5 Benefits of Metal Gates Compared to Wood

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....
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Fabric Awnings: Your Chance to Customise your Home

Homes are a reflection of us: our tastes, our personalities, our preferences, the ways in which we choose to live our lives. They reflect what is important to us; people who love to cook and spend time socialising have large kitchen diners. People who like to work and study might have a beautiful study with custom bookshelves. And people who love gardening might have a stunning, well loved garden. If you fall into this last category and want to integrate your garden into your home as much as possible, fabric awnings could be for you. They protect your from the weather and can be retracted when required, so they cover all bases. They will give your garden more potential and for an avid gardener, they can be a huge bonus....
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Moss Control and Prevention

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...
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What’s Making My Turf So Muddy?

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,...
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3 alternative bug repellent options for plants

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...
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