Herald - Issue 401

28th January 2021 • The HERALD • Page 41 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Contact Nick 07825 662955 or 023 8017 3186 (office) • Local Domestic and Commercial Tree Surgeons • Hedging work • Tree reductions • Thinning • Tree dismantles • Arboricultural reports and Surveys • Fencing Free no obligation quotation, and free advice E: enquiries@langleyarb.com W: www.langleyarb.com THE TREE WIZARD All aspects of tree surgery, garden maintenance and landscaping undertaken Family run business for over 20 years No Job Too Big or Small Please call 07552 977731 for a Free Quotation Send your local news to The Editor, The Herald, 2 High Street, Hythe SO45 6AH Hang up your Hosepipe this Winter WaterSafe is encouraging gardeners in Hampshire to put disconnecting their hosepipes and insulating outside taps and pipes at the top of their ‘to-do’ list this winter. Disconnecting hosepipes also reduces the risk of ‘back ow’ – when stagnant water is drawn back into a home’s drinking water supply, potentially causing contamination. need help locating the outdoor water shut-off valve, or with any winter plumbing jobs, make sure you use an approved plumber such as one registered with WaterSafe.” WaterSafe’s advice supports the Met O ce’s ‘Weather Ready’ campaign, which encourages everyone to think about what they can do to prepare for and cope with severe weather. For more winter advice on protecting your plumbing and to nd a local, approved plumber visit: www.watersafe.org.uk/winter e UK register of approved plumbers is also advising homeowners not to neglect outside taps and pipework. Water which freezes inside unprotected taps and pipes can expand, causing a build-up of pressure that can make them crack and burst, causing costly damage at an already expensive time of the year. Isolating (shutting o ) the outside water supply if possible and draining outside taps will help protect them from frost damage. Fitting an inexpensive insulating tap cover and lagging exposed pipes will also give protection from winter chills. Julie Spinks, Director of WaterSafe said: “Jobs such as mulching, pruning and protecting vulnerable plants are usually top of every keen gardener’s list when colder weather sets in. Taking the time to look after your hosepipe by storing it away will help keep it in good condition, ready for the spring. We’re reminding everyone to protect their home’s plumbing too and preparing outside taps and pipework for the winter makes a great start. If you