Kerb appeal, crucial for a property’s first impression, involves neat landscaping, attractive entrances, and seasonal planting. Enhancements boost property value, attract buyers, and foster neighborly pride, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Author Archives: Earthly Comforts
Designing Wind-Resistant Rooftop Gardens
The author discusses a unique rooftop garden project in Sandwich that requires rejuvenation after a year of neglect. They must select low-maintenance, climate-appropriate plants suitable for elderly clients while ensuring the garden’s vibrancy and resilience against the wind.
Vibrant Flowers for Your Garden: Top Picks
The client requested a list of vibrant flowers suitable for their garden. Suggested options include poppies, tulips, daffodils, dahlias, snapdragons, marigolds, petunias, roses, geraniums, and fuchsias, popular in the UK for their beauty.
Osteospermum: The Perfect Low-Maintenance Garden Flower
Osteospermums, or African Daisies, are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant flowers that enhance garden aesthetics with vibrant colors. They attract beneficial insects, support ecosystems, and offer versatility in garden design, thriving in sunny, well-drained environments.
Compost Made Simple: Tips and Techniques
What is the best way to make compost? Making compost is a simple and effective way to recycle organic waste into a nutrient-richness for your garden.***Choose a Composting Method that Suits YouCompost Pile: A simple heap in your yard.Compost Bin: A contained system that keeps things neat and helps with decomposition.Tumbler Bin: A rotating binContinueContinue reading “Compost Made Simple: Tips and Techniques”
Earthly Comforts 