Hello again to everyone following our blog on the restoration and extension residential properties in Dublin. We have just commenced our third featured project which is a 19th Century, protected structure, Georgian Townhouse located in a quiet square in Dublin 6. We were commissioned by www.kingstonlaffertydesign.com after a successful tender process . [...]
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Although in October temperatures begin to fall and the days become shorter and colder, October is still a busy month to complete many outstanding gardening tasks (planting bulbs, transplanting trees/shrubs, maintenance) ahead of the winter period. During this period the garden is also stunningly beautiful as the autumnal look is in full swing and the [...]
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Installing Roof Structural Timbers Building a timber roof may not be as hard as you think! Wood is a very forgiving material and if you take the time to set the project out it can be very enjoyable process. Follow the sequence of this process and the challenges I faced, Securing the Wall [...]
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‘Low maintenance’ for many gardeners a form of Holy Grail, tends to focus primarily on reducing the time and energy required to looking after plants and weeding. One simple but very effective means of reducing or saving time is of course to use bark mulch generously around the garden especially in planted borders, containers and [...]
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Synthetic grass makes for wonderful lawns with many advantages for homeowners and users. Hard wearing, long lasting and apart from an ocassional clean up of fallen leaf are virtually trouble free. Synthetic lawns make ideal vibrant all weather surfaces for family play areas, pets and damp shaded sites. Non fade and free draining, synthetic grass [...]
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Successful balcony gardening is more achieveable with sensible container and plant selections. Apartment dwellers do make efforts to enhance and enjoy the balcony area. Considerable time & effort is invested to optimise this very important outdoor living space. In order to achieve a more satisfying and enduring balcony garden display, careful consideration of following points [...]
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There is nothing more disappointing when a large and expensive planter fails miserably to live up to expectations? Take for example, the popular selling and relatively expensive fibre clay planters. Yes they resemble and remind one of those classic stone planters but thats where any other potentail shared attributes with the classic originals ends. Unlike [...]
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Although September usually marks the end of summer and the start of autumn, it is still a busy and important month in the gardening calendar. Soil temperatures remaining warm and more moisture in the atmosphere ensures good soil conditions. This is an ideal time to keep the garden looking good, complete outstanding maintenance tasks and [...]
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From the outset the old, tired looking and overgrown suburban garden incorporated many of the typical challenges commonly encountered in many suburban garden projects. For example lack of structure in layout, sprawling unmanageable planting, significant level differences, more screening required, inadequate patio and outdoor space etc. In this project our objectives were very clear; To [...]
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Nothing comes easy, and while you will reap the joy of your self build it comes at a high physical and emotional cost. These are the lessons I have learned from taking on a self build. Enjoy doing it, otherwise it will be hell You need a greater motivation than saving money if you intend [...]
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