Home & Garden November 1

the western weekender

Home & Garden FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2019

SUMMER HARVEST GROWING PUMPKINS

SEE PAGE 5

KEY TRENDS AND STYLES

WHEN DIY IS NOT THE GO

HANDY LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

SEE PAGE 3

SEE PAGE 8

SEE PAGE 10

WW39244

WW39245

2

Home & Garden Magazine

Friday, November 1, 2019

INTERIOR STYLE

TRENDS ARE CHANGING

WHAT’S INFLUENCING DESIGN? This will filter onto their need for calm and security in their homes which has in turn influenced a design era that gravitates to a more relaxed, organic and authentic aesthetic.

The following are a few key elements we are seeing in furnishings and homewares.

JO PULETUA INTERIOR STYLE & DESIGN CONSULTANT AT HARII.COM.AU @HARII.BOHEME

Believe it or not, the environment, politics and technology have a huge influence on design trends.

Beyond pretty patterns and colours, a great deal of empathy that considers how these factors affect people’s lifestyles is so important and is what makes products relevant and relatable.

In their 2019 report, key trend consultancy Trend Union predicted that these current fearful and chaotic times will heighten society’s need for security.

Plants Greenery is in the process of taking over all areas in homes, workplaces and restaurants.

They essentially bring what’s familiar outdoors, indoors.

Apart from helping to neutralise the air in your home, tending to plants helps encourage mindfulness and calm.

Instead of scattering individual plants in your space, cluster a group of plants of all different sizes, shapes and pots on the floor, on shelves or on mirrored surfaces further magnifying their abundance.

Curves and femininity The search for calm via our senses has brought out society’s need for curved edges and organic shapes. Circular mirrors, natural materials such as wood, jute or rattan and chunky curved edged couches are becoming increasingly important to home makers.

The idea of a house that heals and brings comfort is becoming increasingly more important so areas such as the kitchen and bathroom are receiving more love and care in terms of focus and attention to detail when decorating.

Textiles As society learns more about textiles for the home, their features and benefits and how they are produced, their tactility and how sustainable the process of producing them is, is becoming more and more important to

Friday, November 1, 2019

home makers.

There has been more of a shift and demand for ethically produced products and big brands such as Ikea are doing

a phenomenal job in ensuring everyday home makers are able to purchase products that contribute to communities and the environment.

Home & Garden Magazine

3

Home & Garden GIVEAWAY COMPETITION Code word 1st November edition: Mitsubishi

See westernweekender.com.au/megagiveaway for details on how to win a 5kW reverse cycle inverter split system

Lower Mountains AIR CONDITIONING

the western weekender

Home & Garden WW39324

4

Home & Garden Magazine

Friday, November 1, 2019

IN THE GARDEN

PUMPKIN SEASON PREPARE FOR A SUMMER HARVEST

MIRVA CRINNION MRFOTHERGILLS.COM.AU

With Halloween pumpkins fresh in our minds it’s a perfect time to get growing some for late summer harvest!

Pumpkins are closely related to squash and zucchini – often confusingly so, and are grown in the same way. They need a sunny position, a moisture-retentive soil and somewhere out of cold winds.

Here’s our tips to get the most out of your crop.

Most pumpkins have a sprawling habit so they need space to grow.

If you have a small garden, choose varieties such as Small Sugar and Golden Nugget which have a smaller footprint. Make 30cm square planting pockets 60cm apart for bush varieties or 1.2m for trailing varieties. Fill the pockets

with a mixture of compost or wellrotted manure and soil; leave a low mound at the top of the planting medium. Sprinkle a general fertiliser over the soil. Covering the soil around the mounds with black polythene will help growth and keep the fruit off the soil, suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.

Sow a couple of seeds in each mound, thinning later to the

strongest seedling per position.

Keep the soil constantly moist by watering around the plants, not over them. Pinch out the tips of the main shoots of trailing varieties when they are 60cm long.

Once the first fruits start to swell, feed the plants fortnightly with a high potash liquid fertiliser. The fruit of marrows and pumpkins should be supported on a piece of tile or glass.

Harvest squashes when the fruit is still quite small. Harvest pumpkins when the vines die off, leaving as much stem as possible; this will extend the storage time.

Popular pumpkin varieties include: Butternut, Golden Nugget, Jap, Jarrahdale and Queensland Blue.

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN Electrical & Hot Water Specialists

WHY SAPPHIRE TRADE SERVICES Upfront Prices, no surprises Punctual Licenced Tradesmen 24/7 Emergency Services Leave property clean & tidy

OUR SERVICES General & Emergency Electrical Lighting & Security Lighting Switchboard Maintenance & Upgrades Smoke Alarms & Smoke Detectors Hot Water

CALL UR OUT O IRE AB U Q N E

AL S PNIEORCS RIATES SE

1300 686 000 www.SAPPHIRESERVICES.com.au WW37510

Friday, November 1, 2019

Home & Garden Magazine

5

WW39091

6

Home & Garden Magazine

Friday, November 1, 2019

- Highest Quality/Comfy Sofas

BEFORE CHRISTMAS DELIVERY STILL AVAILABLE ON A RANGE OF LOUNGES (ALSO CUSTOM MADE OPTIONS) *Conditions apply

2900mm x 1050mm (Ottoman 1200x700)

3300mm x 2600mm

ON SALE

$1999

PACKAGE

$1990

CHOICE OF COLOURS CHAISE ALSO AVAILABLE ON RIGHT SIDE

CHOICE OF COLOURS

OVER 50 STYLES IN OUR 2 STORES!!!

VINEYARD SHOWROOM

4 SEATER DUO + OTTOMAN

WW39253

MINCHINBURY SHOWROOM

BOTH SHOWROOMS OPEN 7 DAYS

➨ Monthly Specials

1(3($1 /$1'6&$3( 6833/,(6 22 Coombes Drive, Penrith Phone 4723

9100

COME & SEE OUR FRIENDLY STAFF FOR ALL OF YOUR LANDSCAPING NEEDS

Lawn Lawn Top T Dressing Soil

WAS W WA S$

65

58.50

NOW $

per tonne

Forest Fines Mulch WAS $

44

NOW $

39.50

Premium Garden Mix, Veggie Mix & Potting Mix

per m3

25L Bags 4 Bags for

$

20

All expire on 30/11/19

Friday, November 1, 2019

Home & Garden Magazine

WW37135

Open 6 days Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:00pm, Sat 7:00am-2:00pm

• Sand • Soil • Mulch www.nepeanlandscapesupplies.com.au • Aggregate • Sleepers • Decking • Pavers • Blocks • Tools • Bulk Bags • Cement • Decorative Gravel

7

SIMON’S HOUSE

EXPERTS ONLY! WHEN DIY IS A NO-GO

SIMON STEVENSON SIMONSHOUSE.COM.AU

For most home improvement projects around the home I am all for getting in and giving it a go, however, there are a few specialised areas that are best left to skilled and experienced professionals.

In my opinion rendering is one of those areas. Quite often DIYers underestimate the difficulty of the job and the consequences if done incorrectly. It can be a very costly mistake to fix.

Now having said that, rendering is a fantastic option if you are looking to refresh an older home and increase its value. It also improves on the waterproofing and fire rating.

I am a huge fan of acrylic renders.

They have become more popular

FREE QUOTES

as they have superior water resistance, strength and require less time to dry and cure.

Because they are flexible, cracking is less likely to occur. Acrylic renders can also be applied over painted masonry surfaces as long as the paint is sound – be sure to check with the manufacturer. It does cost a bit more but I believe it’s well worth it.

A few points to check before beginning any rendering job either DIY or with a professional.

The substrate needs to be clean of any loose material and no crumbling mortar in the joints.

Any mould should be treated.

Very, very important is to be absolutely certain that the area is free of any dampness issues.

Make sure the render mix is suitable for the surface, that the correct number of coatings is applied and that enough time is given for the render to cure.

One last thing. Before even considering rendering, it is important to acknowledge the period of a house as to preserve its characteristics and value.

QKM Kitchens Pty Ltd 6/77-79 Batt Street, South Penrith Ph: 02 4732 6262 www.qkmkitchens.com.au

We offer a wide range of services Specialising in: • Kitchens • Butler pantries • Laundries • Vanities

• Entertainment units and alfresco areas • Detailed walk-in wardrobes • Kitchen makeovers

QKM KITCHENS are able to provide a comprehensive solution for all of your cabinetry and joinery needs.

We invite you to visit our showroom display 8

Home & Garden Magazine

WW38901

QKM KITCHENS services the greater Sydney area, from the Mountains to the beaches.

Friday, November 1, 2019

BEST PRICES GUARANTEED S TH VED A B RI RDT AR I B S JU

K OC IVED T S R W AR E T N S JU

K OC ED ST RIV W AR NE ST JU

10,000 POTS AND WE DELIVER AUSTRALIA WIDE TO FF P U %O 40

TO FF P U %O 40

TO FF P U %O 40

UP TO 40% OFF STONELITE POTS P

B

S

CE

ST

BE

I PR

BEST PRICE GUARANTEED

WW38956

Cnr Great Western Hwy & Tableland Rd

WENTWORTH FALLS Open 9am - 5pm Tuesday to Sunday

Friday, November 1, 2019

*Except yard specials

RM6619480

T ES

K OC IVED T S R W AR E N ST JU

ES

C RI

4757 4230

wentworthfallspots.com.au Home & Garden Magazine

9

WW37277

Email: envirocare1@bigpond.com

LOCAL ELECTRICIAN

FREE Measure & Quote Buy Direct & Save $$$$ Ph 9892 2522 Mob: 0451 966 966 www.bvkitchens.com.au Two Great LocaƟons Yennora 2161 Lithgow 2790

TOTAL SATISFACTION GUARANTEED WE CARE FOR YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Ph 1800 600 760

Electrical & Hot Water Specialists

CALL US

TODAY

LIC NO. 206640C

WW37666

WW36118

Giving salvaged timber a new life!

Ph: 47 892 668 Unit 33/37-47 Borec Rd, Penrith www.livingtimber.com.au

www.visionpainting.com.au

JDN BRICKLAYING

Licence No. 151503C | ABN: 54 518 520 984

0405 312 281

QKM Kitchens Pty Ltd 6/77-79 Batt Street, South Penrith

‘GET LAID RIGHT’

Ph: 02 4732 6262

LN: 336266C

qkmkitchens.com.au

D & J Concrete Resurfacing & Landscaping

0419 993 866

Metal fascia & gutters e ye2a0rs New home extensions xperience and existing homes *Fascia cover gutters *Downpipes WW36277

Lic No. 829 19C

Specialising in Carports, Awnings, Glass Rooms, Rumpus Rooms, Screened Rooms, Wooden Decks Call Peter Dunn 4735 5055 or 0416 035 645 www.patioman.com.au

Supply, install and service all alarms, cameras, intercoms, antenna’s and all wiring data.

Free quote

M/l 000103162

0403 577 431

SALES INSTALLATION SERVICE MAINTENANCE

Call Barry on

0408 022 374

Fax: 9670 2656 Email: nulookguttering@hotmail.com

• • • •

DUCTED SYSTEMS SPLIT SYSTEMS REPAIRS VENTILATION

Penrith Valley Garden Care All garden and lawn services provided including: * Mowing and edging * Bindi and weed eradication * Lawn fertilisation * Watering system installation * General cleanup * Tree pruning * Hedge trimming * Gutter cleaning * Bushfire hazard reduction * Removal of all clippings

Call Steve on 4735 3142 or 0416 116 602

NU LOOK

John Newham

FREE QUOTES PROMPT, RELIABLE SERVICE Mobile 0414 833 356 Phone/Fax 9833 3563 Licence No. 95571C | ABN 70 510 279 284

A TEAM TILE REGROUTING SOLUTIONS

WW35958

or Email: djconcreteresurfacing@gmail.com

“Specialists in Landscape Gardening & Design”

Lic 416722C

Call Darren on 0403 374 216

ROWLANDS HORTICULTURAL SERVICES

CALL NOW

ABN: 18342307434

We specialise in concrete resurfacing & landscaping such as spray-on paving, colour sealing, concrete resealing, concrete grinding, non-slip coating, pressure cleaning, concrete garden edging, roof restoration, returfing.

AIR CONDITIONING

HEATING & COOLING SPECIALISTS

For domestic, commercial and body corporate work call Peter Rowlands today for quality, value and service

PATIOMAN

WW36708

RHS

Lower Mountains

• • • •

Domestic, Commercial and all restorations

WW37464

FREE QUOTES

www.sapphireservices.com.au

4735 6411

0404 459 600

QUALITY CUSTOM AUSTRALIAN MADE FURNITURE

WW36761

SALES – INSTALLATION SERVICE – MAINTENANCE Email: nexgenaircon@outlook.com Contact Brad: 0404 029 485 FREE QUOTES

Living Timber Co

WW36281

Air Conditioning | Electrical

0423 001 458 WW37509

WW37728

MOBILE: 0403011058, PHONE: 4732 6595, EMAIL: dave@davehi.com, FACEBOOK, Dave’s Home Improvements

KITCHENS, BATHROOMS, LAUNDRIES & APPLIANCES

WW36020

CALL DAVE AND SAVE

PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES

WW36229

PLANTATION SHUTTERS . CARPORTS AND PATIO AWNINGS . SCREEN AND GLASS ENCLOSURES

WW37398

Dave’s Home Improvements

WW37399

HOME & GARDENS TRADES DIRECTORY

ALUMINIUM & GLASS We do Shower screens Mirror wardrobes Security doors & grills Aluminium windows Sliding doors & flyscreens

Call us on

9833 9006

OUR TEAM HAS OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

CONTACT: 4735 5322 2/133 RUSSELL ST, EMU PLAINS

Grout replacement Damage tile replacement Leaking showers

FREE QUOTES

Available 7 days NO OBLIGATION WW37275

Call Allen: 0400 123 454

Jason 0417 221 822 Mark 0417 223 288 10

Home & Garden Magazine

CALL PHIL:

0413 577 817

www.dixonscranes.com.au

LOOKING FOR A RELIABLE BUILDER? WW36475

Contact us today for a free quote!

Joseph 0431 244 190

DECKS • RENOVATIONS • BATHROOMS • CARPENTRY

Lic No: 281706C

ABN 568 649 24654

0405 107 506 WWW.CHRISLAWLERBUILDING.COM.AU

WW36021

Glenmore Park Lic No. 44995C Over 30 years experience

WW33822

WW36642

WW37512

Friday, November 1, 2019