Home & Garden Magazine 24 Jan 2020

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Home & Garden FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

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THE PERFECT POOL AREA

HOW TO GET A QUICKER SALE

TIME TO GROW SOME HERBS!

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We want to create an oasis with attractive, low maintenance landscaping that has an ambience and offers privacy.

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Paving Paving plays a huge part in the overall appearance of the pool area providing a clean, non- slip surface to keep dirt and debris Friday, January 24, 2020

from the water. Pops of coloured or mosaic tile add permanent and low-maintenance character.

Include shade Relief from the hot sun in the form of trees, shrubs, or manmade structures is a must- have when it comes to pool landscaping and they create a focal point for the space.

Natural landscapes If your backyard is set in a place of natural beauty, integrate your pool into that space with smart landscaping. Use local rock, stone, wood, and plants to incorporate

your pool seamlessly with the space around it.

Plants Careful plant selections soften pool fencing and help to break up large expanses of hard surfaces.

Planted pots are a simple, low-cost way to have impact and brighten up your pool area.

Privacy Creating a sense of privacy around a pool is important so you can relax and not feel exposed.

Trees, shrubs, tropical plants, screens and fencing are all options to provide a little seclusion.

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through the home. Don’t over furnish spaces and make sure cushions and wall art are fresh and not dated. Remember we are appealing to the masses (potential buyers) not necessarily your own personal taste.

Furniture and decorations Oversized furniture in a small space can make the space feel closed in. If this is the case, try removing a piece or two to give it a roomier feel. When it comes to placement of decorations try not having too many items in the one space. For example, grouping three items such as a lamp, vase

and candle (at varying heights) together will give it that “styled” look. Using lamps for lighting in each room gives a warm, cosy feeling and a nice ambience.

Green it up!

Fresh flowers in the kitchen and greenery in other parts of the home give a calming effect and, well, they just look great too. When it comes to kitchen benches, less is definitely more!

Don’t clutter this space with appliances and other kitchen paraphernalia. Buyers want to feel that there is plenty of bench space in the kitchen.

A touch of luxury In the bathroom, fresh folded or rolled towels and a candle will make it feel more luxurious. A touch of greenery in this space will also look great.

Keep linen on beds light and not too busy with patterns. A white quilt and a pop of colour with cushions and a throw works wonders. A nice chair in the corner also feels a little luxurious and is a great touch.

Don’t forget the payoff for all your hard work will be a maximum sale price and minimal time on the market.

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IN THE GARDEN

GROWING HERBS

NOW’S A GREAT TIME TO START It may be hot outside but many herbs like it that way. Herbs are very easy to grow, provide fresh ingredients all year round, and look and smell wonderful too.

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Growing conditions Ideally plant your herbs in a sheltered location that receives morning sun. Sunlight is essential for the growth but also for the production of the essential oils that give herbs their distinct aroma and flavour. Each herb has its preferred growing temperature but as a general rule, your herb garden should be protected from extremes of cold and hot, drying winds. Faster - growing herbs have fragile stems that are easily

damaged and require a sheltered position. Most herbs prefer a neutral pH and free-draining soil.

If you have a dry or sandy soil, enrich it by adding compost or peat moss. For clay rich soils, add river sand or compost.

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ing helps to retain water in the soil during the hot summer months which keeps the plant’s roots cool and healthier. Fertilise your herbs every six to eight weeks using a good, organic based fertiliser such as blood and bone, and supplement with periodic liquid or soluble fertilisers to boost growth.

Avoid liquid chemical fertilisers that can encourage too much leaf growth which lowers levels of essential oils.

Varieties Some of the most popular herb varieties include Basil, Chives, Coriander, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary and Thyme. Please note that some herbs – such as mint and oregano – can be invasive and are best grown in containers.

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