We at G. N. Home Improvements Limited are a small family run business providing a vast range  of home and building services.  We specialise in reconstruction, refurbishments and new build homes.

 We have all fully qualified tradesmen under one roof, (Electricians, Plumbers, Plasterers; Joiners; Bricklayers; Painters and Decorators) so we can offer you a full service across the board  improvements.  We even offer a Landscape Garden Service and fitting kitchens and bathrooms are a speciality.  You name it we’ve got it covered.

 We are UK based and 80% of our clients return for a further service after giving them a 100% job satisfaction.  Our services has taken us to Europe on several occasions to build homes, fit kitchens, bathrooms, supply new windows and doors reconstruct and decorate homes and we are proud of the  Quality of work we give..

 So if you require a UK firm to build you a house, reconstruct or even paint and decorate your home - just give us a call and we will give you our immediate attention and first class service.  Supply us with the jobs you need doing, plans will obviously be of a great help if you have them and we will get back to you as quick as we can with a free no obligation quote.  See our web site which gives a brief explanation of who we are and the services we offer.  Don’t worry if you cannot see the one you want, we will assist you all we can.

Your budget is our budget too !!

 Just ask for Gavin Nunn (Director) or David Sharp. (Company Secretary) Hope to hear from you soon.                                 



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If you are considering hiring a landscape gardener to create your new garden then there are a number of things to consider before making your investment. This guide offers advice on choosing a good quality landscape gardener that will go the extra mile to help make your new garden the only place you’ll want to be.

Here are four things to ask a garden landscaper when considering their service:

What services to do you offer? Some landscape gardeners cover a variety of services including turf laying, fencing, decking, patio laying and planting. Others however only specialise in one area. If you are looking for an all-round garden landscaper then you must quiz your prospective provider as to what they can actually do – properly and professionally. Can I see and check testimonials from past customers? If you have not been recommended to this garden landscaper by someone you know has been satisfied with their service, then ask them for testimonials that you can verify. There is no substitute for hearing from other satisfied customers that this garden landscaping company can be trusted to do a good job, on time and for a reasonable price. Can I see photographs of previous work? Ask for photographs or even video coverage of recent garden landscaping jobs so that you can check the quality of the work. Do you provide written, no-obligation quotations? Make sure the garden landscaper puts their quote in writing on official headed paper showing a postal address and full contact details. Verify these details and look the company up by searching for them on the internet. Listings in directories and a strong presence stand for a lot.

Putting time and effort into choosing the right garden landscaping company – and asking lots of questions - will ensure your garden project runs to schedule, is not overpriced and the resulting garden is something to cherish.



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As more and more people worry about just how healthy the food they buy in grocery store is they are turning to organic gardening to replace many foods that are subject to synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides. The whole idea behind a natural garden is to use only natural methods to grow fruits and vegetables. There is nothing magical about organic gardening; in fact it uses methods that have been in place for thousands of years.

Here are six reasons why many people are turning to organic gardening to supplement their family food needs.

1. You can use your own waste from the garden and kitchen to make compost. While it may be easier to use chemical fertilizers compost restores the soil and its ability to grow fruits and vegetables naturally. The addition of chemical fertilizers eventually depletes the soil to the point that it is sterile and the food that you do grow has little nutritional value. Composting also cuts down on the amount of waste that is put into landfills.

2. Chemicals of any kind are not used in organic farming. Even though the chemical companies tell us that the chemicals in their products are safe when used according to the directions research has shown that many of these chemicals, which in effect are poisons, can be absorbed through the skin and cause adverse affects. It is important to remember that herbicides and pesticides are produced to kill other living things.

3. There is less harm to the surrounding environment. Chemicals are washed into neighboring properties and waterways, polluting the surrounding habitat.

4. There is less topsoil erosion because rich fertile soil is less likely to wash or blow away. According to the soil conservation service an estimated 30 to 32 billion tons of soil is lost from U.S. farms every year.

5. There is a significant cost savings with organic gardening practices. Once the soil is established through the application of compost it becomes almost self sustaining. There is no need to buy costly fertilizers and pesticides. In fact many pest control recipes can be made from everyday products found tight in the kitchen cabinet.

6. Mulch is the organic gardener\’s best friend. A thick layer of mulch suppresses weeds and keeps the soil moist, reducing the amount of water needed to grow fresh fruits and vegetables.

7. By helping keep the environment and food supplies safe organic gardening practices are a great way to ensure that future generation will have a sustainable world to live in.

If gardening is something you\’ve always wanted to try or is something you are already passionate about then going organic can be a great way to help not only your own health but the health of those around you.



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Have you ever taken a walk through a well-made garden? These types of gardens are not only well tended, but there is also a noticeable structure. Small fences, fountains, or statues add to the ambience and beauty of the garden and may help to guide people along or attract their focus to an area. These garden structures are useful additions that add to the attractiveness of a garden, but there is one rule about structures in a garden. The more natural a garden is, the better.

This is why it is important to set your garden up for success and let the plants guide the person through the beautiful world of your bit of nature. The way to do this is to have a plan for your garden before it ever gets started. It’s important to sit down with a piece of paper and outline how you want your garden to be laid out before you actually get to planting. Too often, people just want to go get 10 or 15 plants they like or find attractive and get to work planting them. This is a lazy thing to do if you are a gardener. If you were building a house, would you just go out and buy lumber, nails, and a saw and start building away? Of course you wouldn’t, so you shouldn’t do the same with a garden. Just like building a house, a solid foundation is the most important thing to get started. Figure out what kind of area and space you have to work with. You can leave room for expansion later, but for now, it is important to have solid boundaries.

Now it is time to determine the structure of your garden. You need to consider which plants should be in the garden, and where they should be positioned, to ensure that all of them grow well. It is important that you decide which plants will be harmful next to others, and which will compliment their neighboring plants. Most importantly overall is to build your garden so that it will become it’s own structure.

If a wall must separate the walkway and garden, you should start with a picket fence or some artificial structure; then choose bushes that will be firm enough to trim into walls when they are fully-grown. Also, of those tools available, many are tailored to define which way your plants grow. For example, you can use a plain wire walkway to create an area for people to meander through, especially if you cover it with ivy.

Remember, nothing happens immediately. When you first set up your garden, it may look a bit cluttered, in spite of your best efforts to reduce that awkward look while small plants strive to take root. Once your plants start hitting their full growth, that unattractive stage ends and you can remove supporting structures to leave only nature. By the time plants have reached full maturity, you’ll have an absolutely beautiful-looking garden.



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Garden studios and garden offices are lifestyle buildings or offices that are set up in the garden. This is generally targeted towards those who wish to work out of their home but not in their home, at their own convenience.

There are multiple benefits of Garden Studios or Garden lodges. Besides the fact that it allows you to work from the comfort of your home, you also get to work in a very beautiful place as the office is built after a careful site survey. The garden surrounding your office offers you a spectacular view, as the company building your garden office will also help you design your garden as well. The garden studios can be personalized according to your needs. You can set it up in such a manner that you enter your garden office by walking through a winding walkway. The serene, peaceful and relaxing atmosphere at your garden studio will be absolutely amazing. A little bit of customization can turn your studio into a guest room or even an extra bedroom. You won’t feel the need to return to your home.

Women who need to work and also look after their family would greatly benefit from these garden lodges that can serve as a home office for them. Besides, those with disabilities would love to work in an environment where everything has been personalized according to their needs, in addition to the fact that the surroundings of the office are so spectacular. The horror of daily commuting to the head office, thanks to traffic congestion or unreliable train services is the chief concern, apart from other issues. Not only are modern parents keen to spend more time with their kids, but most of us are looking for a better work/life balance. There’s more to life than making money, especially if you’re doing it for other people - and much more to working than being a cog in someone else’s machine.

Gardenlodges.co.uk offers the best services to construct garden studios in the UK. Each studio is built to meet the exact requirements of the individual. The customer’s tastes, preferences and needs are all kept in mind while constructing garden studios. Gardenlodges.co.uk doesn’t compromise on the quality of their products and offer a 10 year insurance backed guarantee. They also provide excellent after sales service. Maintaining good customer relations is another plus point of theirs. Constant interactions between the customer and the representatives of Gardenlodges result in the final quality product and service. Another special feature offered by gardenlodges.co.uk is that they conduct the Site Survey, free of charge. This helps the client to understand and then determine the exact nature of the product that he/she would like to purchase.



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Teak garden furniture has that unusual ability to combine aesthetic appeal and utilitarianism. Its natural beauty, strength and durability together form a material that can please even the most discerning eye as well as provide a comfortable seat or strong surface that can be left out-of-doors all year round. Although it is more expensive than its contemporaries, a teak table, teak bench or teak recliner is made to last and, if treated properly, will provide many, many years of service. This extended lifetime effectively reduces the cost to actually make teak garden furniture the cost-effective solution for your home.

This durability not only affects the price, it affects the usage of the product, too. Who wants to sit on a rickety chair or at a wobbly table? If you have guests, do you really want them sat at some modern monstrosity of moldy or peeling plastic? Sit them on your heavy duty teak garden furniture around a teak table and you will almost certainly get some admiring comments.

When shopping for teak garden furniture, it is important to look out for the heavy duty variety since their are some lower quality (and, it has to be said, cheaper) which do not last as long as the more solid version. You’ve come this far, don’t economize now!

Maintenance of teak garden furniture is minimal. If you want, you can take the benches, chairs and tables in over the winter but, provided you apply a coat or two of teak oil every Spring, it should come to no harm. Teak oil can be purchased from any big DIY center and a little goes a long way. Don’t use creosote, linseed oil or any other solvent - insist on teak oil and you will be rewarded with a piece of furniture that looks as good as the day you bought it. Why not take the opportunity to do a little ‘annual service’ and check the nuts and bolts that hold the furniture together?

We don’t take our teak garden furniture in. Living where we do, there are sunny days even in the middle of winter and it is a real luxury to be able to take a mug of tea or coffee, some biscuits and a good book, sit down on a teak bench and go and take in some sunshine and fresh air.

In fact, it’s such a good idea, I think I’ll grab that hot drink and go and use our teak garden furniture!



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Garden tractors are a very useful piece of kit. Selecting a model that is right for your plot and knowing how to operate it safely will ensure you get the most out of your new machine.

Garden Tractors: A Useful Tool For Gardeners

Looking at the historical development of tractors, the piece that follows is aimed at non-professional gardeners looking for useful tips on how to select the right tractor to maintain their garden, how to operate it safely and save fuel.

The Early Days

Steam engine garden tractors first appeared in the late 1800s, followed just before World War I by diesel engines. They were soon found of great use in farms by making labor-intensive tasks such as digging and moving soil significantly easier.

Choosing the Right Garden Tractor For Your Plot

The model you chose mostly depend on the size of the plot you are looking at cultivating and maintaining with it. A small tiller with around 2 to 3 HP would be fine for a plot of lass than an acre, but you may want to invest in a more powerful machine of 15 to 20 HP for anything bigger than 5 acres, especially if you intend to move large rocks with it. If you can get a contractor to remove the stones as a one-off job a smaller tractor may be fine for general garden upkeep.

Operating Your Tractor Safely

It is essential to follow a few easy safety rule to avoid accidents as even a minor mishap could make it difficult for you to get help.

• The tractor should always be purposefully designed for the tasks you are using it for, and well maintained.

• Always wear your seat belt to be protected though it won’t help much if the tractor ends up upside down.

• Check out the route on foot first for possible problems especially if you are planning to drive fully loaded on an unfamiliar path for any significant distance.

• Always remain focused on what you are doing, and keep your eyes firmly on the job.

• Don’t EVER give a ride to anyone on a garden tractor.

• Check that the tractor is stable when in parked position, and always use the hand brake if there is a chance its own weight could cause it to move.

How to Save Fuel

• Always keep your tractor in well-maintained condition.

• The tractor should be serviced on a regular basis to ensure the fuel filters are changed and the injectors clean. The use of fuel additive may help lower the servicing frequency.

• Air filters should also be kept cleaned and replaced at intervals as like fuel filters they have a significant effect on fuel efficiency.

• Finally the tractor should not be made to carry a greater load than that it is designed for.



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An outdoor wedding sometimes evokes images of a beautiful scenic view such as overlooking a cliff or the ocean side.  A garden wedding, on the other hand, is a type of outdoor ceremony that is steeped in the simplicity and beauty of a garden, and it can be as formal or informal as the couple wants.  In this article we will explore the basics of planning an outdoor garden wedding.

One of the most important things to consider when planning a garden wedding is the weather.  If the event is going to take place in August, you might want to consider an early morning or late evening ceremony, in hopes of cooler temperatures.  On the other hand, if the event is scheduled for early spring or late fall, consider a mid-afternoon time, when it is warmest outside and the beauty of the garden is most visible in the full midday light.

Once you’ve chosen the time of day for the ceremony, the next decision is the specific outdoor location where the event will take place.  The following are some things to consider when making this choice.

Wildlife - While you may welcome a pair of deer watching from a distance, you surely do not want wildlife meandering through the service.  If you’re considering a wooded location where there is a lot of wildlife in the area, this is something to consider.  Also be cautious about locations near standing water, as these areas are breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other insects that will certainly be unwelcome at your ceremony.  Additionally, when picking your nuptial spot, check the area for bird droppings.  If you are in a flight path of birds, it is possible that you or one of your guests could become the target of an unfortunate bird dropping accident.

Lighting - Consider the amount of natural light that will be present at the time of the ceremony.  Are there trees around the site that can help shade you and your guests during the ceremony, or will you need to bring in a tent for shelter?  Lighting is also something to discuss with your photographer ahead of time.

Temperature - If you have chosen a hot time of year for the wedding, you might want to pick an outdoor location that also has indoor air conditioned facilities nearby for your guests’ comfort, as needed.  If your wedding will take place in the early spring or late fall, you should consider the possibility that temperatures could be cooler than anticipated, and if this happens, are you prepared to bring in outdoor space heaters if needed?

Accessible Services - Try to choose a location that has access to public facilities such as restrooms, parking, and a place for food service.  Many brides hold an outdoor wedding and then conduct their reception at a nearby indoor location.  This can provide the best of both worlds: the beauty of nature and the comfort of indoor dining.

Decorations - The type of decorations you choose will depend largely on the formality of the wedding and the chosen location.  You may find that little to no decorations are needed, especially if you have chosen a spot based on its aesthetic appeal, such as a rose garden, for example.  If you do decide to decorate, you’ll want to be sure that the decorations will withstand all types of weather.  For example, an ice sculpture in July is never a good idea, and you don’t want elaborate or tall decorations in an area that is prone to high winds.

For most young people, and especially a young woman, their wedding day is one of the most important and anticipated days of their life.  Whether it is the culmination of years of anticipation and dreaming or a fun and unanticipated event, the common thread is that it should be beautiful and exactly what the couple wants it to be.



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 If you are fond of looking at home furnishings and structures that can adorn the interiors and exteriors of your home, then you should think deeply first and try to weight the pros and cons of having something before you decide to buy it. For instance, you may have seen a beautiful piece of statue that you think would look perfect for a corner in the garden but then looked ridiculous when you finally had it. Now, since a garden bridge is one structure that can be placed in the exteriors of your home, let us delve deeper into the considerations you should take before you order one for your property:

 1. Loving what you saw.

 It is true that there are many home furnishings and structure which are pleasant to the sight. One such example is a handcrafted garden bridge that you can use in yard or in your garden. Be solved on the idea of having a small bridge on your garden and imagine how you and the family will use it.

 

2. Where to Place It

 You may love how the bridge looks like in the photo but you have to think of where you can place it in your property. The good news is that the wooden garden bridges of today do not only serve as gap bridges but also as decorative elements. This means that you need not have a body of water (such as a pond) in your property before you can have a bridge. Since a small garden bridge is a very effective decorative piece, you can use it almost anywhere from koi ponds to garden beds to dry river beds or even to adorn a regular garden path.

 3. Short Span or Long Span Bridge?

 Of course, you do not simply point a lovely piece of wooden bridge and plop it down your property. If you want your garden bridge to be perfect in the perfect setting, you need to take necessary measurements. If you will be placing it over a koi pond, then take the measurement between the two ends of the pond. If you will simply put it as a decorative element in a garden path, then you can opt for shorter bridges. The great news is that you need not adjust based on what is available since many wooden bridge makers of today custom-make your bridge based on your needed measurements.

 

4. Deciding on the Details

 Aside from the length of the garden bridge, you also need to decide on a few details that you would want for your bridge. To be able to make sure that your bridge fits perfectly in your garden or home theme, you can consider different styles and designs. Choose from single or double rails or you can also choose the type of wood to be used. California redwood is one ideal type of wood that can look magnificent in any garden setting.

 

To see all of the breath-taking bridges, go to RedwoodGardenBridges.com. It provides a variety of Garden Bridges, koi pond and Landscaping Bridges. To contact one of their customer service professionals or design consultants, or to have a bridge customized, call 559-325-2597 For more video information visit http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=ts4QZziUpf4

 



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One thing is very true; there are unlimited choices when it comes to creating a garden. A garden can be any size. One can have a simple, yet delicious vegetable garden, or an elaborate flower garden that stretches farther than the eye can see. Allowing your garden to grow on its own is fulfilling, but creating a large garden is much more self-satisfying. Beautiful gardens require something extra to lend focus and support. To grasp that special appeal, one should place garden structures within their Garden of Eden.

Walkways are the first important structures to consider when constructing your garden. This is the first thing people will see when they come to enjoy your garden. It’s the gateway into your Garden of Eden and should not be taken lightly. There are different ways to approach the creation of a walkway. Walkways are not about overpowering a visitor, but instead are meant to introduce them to the garden. You might choose a simple closed doorway or a grandiose walkway of 10 feet or more. You could consider planting ivy that will grow into a thick cover for the entire walkway, leaving nothing but a glimmer of sunlight shining through. This entryway will invoke fantasy and fairytale ideas, and you can walk through it to see your personal Garden of Eden. However, try not to make your guests feel as if they are in a cage.

The plant formations will speak for themselves once they are inside the garden. The mood that your plants illuminate can be greatly enhanced by the structures that are used. A table and some chairs is the first structure to be added. These will allow people to sit comfortably and enjoy the world you’ve created for them. To avoid giving the space a forced feel, you’ll want to make sure the table and chairs you select match the natural feel of your area. Ivory-white or rustic wrought iron both work to capture this feeling. The final must-have in a garden is a fountain to become the centerpiece. Everything should revolve around your fountain. When you enter a garden your eyes are drawn immediately to a fountain area. This is why a fountain is essential for your own Garden of Eden.



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