Despite recent press stories to the contrary, large numbers of homeowners are still investing in decking and it remains one of Richard Burbidge's best selling range of products.

There has been coverage of late suggesting that environmentally conscious homeowners have been turning away from decking on favour of lawns and flower beds. However, these reports are wrong on two accounts.

Firstly, decking is not bad for the environment if installed in a responsible manner. Richard Burbidge use only sustainable wood in their products. This means that more trees are planted than the number used to manufacture their goods; so buying decking actually helps to expand the world's forests.

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Also the claim that decking is bad for the wildlife in our gardens is wide of the mark. Many who install decking will often cut in flower beds around the decking in addition to having pots of flowers on the decking itself. The result is that many gardens with decking have more flowers than those without, which of course provides an ideal environment for bees and other insect species that play an integral role in the environment.

Thankfully the inaccurate press doesn't seem to have fooled the general public and decking sales remain strong in line with the trend to improve homes rather than move.

If you are considering installing decking in your garden this summer then visit the Richard Burbridge for a range of quality products made from sustainable wood. Alternatively call +44 (0)1691 678 300 for helpful and friendly advice.