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New Slabs

2009-08-05T09:44:00.004+01:00

This is a close up picture of Heritage Slabs in position.

2007-09-16T10:39:00.000+01:00

Hi Here is our latest Landscape project update.

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2007-09-16T10:34:00.000+01:00

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Decorative Chips in Garden Design

2007-06-29T12:24:00.000+01:00

We at www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk in this Post are trying to show some of our large range of Decorative aggregates in Landscaping Situations a sort of try before you buy thing so have a look and if you see anything you like come and see us at http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/index.asp?function=DISPLAYCAT&catid=10
where you can buy these Products

Water feature Kits

Water Feature Kits

Indian Sandstone Circle and Skye Marble

Grampian Marble and Scottish Cobbles

Water Feature Kits Monolith

Solid Oak Bar Set Fantastic Quality

2006-12-28T18:57:00.000Z

Solid Oak Bar Set Fantastic Quality just LOOK at the
Thickness of this Oak Table you Will not find a Better Quality Set than this Price Only £899 Offer ends Jan First

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width ( incl. back ) 60 cm
height 100 - 110 cm
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Each part is made of solid oak / ash piece and is different from other items of similar design.

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We have many more bargins coming in for the new 2007 season so keep looking back at www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk

Solar becomes SEXY!!

2006-12-23T22:40:00.000Z

Solar Becomes Sexy

New Solar technology is bringing the world of solar Garden lighting into the 21 Century with a bang. Solar panel systems have always been criticized as bulky and unattractive. New solar technology is beginning to make such criticisms a thing of the past.
Solar Advancement
While everyone agrees solar energy is a clean, cost-effective energy source, there has always been one problem. The solar panel systems tended to be large and rather bulky. Frankly, they did not add to the beauty of a Garden.
Smart Solar one of the top companies in the Solar lighting industry are coming out in Feb 2007 with there new ranges of Solar Lighting that will make Old solar lighting look very dated indeed.
Not only are These new Panels and batteries extending the life of the light achieved from them but also the quality of the light is much brighter.
Lets look at what we have in the market at the moment Solar Spike lights most are dated and dull if you see what I mean Solar Globes and Solar Lamp Posts all Ok but not very original.
Smart Solar are bringing out a new range of Solar Lighting that will not only surprise you but make you smile at the same time for instance for the children they will have Lady Bird Lights, Mushroom Lights, Star lighting that will turn Shrubs and Bushes into wonder us places at night they have also helped those of us that are banished to the Garden shed with Solar Shed lighting and security lighting all you have to do is screw the lights to the shed and let them charge for a few hours and you have a new security system in your Garden.
In fact the Range of new products goes on an on it is properly best to have a look at these great new lights at http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/ who will be carrying there full range when they come out in Feb.

Shed
Lighting

XERISCAPING

2006-06-08T20:27:00.000+01:00

XERISCAPING
"xeri" is from the Greek word "xeros" meaning dry
"scape" means scene or view

Xeriscaping can be referred to as a garden design with very low water requirements. It can involve the use of drought tolerant plants such as cacti, or it might be using ornamental gravel or synthetic turf in place of a traditional home lawn. With water resources becoming more precious in the 21st Century, gardeners are likely to take a much closer look at some level of Xeriscaping in their future garden plans. Some even say the modern approach to South of England landscaping is Xeriscaping!
Advantages of xeriscaping:
Saves time and money
Conserves water resources
Pest and disease problems are minimal
Low maintenance
Low fertilization requirements
Preserves landfill space.

principles of Xeriscaping:
a.Planning and Design - Plan water-wise landscaping using drought tolerant varieties.
b. Smart Turf - Limit the use of turfgrasses with high water demands. Consider planting drought tolerant varieties of grass where needed.
c. Soil Improvements - Add organic matter to improve the water holding capacity of your soil.
Mulching - Mulches mimimize evaporation and help cool the soil.
d. Efficient Irrigation - Drip irrigation can greatly reduce water waste. Water is applied slowly and exactly where it's needed. Installation of these systems is cost effective when compared to e.rising water costs.
f. Maintenance - Keep irrigation systems in good repair and properly adjusted.
Find Watering products at www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk

Plant Choices for Around The Pool

2006-06-06T20:39:00.000+01:00

SWIMMING POOLS
With proper maintenance and safety, a swimming pool can create an enjoyable hub for family activities during the summer months, and year round in the warmer climes. The swimming pool season in the northeastern United States usually extends from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Landscaping around swimming pools should focus on plants that are attractive during the swimming season without causing problems. Potential problems can include bees and deciduous trees that shed their fall foliage into the pool. In woodland settings it's best to maintain a cleared buffer area around the pool to prevent problems with leaves. This may require occasional tree trimming to move an encroaching woods line back from the pool.

PLANT CHOICES FOR AROUND THE POOL
Blue Pacific Juniper makes a nice spreading blue-green ground cover
Colorado Blue Spruce provides height and color without deciduous leaf drop. Needle shed may become a problem in later years, so plant back from the pool surround.
Ornamental grasses help create a casual relaxed feel around the pool area. Cutback in November (in the northeast) to prevent the dead grass blades from blowing around and making a mess.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce is a well behaved evergreen that doesn't require any trimming.
Gold Thread Cypress is an attractive plant foradding some color. Allow it room to grow.
Mugho Pine is a good selection. Shape this evergreen shrub in June when the new growth "candles" are still tender.
Gold Junipers grow fast and add color. Allow room to grow and control size with regular trimming.
Blue Star Junipers are well behaved and stay compact. Most Junipers do best in full sun.

CAUTION: When using fertilizer around a swimming pool, make sure not to get any in the water. Nitrogen in particular can cause serious problems. Also be extremely careful with the use of herbicides around pools since many products can potentially wash or leach into the water. Always read and follow label directions.

Planning Landscape Lighting

2006-06-04T15:35:00.000+01:00

Landscape lighting can enhance a landscape with dramatic lighting techniques which contrast light and shadow, or be more subtle with wide washes of outdoor illumination. In addition to the aesthetics of landscaping lighting, well placed lighting fixtures improve visibility for home security and safety. Various styles and forms of landscape lighting include uplighting, accent lighting, silhouette lighting, directional lighting, path lighting, and security lighting. Outdoor lighting options include both low voltage lighting and 120-volt landscape lighting systems.

PLANNING LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

SKETCH - Draw a birds-eye view of your property to use for layout purposes, including the house footprint, walks, driveways, and major landscape features. Include utility lines, sprinkler lines and other buried items. OVERVIEW - Make a list of the various areas in your yard that require or would qualify for outdoor lighting. DON'T OVERDUE IT - Too many lights look busy and don't allow for the proper mix of contrasting light and dark. FINAL PLAN - Sketch fixture locations and where wires will run. Remember it's difficult to go under walks and driveways, and exposed wires are a last resort. TESTING - If possible, temporarily hook-up the landscape lighting system on top of the ground and see how it looks after dark. Make necessary adjustments before final installation. FINAL INSTALLATION - Once you are happy with the final layout, install the wires and lights. Check local ordinances for requirements and follow local codes. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS - It's important to know where lighting wires are buried for future activities, such as planting and digging. Consider protecting wires inside conduit, especially where they are close to the surface or the edge of a bed.

Shadow Lighting - Place the lighting fixture so it shines on an object or tree, creating a shadow on a wall. Uplighting - Use a spotlight to illuminate an attractive tree or plant in your landscape. Accent Lighting - Highlight an architectural detail, statue or garden sculpture. Silhouette Lighting - Light the wall behind an unusually shaped tree to create a silhouette effect.
Solar Lighting this should be considered if getting power to the area you are wanting light to is to expencive such as areas right at the bottom of a rocky garden.
Downlighting or Moonlighting - A spotlight hidden high in a tree creates an interesting moonlight effect. Path Lighting - Light the way to your front door for guest's safety and convenience. Area Lighting - Show off large areas of flowers and ornamental plantings. Security Lighting - Well-lit outdoor areas can discourage burglars. Consider using photocells or motion detectors to activate these lights. Stair Lighting - Add embedded or external stair fixtures to reduce the hazard of dark steps. Wall Lighting - Illuminate an interesting wall... coarse textured walls can be 'grazed' with light. Column Lighting - Narrow spotlights can be used to define columns or pillars, creating an interesting effect.
For all your Garden Lighting visit www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk

New Ideas From Everything for the Garden

2006-05-30T18:54:00.000+01:00

Hi exiting new from www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk were are in the process of setting up a new section to our site where you will be able to buy quality Trees and Shrubs for your garden planting projects at better prices than you will have to pay from Garden Centers these Plants will also be Delivered to your Door we cant do much more except maybe come and Plant them for you.
We are also setting up a Hard landscaping section where you will be able to purchace all your hard landscaping product from Scottish Cobbles, Monoliths,Granite Water Features, Rockery Stones the list goes on and on you will soon be able to Do eveything you want to your Garden from the tips of your Fingers and the ease of your home at www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk
See You Soon.

2006-05-26T09:47:00.000+01:00

LED OUTDOOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are a relatively old technology (1960s) that has advanced from use in numeric displays and indicator lights to a range of new and potential new applications, including exit signs, accent lights, task lights, traffic lights, signage,cove lighting, wall sconces, outdoor lighting and decorative lighting.
LEDs offer benefits such as small size, long lamp life, low heat output, energy savings and durability. They also allow extraordinary design flexibility in color changing, dimming and distribution by combining these small units into desired shapes, colors, sizes and lumen packages. Currently, relatively low overall light output, poor color rendering and questions about advertised service life may indicate that LEDs, while very useful in many applications, are not yet ready for “prime time” in some architectural pplications. Notably promising current applications include retail display, colored lighting, tight spaces, areas that require low light levels, exterior lighting and applications where the integration of light sources and architectural elements is critical.
LEDs currently dominate the exit sign market and many cities have adopted them as a replacement for incandescent lamps in traffic signals. In the architectural market, the development of a visible LED has awakened lighting designers to new possibilities with this light source.
CharacteristicsLEDs are solid state semiconductor devices. LED illumination is achieved when a semiconductor crystal is excited so that it directly produces visible light in a desired wavelength range (color). LED units are small, typically 3~5mm. And several shapes of LED are available now in the market.
ColorThe color composition of the light being emitted by the LED is based on the chemical composition of the material being excited. LEDs are available that can produce colors including white, deep blue, blue, green, yellow, amber, orange, red, bright red and deep red
EfficacyLEDs are low-voltage(2V~3.2V), low-current(20mA) devices and efficient light sources. For red, amber, yellow, green and blue LEDs, new materials have been developed that are more efficient than traditional materials, producing efficacies (lumens per watt) greater than incandescent lamps and rivaling fluorescent lamps. Besides, LED have low heat emitting. which is about half as efficient as an equivalent tungsten-filament lamp.
Long lifetime and durableUnder proper situation, such satisfied voltage, current as well environment. the lifetime of LED is up to 100,000 hours. LED are made from non-toxic material, which can be recycled and hardly to. be Damaged, unlike the traditional lamp made of glass.
No UV Emissions/Little InfraredLEDs produce no UV radiation and little heat, making them ideal for illuminating objects, such as works of art, that are sensitive to UV light .
Other BenefitsThe other benefits of LEDs include: Environmental protection, Unbreakable light body, Charming color, various size and shape as well versatile application. With more and more competitive price as well wider application of LEDs, we are convinced that LED will be an idea and important light source in the 21th century. And we are also very glad to introduce our products, such as LED Softlight, LED Light String, LED Neon Tube, LED Lawn Light....etc. many series items, to all over the world.
Find Led Lighting At www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk

2006-05-15T16:22:00.000+01:00

Tapping the limitless solar energy is a simple, economical and a profitable way to save depleting natural resources. Solar energy, a relatively new multifaceted concept in energy harnessing, provides us with low cost alternative to traditional lighting systems. The energy of the sun is stored by solar panels or generators by charging long life batteries and discharge of this electricity is stopped by sophisticated proprietary charge regulators when batteries are fully charged. This enables the solar outdoor lighting to work even on cloudy or rainy days.
Solar outdoor lightings have progressed from earlier models using incandescent bulbs burning out faster without producing enough light to the present models with LED or light-emitting diode light bulbs and nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries. These use less electricity and last longer. Another reason for growing popularity of solar outdoor lighting is that it is cost efficient and maintenance free unlike traditional electricity system. The solar panel backed by warranty and personalized power plant energized by sun is not dependant on generating stations, substations, switches, transformers or transmission lines. Secondly solar outdoor lightings are self programmed and if one fails the other light is not affected. A one time installation cost as opposed to running costs towards cables, trenching, metering equipment, construction and electric bills tilts the verdict in favor of solar lights.
An effective and working solar outdoor lighting system has an impact on charging of battery and night time use. This is possible with correct placement of solar lighting as a cluttered space with too many trees or obstacles would limit the recharge of batteries. As result the operation time is reduce to nearly 50%. The remaining percentage of usage time may be jeopardized with limited or no availability of replacement bulbs and batteries. One can have perfect setting and fixtures but if there is limited provision of service and replacements the solar outdoor lighting will loose its practicability.
For that touch of exclusivity solar outdoor lights of varying sizes and shapes can double as garden accentuations. Place them in shrubs, trees or as pole lamps to brighten up driveways, decks, lawns of residences and commercial establishments
For quality Solar Garden Light visit http://solarlighting.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/gardensolarlighting.php
You will find many top product at great prices

2006-05-13T18:33:00.000+01:00

Everything for the Garden now supplies Smart Solar Products

Smart Solar was established to develop products powered by renewable energy for the home and garden. Solar powered products do not diminish our planets precious energy resources yet provide incalculable pleasure to people around the world.Since its formation, Oxford based Smart Solar has sold its products around the world in markets including Europe, the United States, Japan and Australia.Smart Solar constantly seeks new, innovative and practical ways to utilise solar technology and develops products designed to enhance people’s way of living. Our products are designed to appeal to the broadest possible range of consumers and to help bring renewable energy into everyday use around the world. The applications of solar power are numerous; everything from pond pumps toventilation systems, lighting to mobile phone chargers, all utilise the world’s only free renewable energy source – sunlight.

The smart solar advantage Smart Solar offers a broad range of solar products, in traditional, classic and contemporary designs, utilising natural materials such as terracotta, ceramic, copper, stainless steel and tin sourced from around the world. We constantly strive to advance and optimise product performance and our proprietary solar pump technology offers the most reliable and consistent pumpperformance available today. Combined with our policy of continuous product development this means Smart Solar leads the market in solar product innovation. Smart Solar has unparalleled experience in solar consumer products with a staff thatcollectively have over 40 years experience of working with solar power. We design, manufacture and deliver products direct to retailers worldwide so we can offer a seamless, cost effective supply chain unmatched by other suppliers, includingtailored direct import and FOB programmes.

To get your Solar products go to http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/gardenlighting.php

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2006-05-02T13:35:00.000+01:00

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Outdoor Furniture for your Cottage Garden

2006-04-24T11:24:00.000+01:00

A blooming cottage garden is a show stopping garden. It has a natural whimsical feel and it picks the interest of all its visitors with the desire to identify the different intricately placed plants. The cottage garden is a collection of bountiful blooms that give an ever-changing feel over the growing seasons. Although the most of the cottage themed garden is away from the street, there some hints in the front yard of the back yard treasure.
A cottage garden is one of the easiest gardens to maintain as it has a natural feel. There is however a fine line between a well kept cottage garden and a garden jungle. Maintenance of your cottage garden includes regularly inspecting the garden and pulling volunteer tree seedling. Keep the plants that spread at an invasive rate under check. Every time you walk your garden, carry pruning shears to keep your plants dead headed to encourage blooming. Once the perennials are spent and done with their blooming cut them back when they are no longer attractive.
One of the best ways to enjoy your garden is by sitting on outdoor patio furniture in your backyard. Invest in nice outdoor patio furniture. Shopping for outdoor patio furniture can be a challenge as well because of the wide variety to choose from. Outdoor patio furniture can be made from aluminum, which is lightweight and allows you to move your furniture around as needed. The type of outdoor patio furniture comes with fabric padding in all different colors and designs.
Some outdoor patio furniture is made from aluminum mesh; this resembles wrought iron but doesn't need the same maintenance that the iron needs. There is also patio furniture made of cast aluminum. This is heavier than regular outdoor patio furniture. It is however very ornate and beautiful and is available in many colors and styles. PVC has also been used to make great outdoor patio furniture. PVC makes for simple, durable and affordable patio furniture. Rattan has the more traditional look of patio furniture. High quality rattan is very durable. Other types are resin, steel; which can last a life time, teak, wicker and wrought iron. With such a variety, you won't have any trouble finding a style and design to match your needs.
Wood benches in your cottage garden blend in well. You can use them for sitting while admiring your handy work, allowing you to sit in your backyard and take in the smells and sights of your labor. There are also wooden benches that seat two. These benches are perfect for a quiet chat in the backyard with a friend.
There are many types and styles of wood benches to choose from. You choice of bench will be determined by its function. Garden wood benches are made out of many different types of wood. They can be made out of oak, pine or chestnut. Whatever wood the benches are made of, they need to be sturdy and resilient as well as being able to survive the elements. Garden wood benches are also found in many styles, the standard backless bench, the planted bench, a love seat style bench, a Nantucket bench, Adirondack bench and the bench that wraps around a back yard tree. Whichever you choose, it will blend well in your cottage garden.

How to Build a Golf Green

2006-04-15T21:31:00.000+01:00

Hi this Blog today will be devoted to showing you an interesting design and build project from our sub division Greencare Sports Ltd.
We will show our latest project from start to finish.
Firstly we were given the task to make a Practice facility beside the first Tee at Ralston GC in Paisley Scotland.
As you can see in picture 1. We had marked out the rough shape and have started to dig shallow drains 100mm below the surface , as this is a push up Green you do not need to go down deeper.

In pic 2 we can see the covering of the area with gravel there are 2 different sized layers of this material to stop the movement of material through them to the drains.

Pic 1.

Pic 3.

Pic 2.

In Pic 3 we show the new rootzone material being put down this is made up with 80% and %20% soil
it is laid in 2 layers of 150mm and each layer is packed down.

Pic 4

In pic 4 we are putting in the bankings around the green prior to the leveling of the green

Pic 5

In pic 5 we are starting to shape the practice bunkers into the new bankings we have made.

Pic 6

In pic 6 and 7 we are starting to level the greens with a bar level attached to the tractor this does the rough stuff after this we come in with
old

Pic 7.

In our next Post will show the final pictures showing the New turf installed

New Summer Lines

2006-04-07T08:47:00.000+01:00

Hi it is almost summer and now is the time to get out all the garden furniture from the back of the shed or garage dust it down and check it, out some of you will find that it needs replaced dur to old age or maybe it is cracked due to being to dry in the garage.
Well here at Everything for the Garden we have a few new lines coming in that are worth a look here are some below.

Also check out the Party fridge this is a must for those of us that like to entertain outside and have little room in our fridge to keep our wine and beeers cool, it just makes the evening go that little bit BETTER ?.
So get along to www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk and check out the great prices we have also in the next few weeks we will be showing you how we make a Golf Green with pictures taken from our Greencare Sports Division so do not miss this as it is very interesting.

Decorating With Furniture In The Outdoor Garden

2006-03-26T15:48:00.000+01:00

Whether you have a beautiful yard and garden or you have visions of one in the future, one of your biggest considerations is going to be garden furniture. There are many types to choose from of course, and youll need to consider a few things before you choose your own final pieces.

How will you use your garden furniture? Do you plan to do a lot of entertaining? Will kids use the furniture often? Will it be placed in sun or shade? Will it simply be used in a small nook or get away spot? Is there a specific decorating look, theme, or style youd like to have? These questions - and their answers - will help you choose the right furniture for your garden.

Below are some of the most popular materials used for garden furniture, and how they fit into the above scenarios mentioned:

Wrought Iron Furniture: Durable and long lasting, wrought iron is elegant and sturdy. With the right cushions, it can be as comfortable as the living room sofa. Its durable enough to last for generations too, so your investment will be returned many times over. It can get very hot in the sun though, so if you plan to put your garden furniture in an area that has no shade, you may want to pass on wrought iron options. If you choose wrought iron garden furniture though, be sure to clean it regularly to keep it from rusting. Put a new coat of paint or clear finish on it every few years to either change the look or simply keep it looking new. Of course if your decorating goal is to eventually have a weathered look in your outdoor garden, skip the paint and finishing. Wrought iron will age gracefully and provide an elegant charm over time.

Wicker Furniture: Wicker is quite popular because it creates a relaxed but refined feel, its light and easy to move, and its easy to care for. You might not want to choose wicker outdoor furniture if you have young children though, because its easier to break and wear with rough usage.

Wood Furniture: Natural and rustic-looking, wood furniture is a long-time favorite. Styles vary from solid, heavy wood to sticks and limbs placed together artistically. The more solid the wood of course, the more durable and long lasting the furniture will be. Youll need to treat it regularly with wood oil and touch it up every few years with sealant or finish.

No matter what type of furniture you decide to decorate your garden with, it must be able to handle your particular outdoor weather environment and seasons. You might not want to move heavy furniture indoors during the rainy season for instance, so you should consider that before making your choices. Whatever furniture you choose though, be sure to follow proper care and maintenance instructions and youll have a beautiful outdoor garden space for years to come.

New Additions

2006-03-17T13:34:00.000Z

Clan Clocks hand made from £79.99

We have a few new additions to www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk this week for instance we are continuing to add to our Arts and Crafts section with Lesely McCormack a very talented Artist from Scotland her works are in Silk Painting lead painting to make Mirrors and clocks below are a few of her new works

Island Of Arran

Candles

Celtic Sun Catcher £29.99

There will be many more additions to our collection coming in the next few weeks so keep watching also if you would like to commision a piece please E Mail Charles at everythingforthegarden@fsmail.net with details

Buy for Now.

New Arts and Crafts section comes to Everything for the Garden

2006-03-06T19:40:00.000Z

Hi exiting news Everything for the Garden is starting a Arts and Craft category this will include by Top artists including Mike Janes you will be able to commission some sculptures like the ones below

Garden Sculpture/Water Feature
from
the Mike Janes Contemporary Collection

29.5" x 12" x 6" approx
Price Â£299

Each one of Mikes works will be made for the customer if you wish a Sculpture then you will have to wait 14 days approx

Garden Sculpture from
the Mike Janes
Contemporary Collection
Price Â£350

As you can see these Sculpture would enhance any garden and make for great talking points at Partys and Barbecues
To see the full range keep watching the www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk web site or if you cannot wait send me an E Mail with any one of these three you like and i will get him to start work on yours
E Mail everythingforthegarden@fsmail.net
There will also be many more works by different Artists so sign up for our blog by sending us an e mail.

Garden Sculpture
from
the Mike Janes Contemporary Collection
New work by established contemporary artist/sculptor Mike Janes BA hons.
ILLIUM

Price £599

Gardening Tools- an Overview

2006-03-03T11:08:00.000Z

Most people know very well about the rules and regulations to keep your plants to grow healthy in your garden. For getting sustainable growth from your garden plants, they do require good soil quality, sun light and sufficient water. Although these items have been gifted by nature, gardening tools are necessary to upkeep your garden. Good gardening tools will assist you in taking care of your plants as well as cultivating good growing conditions, thus having a positive effect on your plant's health.
Defective gardening tools can be detrimental to your garden and to you. Defective gardening tools can cause injury to your plants or injury to yourself. Gardeners should find the best quality garden tool that they can afford. Once you have labeled your garden tool as "the best", it implies that the tool provides quality work for which it was designed for and with the least labor possible.
Below is a list of some common garden tools and their uses.
Lawnmowers Luxus Push Reel Mower rated as best by the gardening aficionados provides large top cover that protects overhanging flowers and shrubs. Another special gardening tool called American Lawn Mower Deluxe has also been accredited as best, which will be helpful to operate on elbow grease alone and causing no pollution. However, this is not conducive for too tall grasses.
Garden Shredders In general, all garden shredders have a high watt motor and come with silent crushing system. This kind of gardening tool accelerates your shredding activity. Gardening shredders with an electric shredder are easy to assemble and aids in tree pruning with maximum of 40 mm. The garden shredder also aids in shredding debris from punning your hedges. This gardening tool is considered the best among all the garden shredders since it is available with a plunger for increased portability and built-in wheels.
Cultivators These modern gardening tools are available with patented tines to help in cutting the hard compacted soil smoothly. Cultivators are available with a free border edger. It is perfect to use in cleaning the moss, aerating and in thatching. This garden tool helps extensively in preparing vegetable plots, flowerbeds, etc.
Leaf sweeper These gardening tools are extensively used for smaller lawns. It is having an infinite height adjustment with 200-liter collector.
Edge Trimmer The gardening equipment reviewers have also accredited this gardening tool as important equipment. This aids in trimming the hedges and aids in plant pruning.
Spading fork This is a wonderful gardening tool used for aerating and transplanting. By using this gardening tool, it is possible to perform splitting grasses and perennials. In addition, this garden tool can be used as a manure fork, mulch fork, and sorting hay.
Mattock Mattock is an important gardening tool for breaking up the clay soils and working around established trees with the roots. There is no need to have a pick and a hoe, if you have a mattock.
Before you leave the garden center, it is highly advisable to have a look at this checklist of gardening tools and confirm if you have all the gardening tools you need to make your garden picture perfect.
For more information about garden tools, visit http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/gardentools.php

How to choose your garden furniture and make it last by Angus Charlton

2006-02-12T10:57:00.000Z

Garden furniture is now a fashion item as the patio and garden increasingly become an additional functional space to the home.
Before you buy any garden furniture it is strongly recommended that you do some research. Doing so will greatly increase your chances of buying garden furniture that is right for you and will last you a long time. Following are some important tips you need to consider before you buy.
Firstly decide whether you want stackable or foldaway furniture that will be put away in the shed or garage in winter or if you want permanent solid garden furniture that remains in situ all year round. If you want your garden furniture to be a permanent part of your garden for esthetic reasons then it is recommended that you go for heavy furniture made from hardwood, aluminum or wrought iron with rust proofing. It is well worth spending the money on the heavier more durable materials as this will be much more cost effective in the long run.
Choosing the right type of material and construction is paramount. Decide what kind of material for your garden furniture would best compliment your patio or garden. Select a material that will stay in balance with your garden.
Wood is the best all round as it is lightweight, esthetically pleasing and comfortable but requires some maintenance. Choose a tropical hardwood which is high in natural oil content like teak, iroko or courbaril. These woods are weather resistant and can be left outside throughout the year.
Make sure that mortice and tenon joints are used for your teak garden furniture and not bolts which corrode. If any metal fittings are used in the construction make sure they are made from brass, stainless steel or aluminum which are corrosion resistant. Make sure the construction is only premium grade teak for our garden furniture, so any knots, cracks and other defects are eliminated before the timber is used to build the furniture. Additionally, Make sure your teak garden furniture is kiln dried to optimise moisture content and ensure shape is maintained and cracks are eliminated.
Teak garden furniture that is assembled using epoxy based glues tend to have the best performance and durability of all the types of joints as the epoxy resin used will not be affected by rain or frost.
If your teak garden furniture becomes dirty it is easy to clean with warm soapy water and a scrubbing brush which will enable you to restore the beautiful silver grey weathered look. If required a pressure hose can be used at 60-80 bar [900-1200psi] at a distance of no less than 30cm.
Once your teak garden furniture has weathered the colour will be enhanced by an annual scrub.
A small amount of bleach added to the water will suppress any algae growth.
Any stains and grease spots can be immediately removed by washing down using a light detergent then rinsing off with clean water as soon as they occur .However, this is not essential as nature will take its course over time.
In dry weather small cracks will appear in the end of the grain timbers. This is natural and no action needs to be taken as when the moisture in the atmosphere increases the timber will return to its original condition.
It is not necessary to use teak oil or varnish as these will not extend the life of your garden furniture and are purely cosmetic. However if you wish to preserve the as new appearance of your teak garden furniture the application of teak oil when the furniture is new will give a more lustre finish than leaving untouched. Please ensure you follow the manufacturer's instructions as usually this is a three stage process. Make sure the timber is completely dry when you apply the teak oil, otherwise the furniture will blacken.
Wrought iron garden furniture generally looks the best as it is usually hand crafted to give a unique look. The disadvantages of wrought iron furniture is that it is not as comfortable as wood and heavier to move around. Additionally, iron rusts so wrought iron garden furniture has to be especially coated to prevent it from rusting so make sure the supplier gives you at least a one year warranty against rust.
Finally, if you can, it is recommended that you invest in a cover for your garden furniture. Covers now come in all shapes and sizes and are well worth the money as they add years to the life of your garden furniture. Simply place the cover on your garden furniture every evening or when it rains, you will see the benefits in the long term.

Every thing for the Garden now has Tensen Quality Furniture

2006-02-08T12:05:00.000Z

Hi this is just a short update to let our Customers know that they can now purchase Tensen quality garden furniture from the Main www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk web site.
Tensen furniture are well regarded for there Beautifully Crafted furniture and if you are in the market for some Fantastic Furniture then come and visit you will find the sets ect under Garden furniture Sets.

Wooden Garden Furniture can be the ideal solution to various seating problems in your garden. You can add new seating areas to your garden by perhaps turning a path into a destination for a sit down or consider adding a few pieces of wooden garden furniture to less frequented corners of the garden.
Your garden may be a coastal beach or you have a garden naturalistic wooded landscape, you can easily find some pieces that add the perfect touch to your garden, since wooden garden furniture can suit just about any style.
For example, rustic wooden furniture can add just the right touch to your woodland garden. It is possible to get benches, tables, and seats that are often made entirely from who tree trunks that still have bark on them. Other pieces are a combination of pinewood and tree branches. This style of wooden garden furniture has a natural handcrafted look that makes them an excellent addition to any garden.
A classic combination for coastal gardens is an Adirondack chairs with a matching side table and footstool. These chairs are ideal for a decking area or patio, particularly when they are painted in bright primary colours. They are very comfortable to sit in and the wide arms of the chairs are ideal for holding a glass of something.
A traditional cottage garden makes the ideal setting for the equally traditional wooden bench. Also, a wooden sun lounger will also suit a cottage garden with the classical look. You could than add a wooden table and a few chairs to your patio so that you and your guests can enjoy dinner outdoors. However, make sure you have a parasol for the unpredictable British summers whether to protect from the sun or the rain.
A particularly versatile piece of wooden garden furniture is the wooden picnic table. This can be used in a number of gardens or situations such as a landscaped garden or children's play area. Remember to add children's wooden furniture, such as table and chairs to the garden so that your children can enjoy the surroundings.
Once you have purchased your wooden furniture you should make sure that you maintain it correctly by applying a protective finish. This will keep it from deteriorating from sun and rain exposure. There are several good alternatives here such as exterior wood stain, acrylic latex paint or water repellent preservative are all good choices.
Given good care and attention your wooden garden furniture will give you a great deal of pleasure for many years.

Developing a Landscape Plan

2006-01-03T10:50:00.000Z

Developing a Landscape Plan

To develop an attractive and useful home landscape, use a step-by-step approach. Put ideas and notes on paper along with rough sketches from which a more final and exact plan can be derived.
Steps to successful landscaping
Develop a list of existing and desired outdoor features.
Draw a base plan.
Outline major landscape areas.
Locate desired features in proper landscape areas.
Develop the final landscape plan.
Outdoor features
A list of outdoor features may include some of the following: patio, children's play area, cut flower garden, sports area, vegetable garden, tool shed, storage shed, etc. Try to list as many features as your family desires and space permits, even though all may not be included immediately. As time goes by, interests may change and new features may be added or old ones removed. Develop your list for the present and near future. Note on the list which features are adequate and how any existing features might be improved.
Principles for home landscaping
Drives and walks should be straight unless there is a good reason for having curves. When possible, situate the drive and walk together to avoid breaking up the front lawn area.
Use trees to frame the house and provide background. Don't block the front view of the house with them.
Locate play and utility areas where they don't detract from the home.
Don't overplant. Know the ultimate sizes of plants and allow for growth.
Use most plants in borders. The uninterrupted lawn gives a look of spaciousness and is easier to mow.
Balance the landscape. Do not have one area more heavily planted or more colorful than another.
Observe scale in planting. Large shrubs and trees may dwarf a small house.
Not everything in the landscape should have equal interest. Create a center of interest with specimen plants, pools or statuary.
Don't create a botanical collection, but bring a variety of texture into the landscape. Coarse textures are dominant and should be used sparingly.
Border plants may define property lines or provide privacy. They may be combined with fences, screens or other structures.
Use small shrubs near the door, tapering to larger shrubs at the corners.
Hiding the entire front base with shrubs is not necessary in many homes. Groundcovers may tie plantings together.
Plants with brightly colored leaves should be used very sparingly.
Select plants for year-round interest as well as suitability for the environment in which they will be planted.
Figure 1Measure property lines or boundary of area to be landscaped. Sketch roughly.
Figure 2Sight along one side of house to locate points for positioning house on plan. Any corner may be used where objects do not interfere with sighting. For example, locate corner of house relative to (left) a square corner of the lot, or (right) an angled corner.
Figure 3On the base plan, draw the lot, house and existing landscape features that will be retained.
Base plan
After listing existing and desired features, prepare a simple but complete base plan (Figures 1 and 2). Before completing the plan, you may want to make the plan to scale (Figure 3), but it is not a necessity at this point.
A base plan shows your property lines, house location, utilities (both above and below ground), all existing plant materials, walks, drives and topographic features such as rocks, streams, slopes or other characters of the grounds to be landscaped. Although exact scale is not necessary, try to obtain realistic proportions. Show dimensions for property lines, house outline and other permanent landmarks or structures (Figure 4). This will be the base of future drawing that will be done on tracing paper placed over this plan.
Figure 4On tracing paper placed over the base plan, sketch approximate location of major landscape areas.
Major landscape areas
On tracing paper placed over the base plan, outline the three major landscape areas: public, private and service (Figure 4).
Public areaThis is the area visible from thefront of the house and street. Landscaping in this area should be relatively simple and combine well with the rest of the neighborhood. It contains the walks, drive and front entrance.
Service areaThis area should be located where it is not seen from the front but still has easy access from the drive. It is usually found to the rear or side of the property. It contains such items as garbage cans, clothes lines, compost heap, tool shed, storage shed and sometimes less attractive garden projects such as a cut flower garden, or coldframes, hotbeds, or plant propagation area or greenhouse. This area is normally screened from the private area.
Private (living) areaThis is the most important area to develop as it provides an area for family activities and extends the living area from the house into the landscape. More landscape dollars and planning are normally needed to develop this area properly. It may contain a patio, deck area, swimming pool, garden pool, fountain, recreation or sports area, children's play area, shrub and flower borders, hedges, screens, vegetable garden or other attractive features for family interest and recreation.
Figure 5Lay a second sheet of tracing paper over the base plan and on it locate the desired landscape features. Try different arrangements and sizes of areas.
Locate desired features in proper landscape areas
First, sketch in roughly those items that were listed at the beginning (Figure 5) such as patio, gardens, pools, etc. This will give you an estimate of the space available in relation to the number of items wanted in the landscape. You may find there is not enough space for all the items listed, and some with low priority will have to be dropped.
Next, determine more accurately how many square feet will be required for each of these items and fit them more precisely. This is when the base plan made to scale will be more beneficial.
Figure 6Complete the landscape plan by selecting the most suitable features from the sketches
Develop the final landscape plan
Public areaThis area (See Figure 6) is designed to set off the house and make it more attractive and inviting to the visitor. Landscaping should blend the house into the surrounding area so it appears natural. To accomplish this, the strong vertical lines of the house are softened with plants.
Trees are used to frame the house, and bedded shrub plantings create a transition from open lawn areas to the house itself. In the public area, the doorway is the focal point. Plantings should lead a visitor's eye to the entrance. To create this effect, use the larger plants at the corners and graduate to smaller plants toward the door.
Trees are used to break the roof line and give the home a feeling of permanence.
Service areaBecause this area generally cannot be kept attractive, screenings are very important. Screens may be of fencing, plant materials to form hedges, or a combination of both. They may be located to block views from the living (private) area, public area or neighbors.
Living (private) areaThis area, generally located behind the house, needs to be functional, comfortable and attractive to invite use. To accomplish this, it must have a feeling of privacy and enclosure. Shrubbery or fencing of some type is often used for privacy screening. This area is used mainly during warm weather, so there should be some protection from the sun, either by trees or an overhead structure. To ensure maximum use, a portion should be of hard surface such as brick, concrete or stone.
Two features often provided in the living area are light and water. Lights, either electric or gas, are used to accent plant materials at night and provide light for evening use. Water can be used in small garden pools or fountains. To be most effective, a pump is needed to circulate the water. The sight and sound of moving water is most relaxing and enjoyable.
General considerationsWhen developing a landscape plan, there is no need to name specific plant materials until the general plan is complete. Simply label plants as trees, shrubs, groundcover or flowers as needed. Some indication of the desired size of plants will be helpful when the time comes to select plant types. Next, sit down with catalogs or at your nursery to select appropriate plants for the locations you have indicated on your plan. Although most people have some favorite plants, these should be avoided unless they fulfill the needs of a location in the plan. Complete the plan before starting to plant.

Why You Should Always Have Garden Furniture

2005-12-30T10:51:00.000Z

Do you need garden furniture ?Youve put a lot of work into your garden, from planning to digging to weeding to all the little tasks that keep it looking beautiful. Sharing your garden with others is the next step, and doing that requires more than pretty rows of plants. You created a garden to enjoy, didnt you? Imagine your garden in use - garden benches and patio furniture to provide places for people to sit and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Choosing garden furniture can be the ultimate expression of your pride in the garden youve grown.
When choosing garden furniture, you should take into account the kind of use that your garden will get. Is your garden meant to be a relaxing haven for just you? A place where youll read and sip iced tea, away from the bustle of the modern, busy world? In that case, what better piece of garden furniture is there than a classic hammock, slung between trees or on its own stand? And of course, if you put up a garden hammock, youll need a small garden table close to hand to hold your iced tea and book when you pull your hat down over your eyes to snooze in the sun.
Perhaps you picture dining al fresco in your garden. In that case, youll be choosing patio furniture that includes patio or garden table and chairs. From beautiful white-painted French bistro sets to elegant glass and wood dining sets complete with parasol and side tables.
The garden furniture that you choose can set the tone for your outdoor space in the same way that your choice of sofa, chairs and tables defines the style of your living room. A stone garden bench with urns gives a completely different ambience than a pair of rustic, unpainted Adirondack chair with a small table between them. A pair of sun loungers (or chaise lounges) with comfortable cushions invites your guests (and you!) to relax and enjoy the lazy pleasure of the outdoors. Park benches with black cast iron accents can lend a touch of turn-of-the-century Parisian charm to a simple garden, or fit right into a smooth expanse of lawn.
When youre choosing garden furniture, youll find a wide variety of styles and materials. Molded plastic furniture is a popular choice, in colors that harmonize with the natural surroundings. Wood picnic tables with benches are a standard, and classic redwood tables, benches, chairs and loungers are still one of the most chosen types of garden furniture in the world.
Whatever your choice, just remember the reasons that you grew a garden to begin with - the pleasure and beauty of nature. Choose garden furniture that enhances both your gardens beauty and your enjoyment of nature.
At http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk .uk we have added the new Tensen range of furniture here are some of the best
Set Consists of Rectangle Table +6 Chairs In Balau(L Cm) (WCm) (HCm) (Weight)258.3 108.4 73.1 70.8 Balau is a very dense tightly grained wood that is heavily laden with rich tropical oils and resins. Balau’s texture is very fine and even. Our Yellow Balau looks very much like teak in color. Although, very similar in characteristics to Teak, we enjoy working with Balau for its durability, strength, seasoning and mechanical properties. For centuries Balau has been used for shipbuilding, heavy-duty outdoor furniture, and heavy construction, coveted for it’s excellent strength and weather resistant qualities. Over the years, teak has been more popular than Balau because of its availability. However, in recent years, teak has been over-harvested and the price has skyrocketed. As a result, teak is now plantation grown. Balau is also a responsibly managed species and although it’s mechanical properties are superior, Balau has not experienced the overpricing that teak has. Below you will find a property comparison between teak and balau. Price £547.55 including Vat and Delivery.

Website Owner Claims Garden Decor Can Offset Daily Negative News Events

2005-12-13T20:47:00.000Z

Making or purchasing decor for your garden will help counterbalance the many negative events in the daily news. Not only this, but garden accents will help gardeners create meaning, wonder, and inspiration in their lives as they decorate their gardens in a way that is in concert with their deepest thoughts, feelings, and aspirations.
Charles White of ” (http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk), claims that one way to counterbalance the negative events going on in the world such as the war in Iraq, high gas prices, and terrorism is to make or purchase decor for your garden. According to his article entitled "The Importance of Garden Decor," Soinski states that “Garden decor, along with things related to gardens, provides a return to nature, a sense of spirituality, and a return to the earth as people journey on their quest for significance and ultimate meaning.” Soinski goes on to say that “gardens and their ornaments are symbols of enchantment, of mystery, of meaning, and of ultimate being.” Accordingly, “Gardens and garden accents provide the power to transform one’s mood and one's life.” At the same time, it should be noted that “Garden accessories encourage people to transform their lives and enrich their surroundings.” Beyond this, moreover, “Garden ornaments help people take an active stance in their lives by enabling them to decorate their gardens and create their own niche in the world.” Another way of looking at this is to see that “Garden decorations provide people with the opportunity to select meaningful objects that speak to their senses, to their experiences, and to their lives.” All of these actions and activities, asserts Soinski, can help offset the many negative news events that bombard us daily.www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk is a website that sells home, yard, patio, office, and garden decor. Founded in 2004, this website features the following decorations: water fountains, vases, lanterns, sculptures, wall plaques, birdfeeders, Party Fridge, planters, and windchimes.In his article entitled "The Importance of Garden Decor," Soinski asserts the following: “Websites that sell garden decor can be viewed as invitations for people to experiment and let their imaginations run free so that they can, with conscious effort or with playfulness, select the accents that they like-—decor that speaks to their dreams and to their soul.” Soinski invites people to look at the different products that are sold on his website and “select garden accessories that help elicit childhood fantasies.” He asks them to go to his website and “examine the different garden accents and choose ornaments that speak to your inner self.” Finally, he wants people to go to his website and “Review the different garden products and decide on decorations that motivate you to tap into your playfulness or into your artistic bent as you contemplate how you will decorate your garden.”Soinski asserts that purchasing or making decor for your garden will help counterbalance the many negative events in the daily news and help gardeners create meaning, wonder, and inspiration in their lives as they decorate their gardens in a way that is in concert with their deepest thoughts, feelings, and aspirations. Water Fountains and Garden Decor (http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk) is an online retailer of home, yard, patio, office, and in the Yahoo Directory for the terms “garden furniture” and “water fountains.” Founded in 2004, Every Thing For The Garden features water fountains, vases, candle holders, country decor, plant shelves, lanterns, sculptures, French decor, wall plaques, plant stands, birdfeeders, nautical decor, lighthouses, candle lamps, planters, Garden furniture, decor, and windchimes.

Reliable Lawn Mowers For Healthy Gardens

2005-12-06T13:36:00.000Z

Learn how lawn mowers are able to save time when mowing around your beautiful garden. Which model would fit better into your garden? Well, this is an easy question to answer. First of all, any gardener must know whats the purpose or the principal aim of their gardens. It is highly recommended to purchase a truly and reliable lawn mower, such as John Deere or Toro, because they have been awarded many times already as manufacturer of the year. Thus, choose the best products to achieve the best results for customers, and invest on the best outdoor power equipment that you can afford.
Lawn mowers for a further cultivating
With a goal into your mind, and if it was to cultivate a terrain, where growing vegetables for you and your family is the most important, then it is time to start working on your garden, and getting some rich soil to work with. It is also time to breathe deeply that unforgettable smell of the earth awakening in springtime.
The attraction of growing our own food increases when we see them growing and we become proud of ourselves. If we think of it, it is not possible to get a lot of vegetables in a small garden. So, what we need to know first is how big is the garden, and what type of vegetables will be compatible to grow in. Definitely dont try to plant vegetables where they cannot grow. A typical mistake of beginners might be to plant tomatoes in the shade. As you must know, the tomato is a sun loving vegetable and it will never grow like it should. Your garden is the place where you will spend most of the time when you are at home, so have a special care with transplanting shrubs, preparing flowerbeds, or just any other gardening activity..
What lawn mower to choose
A good example of a truly manufacturer, if not the best is John Deere. The green power tools manufacturer comes in a wide variety of models as well as for many and different purposes. We will be able to maintain and keep our garden doing well, because they have solutions for everything into any garden. Deere mowers can help us to mow various types of grass, and set them up properly to start planting vegetables. Utility John Deere lawn tractors are the perfect solution for those who have big yards to work, and also need to carry heavy packages from one place to another. Definitely, and whether you want to care a bit your lawn, choose a truly and reliable lawn mowers manufacturer for your garden.
Find quality Mowers at http://www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk/tractors.php

Outdoor Furniture

2005-11-30T11:23:00.000Z

Outdoor Furniture
by Tamara Williams
Taking care of outdoor furniture is a very important thing to do if you plan to use for some time. Here are some practices that will help you preserve your outdoor furniture and keep it always as good as new.
Of course, I am not talking about those cheap plastic chairs and tables you will find in your local market; they are not meant for durability. I am talking about quality outdoor furniture, designed not for cheapness but for durability, that kind of furniture that makes your garden even more beautiful.
There are two different kinds of quality outdoor furniture: wooden furniture and half-metal-half wood furniture.
The first kind is usually the most beautiful, but also the most difficult to maintain. They require constant care to avoid corruption and preserve them from weather. Fungicide paint, anti-bug wood polish and other products will be needed in order to keep your wooden table or bench always radiant. You will need to paint your wooden furniture every two or three months, but this time is sensibly shortened in case rain or adverse weather surprises your piece of garden furniture.
The other kind of outdoor furniture is a little easier to take care of, because generally metal is more durable and less fragile than wood. However, wooden parts must be painted and maintained on a regular basis. There are some anti-rust paints that will be good for the metal parts too.
Your garden is an outdoor extension of your house, and you must think about your garden furniture as an extension of your indoor furniture, cleaning it and taking care of it just as you take care of your living-room armchair or your kitchen table. Doing so will ensure a long life for that quality garden furniture you have, saving you money and keeping your garden gorgeous.
Tamara Williams is a successful author and writer for Outdoor Furniture Information on the latest outdoor furniture for your patio and garden.

Finished Garden Design And Build Project

2005-11-13T16:18:00.000Z

Hi it has been a few days since our last post but we have not been idle and with some half decent weather we managed to get this garden finished it will take a summer of growth to realy make everything look impresive but i have put some more picture on so that you can see the finished project

Our next project is to Drain a part of a golf course and to design 2 New bunker Faces and Remove old layers of sand and replace with new so join us soon this will be another interesting Job.
Bye For now
Charles.

Update on Our Latest Job 2

2005-11-02T20:00:00.000Z

Hi this is an update on the progress of our latest Garden design and buid project i have posted a few pictures to show you how we are getting on

Picture 1.
as you can see with this picture we have started the water feature and below we have started to insall the older type sleepers these babys are realy tough to get through and we have went through 2 sets of chain saw blades.

We have to insall the water feature next with pump.
followed by installing the paths.

I Have a picture of our new Party Fridge along with its price why dont you go along to www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk and look at our other products ie Garden Furniture, Garden Games, Spas, Marquees ect well untill next time

Bye For now

Charlie

Update on Our Latest Job

2005-10-30T13:00:00.000Z

Hi as you can see we have put inthe steps and sleeper walls wich is startin to make the job look as if we are getting some were our next task is to start making the paths around the base area we will be doing this next week if the weather holds.

This type of construction is very time consuming as every sleeper has to be cut individaly and cemented in.
It maybe does not look anything just now but i am sure it will look great when it is finished.

I also would like to mention some new product we have just aquired on the Everything for the Garden web site this is the Party Fridge this is a fridge you can use for entertaining on your Patio or Deck or even inside if your normal fridge is to full, so if you are interested go and have a look at it www.everythingforthegarden.co.uk
maybe you could tell me what you think.
We also have some new Garden and patio furniture at reduced prices that may interest you.
Anyway i will put another update on our progress in a couple of days.

Bye For now

Charlie

Starting a New Design and Build Project

2005-10-25T14:16:00.000+01:00

Hi there we at everything for the garden Landscape team have just started a new design and build Garden Project.
This is a big Project for us and we will be showing pictures of what we are doing step by step
our first task after submiting the design plans was to start clearing the slope this is picture to the left shows just how much of a slope it is.

We are going to create a set of Fan Seps and a retain wall of sleepers at either side we will then create a path around a water feature then 2 seating areas top and bottom plus a separate area at the side of the house this will be another sleeper wall but insteat of being straight this one will be rounded and last we will plant it all out.
Well wish us luck we will need it.
By By
Charlie

Rained Of and Pissed of

2005-10-24T09:44:00.000+01:00

Hi this is monday and guess what we at everything for thegarden / Landscaping are rained of it is raining cats and dogs out side and i am fed up as i had to send my men home, so i am left here in the office speaking to the computer well i hope some one is listening.

I am trying to get this web site further up the ranking on the Search engines so i have to promote this link www.everythingforthegarden/ev-1 so if any body is out there please click on this or link to my Blogg as it will help thanks.

Well hopefully the weather will be better on tuesday and we can get some work done
BY for now.
Charlie
Ps have a look at this video at http://www.igonet.net/albacomunications/ it may be of interest to you if you make a lot of calls or if you would like to make some more money.

Update on Our Latest Job

2005-10-22T09:28:00.000+01:00

Hi since my last post on thursday we have continued our Mono Block Job in Fairlie in Ayrshire well as usuall the weather on friday was rubbish is it any wonder that Scots people are sun worshipers with the crap we get, anyway we had managed the day before to get the whin dust down and leveled and compacted today we started laying blocks and by days end we had got them all laid as you can see on the left.
Hopfully on monday we will srart to build some retain walls.
See you soon

Landscaping On a Wet Thursday In Scotland

2005-10-20T21:47:00.000+01:00

Hi hello from the Landscaping team at Everythingforthegarden yesterday we started a Mono Block Job in Fairlie in Ayrshire we started by bringing i a mini digger and removed about 8 inch of soil this was a race against time as in Scotland at this time it can rain for days our objective was to get the soil out and the hard core in in one day.
This we managed by the skin of our teeth as we had just finished wacking the hardcore before it tipped it down for hours.
We could not get started till 1pm today thursday as the ground was to wet however the men spent there time in the Morning Fertilising Lawns and cutting Shrubbery Back we then got going by spreading out the whin dust and screading it witch is the process of leveling so we can lay the Mono we do this by laying scaffold poles ontop of the hardcore then filling in between we then pull a board down the scaffolding polls this levels the whin dust we then wacked it again and you Guessed it it started to rain job stopped till tomorrow Friday when w ehope to start laying the block.
I hope to let you know how we got on tomorrow night.
By for Now
Charlie. and the Boys

First Blog

2005-10-20T15:14:00.000+01:00

Welcome to Everything for the Garden, we'll just explain a bit about ourselves and what we do and hopefully you'll come back to visit us on a regular basis to check out our updates.