Herald - Issue 421

31st March 2022 • The HERALD • Page 51 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v RYAN FENCING Quality Fencing & Gates 07769 706516 • 023 8084 1203 www.ryan-fencing.co.uk • Find us on Facebook 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 Spring 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. | DOWN THE GARDEN PATH | Telephone Richard 023 8084 9637 | Grass Cutting | Edges Trimmed | Hedge Trimming | PRESSURE WASHING OF DECKS, PATIOS & DRIVES | FENCE & SHEDS PAINTED QuickSmart Garden Services Professional & Reliable Simple Garden Landscaping for Spring by Crown Garden & Landscapes All of a sudden that drab area is a smart and stylish space to have a cup of co ee on a mild spring morning. Simple garden landscaping isn’t all about plants. Got a great idea for some simple garden landscaping? We’re here to help you bring it to life. Give us a call on: 07879 552227 or email: info@ crowngardensandlandscapes.co.uk With spring well and truly here, bulbs blooming and the Easter holidays quickly approaching we know that so many of you will be turning your attention to your gardens again. Spring is such a good time to refresh your garden a er the winter – it’s ideal for bulb planting, seed sowing and landscaping. So why not give some of these a try this spring and see how much of a di erence it makes to your garden? Get your patio in shape Winter is a tough time for your patio. It o en looks grubby and moss-covered by the time spring comes round but getting your patio in shape can be a quick, and simple, garden landscaping win this spring. Giving what you’ve already got a good power wash might be all you need to make your garden look smart this spring. But, if you’re looking to really make a statement then how about replacing your tired patio with some porcelain tiles? Porcelain tiles give your patio a sleek, stylish look (we can even match them to your indoor tiles for a seamless indoor/outdoor e ect) and they’re much more resistant to moss, mildew and cracking than natural stone. Which means less maintenance for you. ey’re also cheaper than natural stone which has gone up in price recently. So if you want to smarten up your outdoor space, then it could be time to give porcelain tiles a go. Tackle that turf e Easter holidays are the ideal time for getting to grips with your grass and helping your lawn to make a lush comeback during the summer. Grass seed likes the milder spring weather, so if you want to deal with any patches in your lawn then now really is the best time. But if your lawn has seen better days, then re-tur ng is the most e ective way to get your garden back to looking its best. Your garden will instantly look brighter and smarter, the ground will be levelled out removing any uneven parts and you won’t have to do much to maintain it either. It’s a simple garden landscaping job that has a lot of impact. Freshen up your fencing We’re pretty sure that a lot of you have been propping up broken fence panels since storm Eunice. But before you go replacing those fence panels like-for- like, have you thought about using your fencing as an opportunity to change how your garden looks? Cedar fencing has boomed in popularity recently – and with good reason. It’s smart and stylish, and brings a contemporary look to your garden. But it’s pricey. Cedar-e ect fencing is such a simple garden landscaping job but it can be used in so many ways. You can create an intimate seating area, closed o from the rest of the garden. You can replace all of your border fences with it and create a chic, contemporary look. You can even use it above brick walls to create extra height and mix the old with the new. Fix those dead zones Most people have dead zones in their gardens. at spot where nothing grows no matter how hard you try? Yes, that’s what we’re talking about. It sounds crazy but it’s time to just give up. If you’ve tried everything and nothing’s worked then let’s reconsider what you do with it. Why not create a small space for a café table set? ‘Spring-ing’ your garden back to life! Bartley Horticultural Society’s next meeting will take place on Thursday 21st April from 7.30pm at Copythorne Parish Hall, for a Practical Evening - Container Planting. New members and visitors are always welcome. Visitors Fee apply. For more information you can write to them at: Mavis Cottage, Pollards Moor Road, Copythorne, SO40 2NZ or call: 07789 352505. CONTAINER PLANTING