Householders are seemingly turning to creative ways of increasing storage space in their homes, with Homebase reporting a 200% year-on-year surge in sales of plastic sheds. 

Stewart, the British manufacturer of plastic home and garden products, is poised for significant expansion after securing multi-million-pound funding. 

Almost half of construction workers don't do DIY jobs around their own home - either because they don't have the time or confidence. 

Gardman announced today that it has been bought out by its management, backed by private equity fund Rutland Partners. 

Tile multiple Al-Murad is celebrating 30 years in retail with the announcement of a huge investment in expansion. 

The Lynwood Decorating Products brand of British paint brush manufacturer LG Harris has won a prestigious award in recognition of its growth in Europe. 

Catering was the best performer in garden centres during May, new figures from the Garden Centre Association reveal. 

Originally designed as a showcase of UK growers, Glee's Green Heart feature will be expanded at this year's show to incorporate international growers and new promotional ideas. 

Bostik took centre stage at the latest England football international fixture this month, as part of a high-impact sponsorship deal. 

TradePoint has launched a new online design platform, Tradepoint Spaces, which will enable tradesmen to show clients an exact visual of how their finished project could look in a 3D rendered view. 

Kingfisher plc has appointed Michael Loeve as CEO of B&Q UK & Ireland. 

Agrochemical giant Monsanto is defending its Roundup weedkiller against a claim that it can cause cancer, and says reports that it has been banned in France and other European countries are untrue. 

A failed inaugural TV advertising campaign and growing competition from value retailers saw full-year profits plunge at Wilko. 

Suppliers who contributed to shopping channel QVC's Greenfingers Garden Re‐Leaf Day 2015 activities have helped raise in excess of £50,000 for the charity. 

Squire's Garden Centre in Badshot Lea took home two awards at The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Catering Conference on June 9. 

Home Retail Group's trading statement for Q1 saw Homebase kick off 2015 with a good performance, whilst Argos reports declines, impacted by poor performance in electricals. 

Family-run Marlows Home and Garden Centre in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk has been sold by its owners, who are looking to retire. 

Reaction to this year's Exclusively Housewares and its new sister show Exclusively Electrical has been overwhelmingly positive, show organisers said today. 

Wyevale's Bicester Avenue garden centre has hosted a special event with Fiskars and its brand ambassador James Wong. 

Two leading property industry trade bodies have warned that unless government significantly changes the business rates system, businesses could face a 60% rate of tax by 2022.