INDEX homes & gardens
DID YOU KNOW? 21ST JUNE IS THE
LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR, SO ENJOY THE DAYLIGHT HOURS!
Boosting butterfl ies
We all know that butterfl ies and bees need a bit of a boost, so look out for the Nature’s Haven range of specially formulated wildfl ower seed which is bound to attract these insects to your garden. This new ‘all-in- one’ Easy Wildfl owers mix is a simple way to create a wildfl ower garden, quickly producing nectar-rich
fl owers. Just shake the pack and scatter the contents across a fl owerbed. There are several different packs to choose from, including Cottage Garden Choice mix, Butterfl ies mix and Buddleia Miss Butterfl y mix.
BENCHWORK! A well-placed bench, table and chairs or
even a hammock, are a gardener’s best friend. Too many of us spend every evening and weekend working in the garden without pausing to enjoy the rewards. Tuck your furniture into a sheltered, sunny spot, away from prying eyes and take time to relax. Gardens really are good for the soul and it’s all too easy to let this beautiful month pass without reaping the benefi ts. Ideally, your garden furniture could be left outside all summer long, so it needs to be robust enough to withstand some rain. Expect any timber furniture to ‘weather’ and turn silvery in time – think of this as adding to the beauty rather than detracting from it. Alternatively you can oil it with a good quality product to maintain the colour. Remember to check the sustainability credentials of your supplier – you don’t want to be responsible for felling the Amazon rainforests. There are some excellent ‘recycled’ products available too – some made from wood and others made from various plastics. • The bench shown here is by Andy Wood, a Brighton-based reclaimed furniture designer. For more details, visit
www.andywood.eu or call 07970 715950.
FORGING AHEAD
Looking for a unique touch for your garden? Perhaps a new gate, sign, or lamppost? Look no further than Brasted Forge near Westerham, Kent, where master blacksmith David Harman forges what we know as wrought iron. He is always delighted to create bespoke, traditional and contemporary ironwork such as handrails, lighting, furniture and signs in addition to gates, fences, railings, monuments and even staircases. • For more information, visit
www.brastedforge.co.uk
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4 THINGS TO DO IN THE
GARDEN THIS MONTH 1. Plant out your brassicas – broccoli, Brussels sprouts and summer cabbage, and put your tomatoes into their outdoor spot if the month is warm and pinch out some of the side shoots. 2. Net your vegetable patch against air attack from birds or ground attack from rabbits! Check your crops for pests – pay particular attention to the undersides of brassica leaves for larvae and butterfl y eggs. 3. Keep on top of the weeds by hoeing or weeding and water pots copiously when dry. 4. Prune your spring-fl owering shrubs once they have fi nished fl owering, then plant out summer bedding.
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