Herald - Issue 401

Page 40 • The HERALD • 28th January 2021 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | A J GLEESON BUILDING & GROUNDWORK DRIVEWAYS EXTENSIONS BRICKWORK GROUNDWORK BLOCK PAVING Colours & Designs to suit your requirements Local Work Available to View CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION New Forest & Southampton 023 8084 4180 Mobile: 07770 771475 Bramdene, Main Road, Dibden, Southampton RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook RPD Landscapes Building & Paving • Patios • Driveways • Fencing • Turfing • Brickwork • All Property Repairs Free Estimates 07707 390791 023 8007 0386 2021 should be the mark of a fresh start, so what better way to freshen up your home than to invest in some new plants. When shopping for plants remember to take into consideration whether the new green household addition will be pet friendly. Some plants contain toxins that can cause several problems for dogs, such as diarrhoea or vomiting. ankfully there’s still plenty of beautiful greenery to choose from, experts at tails.com have created a guide to dog-friendly plants, suitable for your home. From small desktop ferns to statement palms here are the most dog-friendly plants. Small Dog-Friendly Plants For most of us, we’ve been stuck working from home, so why not spruce up your o ce space with a Boston Fern . is plant makes a perfect addition to your home o ce because it doesn’t need too much light. Make sure you keep it well watered! To add a little bit of exoticism into your home, invest in a Bromeliad . It’s bright and colourful appearance might have you thinking you need an expert green thumb to keep it maintained, but all it needs is plenty of bright light, optimal humidity and su cient drainage. Big Dog-Friendly Plants If you haven’t been able to make it to a beach this year and you’re missing the palm trees, a Kentia Palm will give you the feeling of the sand between your toes in your own home. e Kentia Palm appreciates being watered approximately once a week, moist air (mist it a few times a week!) and lots of medium light. A Calathea Whitestar is the perfect plant if you’re a fan of minimalist interiors, but love something with a bit of texture. is purifying plant only needs watering once a week along with bright, indirect sunlight and a bit of nitrogen-rich fertilizer in it’s growing season - which is spring and summer. A Cast Iron is a perfect choice if you’re looking for a large, statement plant. It’s large leaves stand out in any room, whether it be the living room, bathroom, kitchen or o ce and it’s pretty easy to take care of. is resilient plant (the clues in the name!) only needs a little bit of water and bright, indirect sunlight. For more information visit: www.tails.com/gb New Year, New (Dog Friendly) Plants Information provided by tails.com Boston Fern If you’re a er a relatively low-maintenance house- plant, you’re looking for a Chinese Money Plant ! Also nicknamed the ‘Pancake’ or ‘UFO’ plant due to it’s at, round leaves, this plant only needs a little water when it’s soil feels dry to the touch and a spot where it can get enough light without being in direct sunlight. Chinese Money Plant Calathea Whitestar e Jewell Community Garden in Fawley village needs volunteers to help with garden maintenance and watering, any help would be greatly appreciated. ey have been fortunate with kind donations of plants, equipment and people o ering their woodworking skills to help build the planters. If you would be willing to help with raking, planting, weeding and perhaps the occasional mow then they would love to hear from you. Any time you can spare would be a great help. Pop up to the garden, which is located next to the Falcon Pub car park (behind the old public conveniences) and have a chat with one of the helpers or see their Facebook page: Jewell Community Garden at Fawley. Volunteers Needed!