Month: May 2017

Attracting wildlife to your garden: the how to guide

Charlotte Hallam
sunflower

Inviting wildlife into your garden is surprisingly easy and doesn’t cost a fortune. With our top tips you’ll have families of birds, mammals and bugs, enjoying your garden in no time. Bird/nesting boxes Bird boxes will encourage birds to breed in your garden but the types of birds you see will depend entirely on the type of box you introduce to your garden. When putting up nesting boxes you should ensure they’re sheltered and protected from the elements. Summer is always a good time to add them to your garden…

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Essential Gardening Tips for Beginners

Charlotte Hallam
Garden Flowers

Gardening is an art and a science. However, it’s not exact and it’s certainly not exclusive. It might not seem it when you walk past 20 pristine front gardens on the way to your own front door, but gardening really is for everyone. So, don’t be intimidated, pick up your tools and follow our list of essentials for gardening beginners.   Plants & Soil Knowing the type of soil you have in your garden is essential if you want your garden the thrive. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as simply…

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All You Need to Know When Planning a Summer Staycation

Charlotte Hallam
family staycation

Sometimes, there really is no place like home. This notion certainly applies when it comes to summer holidays, especially if you have a family. Going abroad is becoming more expensive every year – especially since the slump of the pound – so a staycation is most definitely the new vacation. Here, we’ve put together a selection of great tips for planning a summer staycation that won’t cost the earth.   Rules It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about holidays, but they’re really…

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Garden Games, Perfect for Summer Days

Charlotte Hallam
Garden Games

Whether you have friends over for a BBQ or you’re just passing the time with family, garden games are a summer staple. Outdoor games bring a touch of fun to an afternoon in the garden. These modern takes on classic games are ready to play without the need of reading a detailed instruction booklet which means the whole family can get involved – yep, Granny too. Limbo – Big Game Hunters – £22.99 A test of flexibility perfect for anyone who dares to get involved. There will certainly be a…

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Essential Ways to Increase the Kerbside Appeal of Your Home

Charlotte Hallam
Secure Windows and Doors

Whether you’re trying to sell, add value or simply spruce up your home, you’ve come to the right place. First impressions of your house are undoubtedly the most important. Essentially, it doesn’t matter what your home is like on the inside, if the exterior isn’t up to scratch, this is what people will remember. The exterior of the home is typically neglected as it’s deemed it’s more important for the interior to be clean, tidy and well decorated. A lot of people also think that sprucing up the outside is…

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5 Essentials for a Well-Equipped Man Cave

Charlotte Hallam
Man Shed

Every man dreams of a space he can call his own away from the hassles of everyday life. Whether it’s in the spare room, the basement or in a shed at the bottom of the garden, a man cave is the ultimate fantasy of the modern-day man. A man cave gives men the space they need to be men without irritating anyone else in the home so it’s a win-win for everyone involved. The guys get a space that’s as manly as they like while the girls no longer have…

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Why Size Really Doesn’t Matter: Top Tips for Small Gardens

Charlotte Hallam
Flowers in Garden

If your outside space is limited, you might laugh when people refer to it as a garden. However, limited space doesn’t need to mean restricted comfort, design or originality. Although challenging, a small garden, terrace or balcony can be reworked into beautiful outdoor havens for you to relax, entertain and enjoy. Whether you’re trying to create an al fresco dining area or a hippy haven full of bright colours and quirky accessories, we’ve put together a collection of design ideas to tickle your taste buds. You’ll find the key to making…

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Getting Your Garden BBQ Ready

Charlotte Hallam
Grilling

With the warmer temperatures of the last couple of weeks, we’re pretty sure a fair few of you will have already have enjoyed your first barbecue of the year – and why not?! However, if your garden wasn’t quite ready for the occasion, so you were limited to the patio, or perhaps you’ve not had a barbecue at all yet this year, here are five easy tips that’ll help you get your garden looking ship shape and barbecue ready.   Mow that lawn! It’s the obvious, and probably the only,…

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Cool Alternatives to a Hotel Stay

Charlotte Hallam
Houseboat

Hotels are great, very often they’re extremely luxurious, but they’re also very samey and can definitely get a bit boring – especially if you’re one of those people to embark on the same holiday to the same hotel, year after year. If you fancy a change of scenery we’ve certainly got you covered, with everything from almost invisible treehouses to harbour-side cranes and everything in between… Treehouse It looks stunning already, doesn’t it? Wait until you see inside… Located in the county of Somerset, The Treehouse at Harptree Court is…

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Natural Hay Fever Remedies You Should Definitely Try

Charlotte Hallam
Pollen

Well, it’s official, spring has most definitely sprung and if you’re a hay fever sufferer you’ll have noticed it much more than most. For the majority, blue skies and warmer temperatures are the winter prayers finally arriving. However, for one in five people (according to the NHS) it’s a double edged sword of complete joy that winter’s finally over, combined with the hellish symptoms that come with a pollen count of medium or higher. If you’re a regular hay fever sufferer – yes, there are a few who’re lucky enough…

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