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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
With many years experience working as a Senior PA / Office Manager with excellent Human Resources and Administration experience I developed this blog to show what I can bring for businesses in the North East of England. In my leisure time homes are my passion and so I've captured things that I've done in my home and garden.

Friday, 28 September 2012

Colour in the Garden

Here's a quick check list for the weekend if you're looking to get out in your garden / outside area:-

Crocus lawn...bringing colour just for you!
Lawn
Repair any gaps and worn out patches to your lawn.  Visit Gardeners World for a quick "how to".
Raise the cutting height on your lawn mower
Feed the lawn

Flowers
Narcissus...bringing instant sunshine
Plant crocuses and dwarf narcissus in lawns.  Visit Spalding Bulb for some great offers!
Plant up patio pots for autumn interest
Lift gladioli, clean the corns and store in a frost free dry area
Collect seeds and berries from flowering plants

Maintenance
General tidy up; storing any pots in frost free areas (e.g. shed)
With the dark evenings approaching check out paths / outside lights are working
Clear any fallen leaves from greenhouse guttering

Weather Forecast (North East of England)
Saturday is due to be sunny all day with some light showers on Sunday.






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