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Ciitheroe 422324 (Editorial), 422323 (Advertising), Burnley 422331 (Ciassified) Make the most of winter garden


WINTER may almost be here, but the garden can still be interesting as bold and subtle leaf variega­ tions, shining berries and colourful, textured bark come into their own. But some plants will


need a little TLC to be at their best during the cool­ er months. Garden designer and


plantsman Andrew Mclndoe, managing director of Hillier Nurs­ eries, explains: "Some plants need a little help to get through the colder weather and for others this is a time of prepara­ tion for the coming sea­ son." Andrew offers the fol­


lowing tips: 1. Protect cordylines,


young acacias, and other tender plants from frost, using horticultural fleece. Plant cosies are easy to use and effective as they are made from heavier gauge fabric that affords even greater protection. 2. Move pots and con­ tainers close to the walls


of the house. The eaves will protect them from excessive winter wet and they will be more shel­ tered from cold drying winds. Water them in mild spells. Raise pots off the ground with pot feet or pieces of tile to allow free drainage and prevent waterlogging. 3. Keep off the lawn in


frosty weather. Walking on grass when it is frozen causes damage. In mild but reasonably dry weather, grass can still be cut at any time during the winter months - this maintains the lawn at a reasonable length and avoids a long lush lawn in spring that is difficult to mow. 4. Keep paths and


patios free from algae and slime. An effective path


and patio cleaner is avail­ able th a t is simply brushed or sprayed on to the surface - this can then be left to wash away with rainfall or be hosed down. No scrubbing is needed. 5. Prune roses when the


plants'are completely dormant in mid to late winter. Floribunda and hybrid tea roses are hard pruned to a few buds above ground level. Shrub and English roses are pruned lightly to pro­ mote bushy, twiggy growth th a t produces more flowers. 6. Apple and pear trees


are pruned in mid-winter and sprayed with a win­ ter wash to kill over-win­ tering insect eggs and fungal spores. Use an environmentally friendly winter wash based on natural plant oils. 7. Autumn and winter


is a good time to think about soil conditioning. Fallen leaves can be raked on to flower beds between shrubs and trees


and then covered with a layer of well-rotted farm­ yard manure or good gar­ den compost - earth­ worms should do the rest as they gradually drag the leaves and compost down into the soil. 8. Gather fallen leaves


and put them, damp, into large plastic bags. Close the bags and stack them in a comer of the garden. The leaves break down into superb compost in 12-18 months. 9. If storing fuchsias,


geraniums or other tender patio plants keep plenty of air circulation around the plants and water cau­ tiously. The colder they are stored, the drier they need to be. Removal of foliage helps to prevent fungal disease and keeps air moving through the plants. If problems arise cut back removing two thirds of the top growth and most of the leaves. 10. Feed wild birds reg­


ularly and think about putting up nesting boxes ready for spring.


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AT this time of year, when we start leaving and returning home in the dark, it is easy to feel like a mole never seeing daylight - especially now that the clocks have gone back. That is why it’s so important to get the


scheme are high. Not only does good lighting lift our


lighting scheme right in your home so you create a cheering, bright atmosphere no matter what the natural light levels. The rewards of a successful lighting


mood, but it also makes bland rooms look exciting. Lighting can disguise unsightly features and even alter the dimensions of a space. Lucy Martin, design director of John


Cullen Lighting, is crystal clear about what good lighting can achieve. "Good lighting shouldn't look as though


it’s trying too hard - it should be discreet, subtle and totally effective in making a room look stylish and appealing. "You don’t want people to walk in and


say ’great lighting’ - rather you want them to say ’wow, great room’. Successful light­ ing should enhance the space, not domi­ nate it." People are becoming increasingly


inspired by lighting effects seen in restau­ rants, hotels and clubs, and want to try to replicate them at home, says Lucy. "People are more confident and imagi­


native about using lighting. ’’They’ll opt for hidden light sources,


lights that glow, fibre optics or perhaps lighting a feature in a room like a painting or alcove." Whatever your choice for lights - note the plural as you should never have only


one light source - there is nothing nicer than sitting in a well-lit, welcoming space, where the light flatters the occupants and the room. We’ve turned the spotlight on to some of


the best lighting tips - so don’t be left in the dark, get switched on this winter.


LIGHTING TIPS © Shine, sheen and metallics are key ele­


ments this season, and ceiling pendant lights are back in fashion. © In a living room, use a combination of


general overhead or wall lighting supple­ mented by portable light sources such as table, floor or task lamps, or even well- positioned ceiling spotlights. 9 To create a relaxed mood, consider


accent lighting hidden behind cornices, bookshelves and glassware displays. Alter­ natively, try highlighting pictures and paintings mth a picture light. • Always fit dimmers so that you can


change the mood of a room. Ideally, have each type of lighting on a different circuit so that it can be controlled ie: table lamps on one, downlighters on another.


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