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9 - 15 May 2019
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GARDEN PROFESSIONALS: Provide a fantastic and reliable service for both your garden and your pool.
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UALIFIED horticulturalist Andrew Cuthbert has been here on the Costa Del Sol for 15 years. The professional gardener has been in the horticulture industry for more than 35 years and gained a National diploma in Amenity Horticulture at Askham Bryan College of Agriculture & Horticulture in Yorkshire, England. Before coming here, Andrew constructed gardens for various large landscaping companies around the UK, eventually setting up his own company in the North East. After deciding to switch the unpredictable British weather for Spain’s sunnier climes, Andrew moved here. On the Costa del Sol, his business, Garden Professionals, provide a fantastic and reliable maintenance service for both your garden and pool, whether it is a private villa or an urbanisation. Andrew and his team have extensive experience looking after gardens, and pools on the Costa del Sol, from Benalmadena to Estepona, and inland to Mijas Pueblo and Benahavis. Garden Professionals also love to work and create beautiful gardens. This busy team works all year round carrying out all
Professional garden and pool maintenance your garden maintenance needs, including lawn care, grass cutting, plant care, pruning, pest and disease control, and removal of all waste from your garden, as well as maintenance and installation of irrigation systems. Now spring is here, it is a good time to begin thinking about tidying up beds and borders, as well as buying summer flowering plants. The soil in Spain can be very dry and its clay content can make it hard. Avoid walking on soil that will be used for planting, especially when it is wet, to prevent it becoming compacted further. Spring is also a good time to begin preparing a planti-
ng plan for trees and shrubs. Use the milder weather to prepare the ground by adding compost and fertiliser and turning over the soil. When digging an area, also avoid unnecessary strain working Spain’s hard soil by first wetting the area. In planning your planting design, also take into account where rain water naturally runs to and which areas receive the least water. Try to choose water-loving plants where the soil is generally wettest, and keep the hardier plants for drier areas. Finally, ensure a healthy lawn and garden by removing common pests and fer-
tilising. If in doubt, contact the experts at Garden Professionals, who can create and maintain your dream garden. The same goes for your pool, which needs to be maintained regularly to ensure you get the most out of it year-round. One basic but essential task is to test the pool’s pH level. This scale runs from zero to 14; seven is considered neutral. Anything below this is more acidic, while anything above seven is less acidic. In a pool, the pH should remain as close to 7.4 as possible. These levels can be tested cheaply and easily using pH testing
For help with your gardens and pool contact Andrew Cuthbert and his team at Garden Professionals on 600 259 981, or at andrew@garden-professionals.com. Alternatively, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gardeningcostadelsol.
strips and other devices and help you keep an eye on your pool’s overall health. Another important factor in a swimming pool is algae and bacteria growth. Algae can build up along the sides, bottom, and edges of a pool, and can quickly take over if left untreated. To keep algae levels under control, clean and vacuum your pool regularly and keep water moving by putting your pump on a timer. Finally, getting the right chlorine balance in a pool to ensure it is as clean as necessary can be tricky. Too much chlorine can irritate skin and eyes, whereas too little can allow potentially harmful bacteria to grow. One of the easiest ways to ensure your pool is always at its best to be enjoyed by you, your family and friends, is to employ a professional with the necessary skills to maintain your pool. Proper pool maintenance can also keep a check on pool structure, pumps, and heaters, potentially saving costly problems further down the line. Garden Professionals have extensive experience caring for pools on the Costa del Sol and can help make certain yours is always there to be enjoyed.