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Your shop window and frontage is one of your key business tools. As a shop owner, this is something that you will no doubt be familiar with and you will have optimised this essential part of your business based on the customers you want to attract. Awnings for shops add a certain appeal and a new element of interest to the front of shops, and allow people to browse in shade and shelter, as well as generally improving aesthetics and making a property more visually arresting. If you haven’t before considered a shop awning and you are hoping to make your shop front stand out from the crowd, there is no time like the present.   Awnings for shops: a marketing tool  Making a shop a pleasant environment for someone...

Once you decide to install a new gate, it is time to choose the right materials for your gate. It is hard to decide between metal gates and wood gates. Your decision will depend on what you are looking for. Metal gates are much better than wood gates. Why? They are durable. They are cheap to maintain. They are more secure. And they can add value to your home. However, it is expensive to install them. Here are the benefits of metal gates compared to wood gates. They are Durable Metal gates, made of wrought iron, are durable. It is difficult to destroy them, and they are not easily affected by wear and tear, so they can last for several years. However, it is easy to destroy the wooden gates....

Ridding your lawn of moss typically requires a two-pronged attack! Firstly, you want to remove the moss then try to stop it coming back. The best way is scarifying, physically removing the moss by raking or a mechanical scarifier (for larger areas) and then reseeding grass to stop moss regrowth. Moss in a lawn usually means there is a problem: -Poor drainage -Too much shade -Acidic soil -Lack of fertiliser -Grass cut too short -Heavy foot traffic Depending of the seriousness of your moss problem, in mild cases you may just need some simple scarifying and then improvement of the overall health of your lawn with fertilizer (some fertilsers can also contain moss killer for double effect). If the problem is more serious you will need a combination of moss...

Have you noticed that your turf is looking very muddy? This is an issue that can be frustrating to deal with. A muddy lawn can have a negative impact on the appearance of your home. In many cases, it can also be an indicator of a larger problem. Because of that, this is an issue you’ll want to deal with head-on. Your Lawn May Be Neglected In some cases, a muddy lawn is a sign that your turf isn’t getting enough care from you. You’ll want to make sure you’re mowing your lawn every week, and you’ll want to regularly rake your lawn as well. You may want to try fertilizing your lawn; this can improve the overall health of your turf. If you don’t have enough time for landscaping,...

Pesky little insects that share the same habitat as your plants can eventually do serious damage to your plants ruining all of your hard work so it’s important to get rid of them as soon as you spot them. Unfortunately, this is not a one job task, it requires minimal effort but you will need to routinely use repellents to ensure they do not come back. Fortunately, there are many household products that you can use as a natural bug repellent. We have put together a list of our top 3 everyday items that can be used to repel bugs. 1. Soapy water – mix 5 tablespoons of washing up liquid with 4 cups of water and spray on your plants. 2. Beer – snails and slugs love the taste...