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Outdoor relaxation areas deserve shade from glaring sunlight and shelter from unexpected rainfall. While fixed canopies limit flexibility, an electric garden awning offers adjustable coverage at the touch of a button. Retractable awnings create versatile covered spaces within residential gardens and commercial patios using automated technology for utmost convenience. Push Button OperationElectric awnings controlled by wall-mounted switches provide instant shade or coverage. Retractable foldout canopies extend horizontally from buildings via simple button operation. This automated functionality allows awnings to deploy quickly at any time without manual effort. Just press and let the electric motor do the unrolling work. Variable PositioningAdjustable joint arms on electric awnings angles canopies to different pitches. Tilting awnings outward at sloped positions enables regulating sun coverage and runoff drainage. Arms fold inward for compact vertical storage.... Continue reading

At this time of the year the remaining fruit such as apples and pears that are still on the trees in the orchard or garden need to be picked before they fall on to the ground. Later varieties of fruit can be stored making sure that only the biggest and best fruits are selected to be kept. True late-keeping varieties can even be stored and enjoyed at Christmas or through into early spring. When harvesting the fruit, it is important to pick the fruit carefully to avoid bruising and spoiling as any damaged fruit will not be able to be stored successfully. Once picked the fruit should be wrapped individually in waxed paper to stop them shrivelling while they ripen and placed on wooden trays or slatted shelves in a... Continue reading

This month we have had an extraordinary amount of rain, windy weather and unseasonably cold temperatures following a previously dry month and this is causing havoc with our gardens. Tulips are being blown about so much that their petals are falling, and bedding plants are refusing to grow because it is too cold. Is there anything that can be done to save our young plants and shrubs until the weather improves? If at all possible bedding plants and seedlings need to be kept either in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill until the weather warms up as it is possible to have frosts right up until the end of the month. If this is not a possibility then covering them with some polythene sheeting is another alternative. A simple... Continue reading

American oak flooring is a beautiful type of hardwood flooring that is widely used in the UK and Europe, despite its origins being a little further afield. You can source quality, sustainable American oak floorboards from a variety of European suppliers who will be able to offer a full delivery service for your floorboards. However, some people wonder what the difference is between American oak flooring and European oak flooring, and which option they should choose. It’s important to understand that oak is a very strong, beautiful, resilient type of hardwood that makes excellent flooring. Both American and European oak will work very well to make stunning floorboards in any home. The choice purely comes down to personal preference. People who choose American oak do so because they like the... Continue reading

Homes that game with a substantial garden are highly desirable and many people want the option to spend more of their time out of doors, upping the outdoor indoor ratio of their homes. Garden awnings are a staple of modern outdoor life, offering a covering that makes your outdoor space more flexible. Enjoying the sunshine and want to have uninterrupted sun? Great, you can retract your awning to get more sun. Need some shade? Simply fold the awning back out again and you will get the shade you need. If you want to spend more time out of doors, this is a great ambition to have. Going outside has been linked to better mental health and spending time outside is very important for everyone. An awning can certainly help you... Continue reading