The Star: October 05, 2023
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26 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>October</strong> 5 <strong>2023</strong><br />
YOUR YARD<br />
Get your yard ready for warmer days<br />
With warmer weather and longer days, the time for outdoor<br />
living and entertaining is beckoning. So, be prepared by<br />
completing a few simple tasks around your backyard to create<br />
an inviting and relaxing space.<br />
Refresh your deck or patio using a pressure washer and deck<br />
cleaning product to clean off dirt, grime, algae, and fungus.<br />
Refinishing or resealing your wood deck will bring it back<br />
to life while extending its life. A few well-positioned screens,<br />
trellises, or planters provide privacy and shelter, while raised<br />
flower beds or hanging baskets add interest and colour to your<br />
patio. Extend time outside by installing or positioning outdoor<br />
lights and checking existing lights to ensure they are working.<br />
Pergolas, shade sails or louvre roofs create another sheltered<br />
outdoor space, while a built-in fireplace makes outdoor dining<br />
cosy and inviting. Clean and wipe down that winter-stored<br />
outdoor furniture, and repair or replace any cushions if<br />
needed.<br />
Kiwis love barbecuing, so before your first season’s cook-up,<br />
do a deep clean of your barbecue by removing any fat in the<br />
tray, then use a wire brush with hot, soapy water on the plate<br />
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and grill. After cleaning, heat them for several minutes and<br />
once cool, wipe the surface with some cooking oil.<br />
Check your fencing to ensure no repairs are needed and any<br />
pool fencing is secure. A freshly painted or stained fence can<br />
quickly refresh your yard’s look.<br />
Improve your property’s appearance by weeding gardens,<br />
removing dead leaves and growth and neatening flower bed<br />
edges. Next, prune shrubs and trees to eliminate twiggy<br />
growth and keep them looking tidy. <strong>The</strong>n grab your gardening<br />
gloves and tools and prepare the soil, adding vibrant plants<br />
and moisture-preserving mulch.<br />
Spring is the perfect time to dethatch your lawn and fill bare<br />
spots with suitable lawn seed. Applying lawn fertiliser now will<br />
boost growth and prepare for the summer months. Lawns and<br />
gardens benefit from irrigation or sprinklers, so if installed,<br />
ensure they work correctly.<br />
Whether investing in new lighting, furniture, or plants or<br />
doing a few repairs and maintenance, be inspired to refresh<br />
your yard to make it a relaxing and welcoming space over the<br />
coming months.<br />
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P O Box 10228<br />
P: 03 366 9583<br />
Christchurch<br />
E: info@kolorfulkanvas.co.nz<br />
8023<br />
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Phone 03 366 9583<br />
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR YOUR YARD<br />
Mulch: Mulching around plants helps prevent weeds growing<br />
and keeps moisture in the soil<br />
Water: Water your plants at cooler times of day, early morning<br />
or late evening<br />
Citrus trees: If you have a smaller yard plant citrus in a pot, then you<br />
can move them to sunnier spots or out of heavy rain<br />
Little clay pots: Make perfect cloches for protecting young plants<br />
from frost<br />
Space saving: Plant a vertical herb garden in a frame
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