After the enjoyment and festivities of Christmas, January can arrive with a depressive, dreary feeling. So, wrap up warm, get out into the garden and work off some of those extra Christmas calories piled on in December. There are plenty of chores to tackle during January. Look over your trees…
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Why Aluminium Entrance Doors Are the Best for Any Residential or Commercial Building
Entrance doors are one of the special features of a building. A high quality entrance door not only improves the design of the building but it also makes better, the first impression that visitors to the home will have. Currently, the market is stocked with quality manufactured doors ranging from…
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Maintenance of your garden shed
It may be small and forgotten at this time of year, nestled at the bottom of your garden but, in order to keep your shed fit for purpose as a store for garden tools, seeds, spring bulbs and the lawnmower, it is a good idea to give it a maintenance…
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Garden Chores to Tackle in November
Once we turn back the clocks and the evenings start drawing in, we may feel like hibernating in the warmth of our cosy homes and we might think that there is nothing much to do in the garden until the snowdrops and daffodils start to bloom in early Spring. However,…
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Autumn Planting of Daffodils
Hosts of daffodils not only give inspiration to 19th century poets but also are a sure sign to many that Spring and warmer weather is well on the way. However, in order to have daffodils blooming in your garden in March then you will need to be planting bulbs from…
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Easy to Grow Herbs
It is so annoying when cooking a meal to suddenly realise that you have run out of the herbs required for the recipe that you are following. Herbs sold in supermarkets often seem to lack flavour. However, if you grow your own, preferably in pots or containers in a sunny…
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Dealing with Dandelions
Dandelions are often considered the scourge of most gardeners. Their fluffy, yellow flower heads may look quite attractive but once the heads turn to seed, the slightest puff of wind spreads dandelion seeds over the whole of the garden. You could try digging them out but they have a long,…
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The Ode Beauty of Garden Decking
Yes, it is spring time. You can just see love in the air and butterflies resting on freshly bloomed flowers. If you are missing out on the breathtaking nature gift, it’s your bad luck. If you still did not get the centre crux of my words, just allow me to…
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Encouraging wildlife to the Garden
One of the best ways of encouraging wildlife to your garden is by constructing a pond. It does not have to be a large expanse of water, even a small pond will attract several species of insects and birds and animals. It’s important to have a shallow, boggy area around…
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Jobs for the Gardener in May
Lawns With warmer weather and more frequent Spring showers, the lawn will need mowing at least once a week. Spike badly-drained areas and feed poorly growing patches. Shrubs Prune early flowering shrubs like kerria or flowering almond. Roses Make sure you apply a general rose fertiliser and spray roses against…
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Practical and secure fencing for your home
It seems that these days most households have some kind of security system on their house and contents; whether it is a traditional box burglar alarm, CCTV, a large guard dog or security marking of valuable goods. However, thieves are often on the watch for houses where they think it…
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Buying an Opener for your Garage Door – 5 Considerations
The garage door opener is one of the most important components of any functional garage door. Without it, it is almost impossible to operate. It is important that you get the right knowledge before buying an opener. Fact is, there are many options out there. You want to make sure…