Did you know that we've lost more than half of our rural hedges in the past 50 years? As more Londoners dig out their front gardens for off-street parking, we are slowly turning a once pretty green landscape into a lifeless grey city.
Many homeowners consider replacing their original wooden frames with modern uPVC sash windows, but what if your home is a listed buildings, in a Conservation Area or has a leasehold agreement with stringent management conditions?
Garden pests can invade and destroy your garden, making life a misery for the keen gardener. However, chemical pesticides will also destroy the bugs which are beneficial to your garden, so try a few natural options first.
Visit any high street DIY store and you will see an impressive range of vermin repellent products giving you an indication of a booming market and problem every building surveyor and property manager needs to be acutely aware of.
Getting a little closer to nature gives you time to breathe and to reflect. Wimbledon Common in winter is a great place to go for some much-needed downtime!
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