New development offers perfect setting for cycling enthusiasts
Buyers seeking out the perfect home as a base for exploring the great outdoors need look no further than St James’ Gardens in Cowbridge.
Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes says that its development is on the doorstep of the popular Route 88 cycle path which runs through the Vale of Glamorgan from Newport to Margam Country Park. “This is a wonderful location for anyone itching to explore the great cycle routes in the area,” said sales director Richard Lawson. “What better time to choose a brand new home and get to know our exceptional surrounding countryside on two wheels, than in the summer?”
“Cyclists will find so much to occupy them from St James’ Gardens,” added Richard. “The development is surrounded by amazing Welsh countryside and the new community is really taking shape.
“Our team here takes great delight in showing visitors to St James’ Gardens everything this sought-after development has to offer, in terms of the stylish homes featured here and our wonderful surroundings.”
DON’T BAKE YOUR GLASSHOUSE PLANTS IN THE SUMMER SUN
Te maker of one of Britain’s most iconic glasshouses has given some timely advice about keeping plants cool in the summer sun. Paul Smith, the technical director of Griffin Glasshouses, producers of bespoke and the National Garden Scheme range, warns that even in overcast weather the temperature inside can reach levels that are harmful to plants. “Small structures are most at risk because the volume of air compared to the glass area is small causing it to heat up very quickly. Te best rule is that a glasshouse should have 25% of the floor areas as ventilation. Our structures are deliberately high because this has the effect of a chimney drawing the hot air up and out through the vents,” he explained.
Paul’s top tips are: • Water last thing at night and early in the morning as this reduces the evaporation of moisture and also prevents water droplets forming on foliage and risking scorching.
• If you are considering glasshouse shading reflective material is best as this drives the heat away from the glasshouse. Darker colours absorb heat, sending it back into the building. Whatever you use, make certain the shading does not block the ventilation.
• If you do not have shading there are proprietary materials that can be painted or sprayed on to the inside of the glass. Tis is easily removed in the autumn.
• Don’t forget that the doors can be a major source of ventilation and, if possible, they should remain open at night. • Vines are an excellent and natural form of shading.
“Remember, if you are working in your glasshouse in the sun and it’s too hot for you, it is most probably the same for your plants,” warns Paul. For more information on Griffin Glasshouses go to
www.griffinglasshouses.com
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