build your own fence the way you want it, with our range of Treated Posts, Rails & Slats. If you like the look of ranch style fencing, or a traditional slated fence, then you'll find all the raw materials you'll need on our online store. Our treated fencing timber comes in both Green & Brown treatment colours.

8. Decorative Walling. Over on our Decorative Walling section you'll find the hugely popular Carluke Garden Walling, A high quality buff coloured walling, available in a number of different sized blocks. Carluke walling can be used for load bearing as well as garden applications. In the same section you'll also find our range of Apex Coping Stones, Which will finish your wall of nicely.

9. Ronseal Fence Life Plus+. Ronseals toughest and most versatile fence and shed treatment yet. It protects against rain, frost, snow and it won’t grey in the sun. It can be used on rough sawn and smooth planed sheds and fences and it lasts for up to five years! Browse our range of colours Here.

10. Azpects EasyJoint. EASYJoint is the UK’s top selling paving jointing compound, favoured by professionals and DIY installers all around the world. This product was first developed in 2009 and has now evolved to meet user demands and keep up with the latest trends in the industry. This all-weather sweep-in joint compound is a very quick, effective, and aesthetically pleasing way to fill joints between paving. Making hard landscaping even easier because the product is best installed in wet conditions; rain or shine, it goes in fine. You can find it in the Joint Compounds & Primers Section of our online store, Where you can also find it's sister product EASYGrout for use with porcelain paving.

Don't worry if you haven't seen the product you're looking for! We have a massive array of other products in the Landscaping Section of our online store. From Tools to Cleaning & Maintenance products, We've got you covered!

As mentioned, Don't forget to enter the discount code 'GIVEME10' at checkout, for an online exclusive 10% discount on your entire order.