Its Official - Gardening is good for your mind, body and spirit!!

Mention the word "fitness" to most people and they immediately think of the gym. But spending hours pumping iron may not hold much appeal. So the good news is that the gym may be much closer to home than you think – in your very own garden in fact.

There’s lots to do in the garden, from tidying up and pruning to preparing the ground at FABthings2do/in the garden let we bring together a wide range of hints and tips to help you create your ideal garden.

Gardening, like other forms of moderate exercise, will help to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels if you do it for around 30 minutes per day.

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Sheds & Greenhouses

From the simple lean-to, to barn style and cottage style garden sheds, your backyard never looked so good.

To simplify construction, backyard storage buildings in every style can be purchased as shed kits, in which the lumber is pre-cut and pre-drilled, and in some cases partially assembled. All you do is supply the effort.

Greenhouses come in all shapes and sizes, but the important thing is that its the right size for your garden. A greenhouse is best known as a structure for growing plants year round. You plant what you want, when you want and how you want. You control the sun, the lights, the water, the heat, and the cool air.

No matter what climate you live in you can expand your gardening hobby into the winter months with a greenhouse. You can grow in the winter, spring, fall or in the summer!

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Plants

Some say It is a near impossible task: to select the very best flowers and shrubs for your garden. Here, at FABthings2do/in the garden/plants we list, by season, the most desirable, must-have plants to grace the bed and the border. Whether you are into Asters or Alliums, Clematis or Crocuses, it's all to be found here, handily grouped by season to help you decide what to sow and when.

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Equipment

A beautiful garden makes your home an oasis of calm and relaxation. Keen gardeners spend hours searching for the right gardening equipment, time which could be spent in the garden. But you don't need to waste this time anymore.  Simply compare prices for gardening equipment, gardening tools and accessories from the comfort of your own home all in one site and get the best available deal with FABthings2do/in the garden/equipment.

With a wide range of garden equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and smaller gardening accessories from leading UK retailers and garden specialists.  Whether you are already a keen gardener or youre a novice taking up gardening for the first time we have got the gardening tools and garden equipment for you.

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Ponds-Pools-Water Features

A garden water feature can really transform a garden and take it to a new level. The sound of flowing water can help soothe and relax so its no surprise that people look to have garden water features. There are a lot of different types of garden water features to choose from. Depending on the type of garden a dramatic water fall may suit, or in contrast a quiet pond may be better.

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Outdoor Furniture

Whether you have a large lawn or a cosy patio, make the most of your outdoor space with some stylish and practical garden furniture with FABthings2do?in the garden/outdoor furniture.

Choose from relaxing loungers for days in the sun, garden tables and chairs for al fresco meals, or full garden patio sets that can stand up to even the worst British weather. if you're looking for something more traditional, then why not look at arbours and larger gazebos to suit gardens of all sizes.

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Landscaping

When you begin to work on your garden there are many things you need to know to make your garden look just as you want it to. Having a little knowledge about garden landscaping is sure to help you plan your garden, be happy with the end result and make you feel that your efforts have been worthwhile.

The biggest thing for you to think about is what type of garden you want.

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Outdoor Leisure

For entertaining or just relaxing in the garden you are sure to find the perfect addition to your garden with FABthings2do/in the garden/outdoor leisure.

From Awings to Swimming pools, Hammocks to Hot Tubs, Barbecues to Patio Heaters let FABthings2do help you find your perfect garden accessory.

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Recycling

Going Greener in the garden....

Millions of tonnes of garden waste, such as grass cuttings, prunings and leaves, are sent to landfill sites each year – in fact it equates to filling the Royal Albert Hall with grass, twigs and leaves more than 70 times over!

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