Garden Art and Statues
Garden Statues and Art. As homeowners who are in the midst of a creative and innovative time, you have an incredible opportunity to create a garden that is unique and personal. Contrary to popular belief, gardens are not only limited to being decorated by plants, trees and shrubbery but can be turned into an artful experience by incorporating elements such as statues and alternative pieces. You will always be able to hire a professional to evaluate your garden and choose the best pieces. However, choosing statues and art for your garden come
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Garden Play Equipment
Many of you who are reading this will be looking to find a way to give your child a childhood that is filled with activity and outdoor play. Unfortunately, children aren’t as free to roam around as they were a few years ago. They are often confined to the parameters of their homes and turn to television and technology to pass the time. Being worried about the safety of your child outside of the home should not mean compromising the active lifestyle they can still have right in your very own garden! A large part of a child’s development is based on how they interact in an active and outdoor space. Whether this includes swinging from monkey bars or creating castles in a sandpit, your child will create memories and skills that surpass anything they can learn from a screen. Playing equipment in your garden doesn’t have to be an ostentatious and expensive project, but one that can be approached in a simple manner and reaps amazing benefits. A child that has a safe space to be outdoors creating, imagining and playing is a child that will be healthy in both mind and body. Each item of play equipment that you add to your home is entirely up to you. It doesn’t have to an entire set or an eyesore. A well-chosen piece of play equipment can add value to both the aesthetic of your home and your family life.
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Artificial Grass - Moving Forward
Artificial Grass I can’t seem to imagine that in the past anybody ever presumed that grass could be something that man would imitate, and yet here we are! Artificial grass is a new form of home improvement that is expanding the possibilities in homes, offices and sporting fields around the world. Artificial Grass comes in the form of green plastic that is made to look identical to natural grass and terrain. It is most commonly used in indoor areas that cannot hold real grass or in spaces that the grass is often trodden upon. If you are somewhat skeptical about artificial grass, here is a list of things that will benefit you and your home once the artificial grass is installed: 1) Artificial grass requires no water, meaning that it is extremely beneficial in places experiencing droughts or water shortages. 2) Artificial grass requires very little maintenance once it is installed. There is no more need for mowing, weeding and grooming your garden. 3) Artificial grass also has no need for toxic pesticides and poisons that could prove to be dangerous to children and animals in your home. 4) If you are after durability, you should be considering artificial grass as an option. Artificial grass can be walked on constantly without the risk of mud and dirt being trailed into cleaner areas. If any of these benefits sound as if they appeal to your home or environment, visit our homepage for contractors and artificial grass installers in your area.
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Arborism & Tree Surgery
An arborist or, more colloquially, a tree surgeon is a person whose speciality or profession focuses on the maintenance of trees and shrubs. An arborist will focus mainly on the safety and health of singular plants or trees. When seeking the services of a tree surgeon, one should understand the measures that can be taken to ensure the health or safety of the plant in question. An arborist is qualified to use methods of transplanting, planting structural support amongst other grooming techniques. They are also required to be adept at understanding and treating/preventing infestations and phytopathology. An arborist is also required to identify and remove or deal with plants or trees that are invasive or dangerous to certain habitats.
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Sheds and Garden Huts
Sheds can be a great addition to your home. There are many types of sheds to choose from. You need to look at what kind of shed you want to buy or build considering factors pertinent to your own particular circumstances including what you want to use the shed for, your budget, aesthetics, what materials are available to you and in certain circumstances topography!
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Wendy Houses and Garden Huts
Wendy houses are makers of memories. They provide years of entertainment and childhood fun. As such, cubby houses must be sturdy in construction and should be made to last. And, much like a normal home, they have to withstand the harsh South African climate. The good news is that the Wendy house of today fills this brief. With extremely high construction standards, a range of attractive features and safety at the forefront, there’s a Wendy house to suit every family!
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