In the Garden
them from the nylon mesh bag which could trap or injure birds.
Ponds Keep ponds and pools clean from fallen leaves. Net ponds to catch fallen leaves and remove them on a regular basis. Fish may die when the air is cut off by a frozen surface so to prevent the pond from freezing over completely, use floats or invest in a pond heater. Keep a general check out for leaks as frost can cause defects in certain lining materials.
Lawns Carry on mowing the lawn in mild weather, keeping the blade high at 2-4cm. Remove fallen leaves from the lawn by raking up or leaf blowing the fallen leaves to prevent disease and slugs and snails from overwintering in cosy little spots ready to eat new spring shoots. If there is prolonged rain and you notice water logging, use a fork and spike the ground to improve drainage. Try and avoid walking on the lawn in frosty weather.
Garden lighting The ultimate way to bring warmth and life into a garden making it inviting, stunning and practical. Daniel Matthews of United Electrical Contractors Limited explains. When taking garden lighting into consideration it is important to have the right balance of amenity lighting complimented with decorative lighting to make the pinnacle
points of the garden stand out. There are many ways of bringing life into the garden with lighting. Traditional methods such as halogen lighting use spike lights to direct light onto shrubs and highlight trees and contemporary features. LED lighting is becoming more popular as the costs are becoming more realistic and colour changing LED lighting gives you complete control on the look of the garden at the touch of a button. This can make the garden feel like a whole new world for whatever mood you are in.
Wall lighting, pillar or post lighting will give you the amenity lighting required for outdoor dining and practicality for children wishing to play out late. Powerful up lighting is also a strong factor these days, if you have a bold wall within the garden you can light it to take advantage of the reflections created in the garden. Even highlighting the house gives a great effect.
Quality fittings are paramount. There are many fittings on the market to suit everyone’s budget but be sure that they are of a good quality to prevent having to change them a year down the line. Make sure the items are installed to a high standard so they ensure safety and functionality. Whichever option is taken it is important to have a plan. Making sure your designer can work with other trades is critical and communication is key.
10 plants for winter colour & interest
Hamamelis x intermedia 'Livia' (lively red witch hazel)
Cornus Sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' (Dogwood)
Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis (Chinese red birch)
Lonicera x purpusii (Honeysuckle)
Prunus davidiana 'Alba' (Chinese wild peach)
Corylus avellana (Corkscrew hazel) Garden lighting, United Electrical Contractors Ltd
Helleborus x ericsmithii 'Winter Moonbeam' (Winter rose) Sarcococca confusa (Christmas box) Mahonia x media (Lily of the valley bush) Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet)
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