family life & travels
With spring in full swing, (supposedly anyway), it might be time to make a few changes in your garden or outside space. Bulbs should be sprouting and flowers should be started to bloom. We’ve got our good old strawberry patch with the strawberry flowers starting to peek out. June is the peak month for them
The first thing that people see when they come to your house is the front facade. The approach to your front door should be welcoming, well-lit, and clearly defined. When the time comes for this part of your home to be upgraded, there are plenty of choices. But before you decide on colours for the
It’s normal to feel a little more pressure when spring arrives as there’s now not just the house to think about but also the garden. The days are longer, the sun’s out finally, and your excuses, just like that puddle, about why the garden’s looking untidy are drying up! However, it’s ok to admit that
Though it is still pretty chilly outside (and half of my garden is still not defrosting each day as it is in the shade), there is no time like the present to get your garden looking good for spring. I certainly need to get on it as it has been pretty neglected over the winter.
This time of year does seem like a little bit of an unusual time of year to be thinking about your garden. But as I have been learning, the garden never sleeps. And even though this time of year isn’t a busy time, there are things that you should be doing (as well as things
It seemed like summer was finally over, though we have been having some fab weather recently. But when autumn does come along, that means no more gardening for another few months, right? Wrong! In fact, you should be just as busy through the autumn as you were in summer. If you continue to work in
Running a household, working and having a busy family life can take it’s toll. It can be hard to stay on top of things all of the time. So from time to time, it is nice to have a break from it all. One of those things that I find it hard to keep ahead
I can be flicking through the TV on an evening and I see so many property programmes. I’m not surprised, though. It seems like we are a nation that is quite obsessed with homes, property and house prices! I know I am, and I’m not even sure why! We can find ourselves looking for different
If you are lucky enough to own a garden in the crazy, crowded urban jungle, then you must consider yourself blessed! Just imagine how relaxing it can be to sip your morning coffee in the garden while admiring the beauty around. Is your garden too small? Don’t worry about size! When it comes to gardens,
