Archive for January 10th, 2008
LIGHT UP YOUR NIGHTS
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Garden lighting has gotten much simpler in recent years, thanks to low-voltage systems that require little or no digging and only rudimentary electrical skills. Nowadays, if you find you don’t like the light fixtures’ placement after installing them, you can easily move them around until you get everything right.
In addition to the low-voltage lights and […]
DON`T FORGET TO FEED THE BIRDS THIS WINTER
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Birds are the voice of the garden, and their colors and motion brighten any season. But since bleak winters present an avian survival test, now is the time to think about doing the birds, and your yard, a favour.
A garden with many different species of plants and an assortment of habitats from flower beds and […]
Wicker Patio Furniture
Thursday, January 10th, 2008One of the biggest benefits to owning your own home is that you can choose anything that you want for patio, yard, or garden without having to get approval from someone else.
When you are furnishing this area, there are several choices that you will have to make. The style of the furniture and what it […]
Building decking
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Â Choosing your materials
You can use softwood or hardwood for decking. The most popular choice in the UK is softwood that’s been pressure treated with a preservative to prevent rotting.Standard components and decking boards are available from DIY stores and timber merchants, and should last about 25 years. Ready prepared decking kits are also available. Hardwood […]
