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How to clean garden statues

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Over time you may notice that your garden statues start to look worn, tired, and a little bit dirty which isn’t unusual. Statues and garden ornaments are exposed to the elements so they will over time become dirty and will look aged. Before deciding to replace your garden statues you can bring them back to life very easily with just a little bit of maintenance.

Start by washing your statues or ornaments with just some plain tap water a gentle spray with a hose will be sufficient. Mix water with a few drops of liquid dish soap and depending on the level of grime use either a scrub brush or a cloth to remove stains and dirt. Make sure that your soap is nontoxic to ensure it doesn’t kill any of your plants.

If your statue is made of wood be sure to wash with the grain of the wood and lift your statue off the ground to ensure thorough drying. If it made of iron you can scrape any hard to remove grime with sandpaper or a wire brush.

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Benefits of a bird house

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Birdhouses also known as nesting boxes are a great way of adding nature to your garden. Birds play a vital role in our ecosystem and if your birdhouse brings interest birds can actually be beneficial to your garden.

One of the main benefits of having a birdhouse is providing a safe and secure place for our feathered friends, in the winter months, birdhouses provide comfort and a place for them to snuggle to keep warm.

Aside from the benefits they give to nature they also will benefit you. Birds eat insects and weeds so attracting them can be a natural form of pest and weed control, this can eliminate the need to use nasty chemicals. There are also many birds who love to take nectar from flowers and help to pollinate. Having a well-maintained garden with landscaping that attracts birds is very appealing so it can add value to your home.

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How to decorate your small garden

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Small gardens, terraces and courtyard patios require a little more thought when it comes to designing due to limited space. The space you do have must be used wisely to achieve that outdoor space you want. Even the tiniest outdoor space can be transformed into a retreat with a small amount of planning. We’ve come up with some tips to help you transform your small garden.

1. Add levels – by adding extra levels using decking can create an illusion of more space.
2. Shelving and hooks – add shelving and hooks so you can place trinkets and decorative items.
3. Vertical planting – you can hang flower pots vertically to create a colourful feature, this will be much more eye pleasing than a plain wall or fence.
4. Alfresco dining – just because you have a small outdoor space, don’t let it stop you from enjoying food in your garden. You can pick up small 2 person tables.
5. Pallet furniture – if you have a courtyard garden you can build clever corner seating using pallets – this will use your space efficiently and the high back sofa design can hide unsightly walls.

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Maintenance of your greenhouse during the cold weather

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Maintenance of your greenhouse during the cold weather

Maintaining a greenhouse takes a lot of work and this increases during the colder months as monitoring the internal environment becomes even more important.

Your greenhouses internal environment should be kept the same all year round, so some extra input may be required maintain an equilibrium. You must monitor and record the internal temperature of your greenhouse each day at set intervals to make sure you have a true idea of what you need to change. If your greenhouse is too cold, plants will begin to die. So you may need to add a heater to keep the temperature up. That said, ventilation always remains important, but opening vents may cause a further drop in temperature, so make sure your vents are open as small as possible to provide adequate air circulation but not to alter the temperature.

You may find an increase in slugs and snails trying to enter your greenhouse during these cold months, so make sure you have repellent to keep them at bay.

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Garden Furniture – Traditional or Modern

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Garden Furniture – Traditional or Modern

When you renovate your home, you will likely consider buying modern or traditional styled furniture, and that’s no different when it comes to your garden either. There are many funky modern garden chairs and tables to choose from, as well as classic styled furniture, so looking at both options is a good place to start. Some modern garden chairs include colourful beanbags, garden sofas and curvy plastic chairs, whilst traditional garden furniture may be simplistic and constructed entirely of solid oak.

 

There are many different styles on offer, but to choose the right type, you really need to think about how your garden complements your home. If you have a very modern and minimalistic home interior, then perhaps you want to stay true to that theme in your garden. That said, you may want a different style in your garden entirely, so there’s no right or wrong answer, it’s completely up to you.

 

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Keeping your garden grass green

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Keeping your garden grass green

Maintaining a green grass can be one of the most frustrating aspects of gardening. With warmer days and less rainfall, grass can easily dry out and become discoloured and unattractive. There are two factors that contribute to your lawns growth; sunlight and water. Both factors are as important as each other, however too much or too little of each can affect your grass growth and colour.

If your lawn has patchy areas, where the grass has completely gone, try adding grass seeds and let them embed into the soil and start growing. Water your lawn daily if there has been no rainfall, remembering not to drown the grass, as too much water is not good for its growth.

If you feel your lawn is too worn and isn’t able to be saved, you may want to consider stripping the ground and getting new turf laid. New turf can give your garden a fresh start, and you can manage the lawn easier than before.

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Looking to start your own greenhouse system in your garden?

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If you love tending to your plants, but find that this is only possible during the spring and summer time, you may want to consider having your own greenhouse.

A greenhouse simply allows you to grow plants and crops all year round. Keeping and growing plants effectively in a greenhouse, can take some time to get right, one of the most important factor is temperature control.

Keeping it warm- While the sun does a good job of keeping the interior of the greenhouse warm, as the sun goes down, the greenhouse may struggle to maintain a warm environment, vital for your plant life. It is recommended that you install a heating system, possibly an oil heater or overhead heat lamps that can radiate heat onto the crops.

Pest control- There is nothing worse than having your plants growing really well, just to have pests come along and ruin them. Pest control is very important, and you can reduce the risk of them by keeping all tools and pots clean. Using an insect killing soap is useful, as long as it is safe for your plants. Another great tip is to check any new plants for bugs before taking them into the greenhouse.

Shade- While the sunlight is great for warming up the interior naturally, high amounts of direct sunlight to your plants can cause damage. Create shade with sheets to make sure your plant still absorbs some sunlight, but also gets time in the shade too.

Temperature- as we have previously mention, the greenhouses interior is meant to be warm, however they can become too hot and begin to denature the plants, leading to them dying. Temperature can also be control with air vents, small adjustable vents that can control how much warm air can escape. Keep a thermometer in your greenhouse at all times, and monitor the readings at different intervals during the day, creating a continuous optimum environment for your plants to grow.