Herald - Issue 420

v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v 10th March 2022 • The HERALD • Page 45 RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Spring is the start of new beginnings. And for many of us, those new beginnings take the shape of some home or garden improvements. Searches in Google for “gardening” peak in March and April every year and during the last two years, Britons have spent an eye watering £26 billion on their gardens. Add to that the imminent arrival of Mother’s Day in the UK and it’s the perfect time to think about some great gardening gi s that your mum will love. And, as we’re all becoming much more aware of the impact we’re having on the environment, we want to help you nd some great gi s that won’t harm the garden. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best sustainable gardening gi s for Mother’s Day. Sustainable gardening gloves Treat your mum to a pair of sustainable gardening gloves and you’ll be helping her and the planet. A lot of gardening gloves contain plastic which can hide some chemicals that you’d probably prefer to keep away from your mum’s skin. When it comes to the disposal of plastic-based gardening gloves, there’s also a higher environmental impact. Choosing gloves made from natural bres is a much more environmentally friendly and they’ll be kinder to skin too. Plant pots and planters Plastic plant pots are cheap and readily available but they can also be incredibly harmful for the environment. Taking around 400 years to decompose, plastic plant pots are a lingering problem for gardens – and there are around 500 million of them in circulation. Companies like Husk are trying to change that. Based in West Sussex, they have a range of planters and pots created from natural materials like co ee husks, bamboo powder and straw. What’s even better is that at the end of the pot’s life, you simply crush it and bury it in the ground. From simple dish planters and hanging pots to bright, mu n-tin inspired planters – they make the perfect sustainable gardening gi for Mother’s Day. Homes for wildlife Seeing small birds, bees, butter ies and even bats in your garden can be incredibly exciting and is a fantastic way to encourage more activity. Bird feeders, bee bricks and cells, bat blocks and bird houses are all available to buy and wildlife innovators Green & Blue are committed to using recycled or natural materials wherever possible. Seed bombs Seed bombs are fun whatever your age. ey add a spot of wild beauty to gardens and have the added bonus of attracting much-needed, and o en endangered, wildlife into your garden. Kabloom has seed bombs with some serious personalities that are bound to bring a smile to your mum’s face. is grenade-shaped seed bomb is great fun and lled with seeds that will attract bees into the garden. ey also have seed-bomb gi boxes for birds, bees and butter ies. You don’t need a large space for seed bombs – you can grow them in planters, tubs and pots so they will look great even on a balcony or patio area. If you want to put a little more love into it, you can have a go at making your own for Mother’s Day. Treat your mum and the planet this Mother’s Day. Need some advice? We’re always here – call us on: 07879 552227 or email: info@crowngardensand landscapes.co.uk Sustainable Gardening Gifts for Mother’s Day by Crown Gardens and Landscapes Go green this Mother’s Day with an environmentally thoughtful gift HAVEN DONATION Alex Wade, Councillor for Hythe West and Longdown and Mark Clark, Councillor for Furzedown and Hardley, recently donated £100 each to the Healthy Haven Garden. e volunteers bought eight sleepers and xing bolts and screws. Kim, Helen and Christine dug out the soil for the new sleepers. On Saturday 5th February on a sunny morning Sophie, Julia, Christine, Terry and Mark set to putting the sleepers in to prevent a bank of soil coming over the path. Some timbers had to be squared o and cut to size. Mark who is very experienced in this did a lot of the heavy work and Terry the cutting. It was very satisfying to see the work completed and a big thank you to all involved. Left to right: Terry, Mark and Julia 07879 552227 www.crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk info@crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk A family run business with over 20 years experience. Our teams of professional, friendly and reliable Gardeners and Landscapers are passionate about gardening and landscaping to very high standards of presentation and quality workmanship. Garden Maintenance Leaf Clearance Winter Tidy Up Hedges Borders Weeds Pressure Washing Landscaping Design Patios Artificial Lawns Decking Fencing Garden Repairs Your specialist Landscape and Garden Maintenance service, based in Hythe. Here to support the design, creation and maintenance of your perfect and personal outdoor space.