Category - Garden

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5 Simple Backyard Upgrades
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Tips for hosting the perfect Summer barbecue
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Preparing Your Home for Storm Season

5 Simple Backyard Upgrades

When people think about backyard upgrades, they often think of expensive ‘backyard blitz’ type projects. For many, the task just seems too big! Upgrading your backyard needn’t be expensive or arduous. It could be as simple as new turf, a splash of colour or a new backyard feature. You needn’t call the bank, an earthmover and a landscape architect to give your backyard an upgrade. It can be easy. Simple Backyard Upgrades Check out these five simple tips for upgrading your backyard: Turf Check out your lawn. Does it never look quite right? Can’t seem to get rid of those weeds? It might be high time that you consider re-turfing your backyard. So many backyards are a mish-mash of grass varieties (and a generous mix of weeds!) that really drag down the appearance and functionality of a yard. It’s always worth chatting to a turf expert such as Hanceys Turf…

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Tips for hosting the perfect Summer barbecue

The warm weather is rolling in, the skies are blue and the picture-perfect great outdoors look fit for a banquet. It’s time to put the winter blues well behind you, drag out the barbecue and get your friends together for an afternoon of festivities, fun, and fine food. The first and most obvious order of the day is your barbecue, which will need to be cleaned up and made ready for action. If you don’t have one already, you’re going to have to look for a grill that suits your needs. Whether your priority is size, fuel or portability, barbecue specialists like Barbeques Galore can determine the perfect grill for you – perhaps something from the new Ziegler & Brown range? Now that you’ve got the cooking equipment and utensils sorted, here are a few other tips to help you host the perfect summer barbecue. Tips for hosting the perfect…

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Preparing Your Home for Storm Season

While it’s important to prepare your home for storm season when wild winds and heavy rain can cause havoc, regular maintenance will ensure your home is well prepared for bad weather conditions in and out of storm season. A few simple precautions will go a long way to minimising damage to your home during severe weather. Clean Gutters Gutters need to be regularly cleaned and cleared of all leaf litter. This will prevent them from overflowing during heavy downpours. Blocked gutters can block the flow of water and lead to flooding in your home. You will need to ensure you use safe practices when completing this task including using a safe ladder. Alternatively, you can use the services of a professional. Gutter protection can also be installed to help minimise the build-up of leaf litter and prevent the need for potentially dangerous gutter cleaning. Companies like Roof Masters offer an…

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