We are more than halfway through the season of winter now and a collective sigh of relief can be heard at the prospect of a green spring. But whilst some plants will come up again and perform beautifully from September 1st onwards, others like our gorgeous friend the rose, need a little maintenance now …
You might have noticed that the latest catalogues are presently full of garden tools, seeds, bulbs and the like. This is because autumn is a very busy season in the life of a gardener, no matter their aptitude, that sets up the beauty of a spring garden in bloom. Autumn provides cooler weather in …
To clean canvas and outdoor furnishing fabric, saturate them with a heavy salt solution (1 kg of un-iodised salt per 9 L bucket of water) leave to dry and then just brush off. Spray cheap hairspray over the surface of your outdoor tablecloths, cushions etc. Spills can then be wiped away with a paper …
