Every proud homeowner knows that visitors, passers-by and even prospective buyers will judge a book by its cover when it comes to the appearance of a property from the outside. From the style of the property to the area that surrounds it, the overall appearance of a house from the street, commonly referred to as kerb appeal, can play a part in determining its worth. Whether you’re planning to sell your property, or simply want to show your home off in its best light, kerb appeal is a good way…
We’re pleased to have a guest blog for you from the wonderful Emma Wilson, Lovestruck Gardener. Like many of us who move away, she was sad to leave her garden of six years. We hope you enjoy reading about Emma’s experiences. After six very happy years in our North London Victorian terrace, we recently moved away. We decided that, much as we love Harringay, we want to be closer to the forest (though still within London) and so we have moved to Chingford, where the forest is literally on the…
We all know that being outdoors is good for us, but often we get bogged down with the idea that we have to be somewhere else or go for a walk to reap those benefits.
We all like deals providing they offer value for money; two for the price of one or buy an item today get one free. Holiday price drops drastically if it’s not during a school holiday term…
With the noticeable climate changes, garden seasonality can be misleading. One can no longer manage garden maintenance schedules by monthly jobs. What most gardening books and magazines say for each monthly task, can be now diluted and applied with a degree of relevance.