House Maintenance
Patio’s ~ If you have broken slabs or crumbling pointing it is prudent to have the repair work done before frosts. Penetrating water and frost action will only further damage the slabs/pointing and even the base Chimneys ~ An area we tend to ignore. This takes the full brunt of all weather and is prone to damage. If it does break and fall the damage can be roof tiles, gutter or worse …a passer by. Get any pointing /cowling checked and repaired along with any loose tiles. Masonary ~ Render and exterior painting is a great way to...
read moreBulbs – Autumn/Winter 2014
Be sure to plan ahead and buy from a good supplier .It really makes all the difference. It is important to look at heights too. The best time to plant is when you are removing Summer Bedding as you may find young corms from previous bulbs. At the same time as planting add a good compost mixed with a little silver sand to stop rot. Think of colour combinations such as plain orange pansies and Black Parrot tulips with purple or white Hyacinths. Plus violet Pansies and maroon violas with large double pink Angelique Tulips …and for contrast...
read moreYour ‘Outdoor Room’…..
Now is the time to really appreciate your garden. If it isn’t ‘up to scratch’ then ask us to come to visit and create vision within a realistic budget. With our know-how and 17yrs of experience our multi-talented team can; Create/extend/redesign Patios. Make-over your garden or upgrade with raised beds and built in irrigation systems. Install soft mood enhancing Garden Lighting and Water Features and fit ultra efficient Patio heaters (see supplier website Primrose London for ideas and supplies). We also now make your home more enjoyable by...
read moreBuild, Design & Construct Services – Spring 2014
Planning ahead now in the period of relative calm will reap rewards in the peak season. Having a good look at your space and really thinking about how to make the best use of it. Fruit and Vegetables are becoming increasingly expensive. Grown in raised bed where the tilth of the soil makes for easy growing and easier nutrient monitoring is really easy to set up. And the rewards can be harvested right through the summer. Look at if you can increase the use and enjoyment of the garden by redesigning. A new terrace, bigger patio or even a water...
read moreHome & Garden – Autumn/Winter
Thankfully we had a very good summer …warm and just enough rain. TheGarden and Outdoors was the place to be. As my company name (The Other Room) suggests, your garden should ideally be just that, another room to your home. To fully appreciate it, ideally you should lavish as much forethought on its function and use in order to create the optimum space. In doing this is will be somewhere you look forward to using as the weather warms up and longer days keep us inclined to be outside more and more. This year in particular, it was so warm...
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