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Author: George (page 9 of 18)
If you are someone who likes spending time in your garden and looking after it, then you may struggle to know what you can do during the winter months to allow you to still get the use out of your garden. Why not invest in a bird table, bird feeder or bird bath? The feeders are essential to birds especially during the winter months when the ground is harder and berry have all disappeared. It can give you a great feeling watching the numerous beautiful birds flock to your feeders during the winter not only allowing you to observe whilst they feed but also knowing that you may be helping them stay alive. If you have children, then you may feel that it is too cold for them to be... Continue reading
With Christmas only a few weeks away, many of us have hit the shops in search of some fun new festive decorations. Some people just concentrate on the inside of their house while others go all out making sure the outside looks just as good if not better. There are a few ways in which you can make your garden and the front of your house look festive without having to fork out hundreds of pounds. Light projectors which can be picked up for as little as £12 can be positioned to show a light display on the front of your home or out on to your lawn. These will need an outside power supply or will need to have a wire feed through into the home. Adding an inflatable... Continue reading
Many people like the idea of being able to grow their own vegetables in their garden. You may have got a designated patch which is suitable for growing veg but struggle to know what to do with it throughout the colder months. The good news is there are many vegetables that can be grown during this time of year that will keep your green fingers busy and allow you to benefit from your own crop. Planting onions in the autumn time is a great idea if you are looking for a low maintenance veg. Once planted they do not need much looking after but they will not be ready to be harvested until the following summer, so you do need to consider where you are going to put them so... Continue reading
One of the most common arguments between neighbours is about boundaries and responsibility. If you live in a house which is attached to another or that shares a garden fence or wall etc., then it is important to establish who is responsible for the upkeep and any changes that are made. Often people say that you are responsible for the fence on the right-hand side of your property but this is not always the case so the only way you can be sure of this is to check the deeds. If one of the boundary walls or fences needs replacing or if you wish to change it for something else then be sure you know where you stand first. Check the deeds and with the local council to see what... Continue reading
If you have a garden then it is important to ensure that it is secure and that there is no easy access to unwanted strangers. When people think about security they often look at doors, windows and security systems within the home but forget about the garden. Your garden perimeter should be your first line of defence. You need to try and make sure that you have gates fitted to side entrances and security lights that will come on if a movement is detected. When choosing your gates to have fitted to your fence you need to make sure they are attached in such a way that they cannot just be lifted off. You need to ensure that have security locks fitted to them to alone allow access to authorised... Continue reading