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06 MARTIN LEWIS 46 MEANDERING NATURALIST

Home in on the cheapest insurance In search of the redstart

08 JASON MOUNTJOY 48 PDSA

Remain seated until the ride has stopped Travelling with pets as lockdown rules change

12 ANTHONY MANGNALL MP 56 TRANSITION TOWN TOTNES

Moving forward after lockdown Incredible Edible volunteer sessions resume

30 HEALTH MATTERS 66 TOTNES LIBRARY

Using the NHS during Corona virus Updates, events & activities

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It really does feel like the town is wakening up from its Covid Useful Numbers
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Jason Mountjoy’s -Independent financial guidance

Please remain seated until the
ride has fully come to a stop…

The Rollercoaster of the last few months appears to be slowing! In contrast, the want to be captains would look back on the
Now is the time to look ahead, rather than dwell on the past, but market and have convinced themselves they saw it coming
it’s time to take stock. ‘Lest we forget’, as they say. and should have done something about it. We could see the
warning signs in China! They would have connected the dots
First, the facts: between the market drop and any one of the regular articles
warning about a forthcoming crisis. They would convince
Within a month the market ‘lost’ roughly 34% of its value. Those themselves that the recent recovery isn’t sustainable, and now
trusted brands that we have all come to love and cherish became might be a great time to sell and wait for the next market drop.
a third less attractive because of short-term uncertainty. Since After all, the economic data coming out isn’t great, as the future
then, in a dramatic turnaround, that is just over one hundred days is extremely uncertain. If they avoided selling at the bottom, the
old, the same market has gained about 28%. inner belief they have the ability to predict the market, reading
everything possible to stay ‘informed’ so that they can predict
Was it possible to predict either the sudden downturn or the the next crisis too.
remarkable recovery? Of course not. Was it possible to predict
BOTH? Unless you have a crystal ball then no. I encourage you to take stock, examine your actions of the past
few months, and consider what lessons you can carry with you
Having a bespoke ‘plan’ with deep-rooted emotional foundations on your investing journey. Which investor are you?
at its core, can stand up to the movements of the market. We
know that it’s not a matter of if the market will experience volatility The admiral also understands the number one enemy of the
(up and down), but a matter of when it will happen. Market history long-term investor is the financial monster called inflation
has been our guide and offered the lessons we have learnt. (the silent but steady increase of prices over time).
Sadly, this learning hasn’t been adopted by everyone, and in fact,
it is extremely worrying that many have learnt the opposite lesson. Over the last thirty years (about the length of an average two-
person retirement), inflation in the United Kingdom has resulted
It is human nature to try and become the ‘captain of your own in an item costing £1 in 1990 now costing £1.94 in 2020. Your
ship’ and take control as you aim to navigate the choppy water purchasing power has almost halved! But £1 invested in the
of the market. Whilst those who have studied the markets ‘the FTSE All Share is worth £2.98 today, and that’s ignoring thirty
admirals’ have a crew guiding them and know that trying to time years of dividends! All this during a period which included; the
the market’s inevitable ups and downs is a fool’s errand. We know dot-com bubble, the great financial crisis and the Covid-19
that amongst us are ‘the want to be captains’ and ‘the admirals’. pandemic.
Let’s look at what lessons these two different types of people may
have taken away from the recent crisis. What did you have to do to earn this? Two (behavioural) things:
1. Invest and stare out of the window (much harder than it
The contented admiral’s crew would have been reminded that
markets can go down a lot, often without warning. They would sounds, as we’ve seen recently).
have been reminded that the market does not follow the economy, 2. Be willing to see your investment value decrease by about
often recovering long before economic data suggests that the
future is looking brighter. They would have been reminded that it fifteen percent on average every year without being panicked
is always a good time to buy shares in the great companies of the into selling. Think of the yearly declines as hurricanes,
world, and never a good time to sell unless the money is required. unpleasant, but they pass.
They would have learnt to focus on what they can control.
Guiding you through these periods of volatility is
why we exist.

Jason Mountjoy DipFA / Independent Financial Adviser (Diploma) & Life Planner
Based at Waterside House, The Plains Totnes TQ9 5DW / [email protected]

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MOVING
FORWARD
AFTER
LOCKDOWN

Anthony Mangnall
Member of Parliament for Totnes

The last three months have been incredibly difficult harnessed to help deliver a new social care
for residents across South Devon. Our usually model. The military often talks about the need to
bustling high streets have been deserted, our well- understand the difference between supported
known independent traders forced to close, and leadership and supporting leadership. Our
our tourists and visitors asked to stay away. That caring groups have shown their leadership in this
said, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for area and we must learn from them as we develop
playing their part in defeating this virus. a new care model.

These challenges have taken their toll; financially, Our local businesses have been a source of huge
physically and mentally. It has been incredibly support throughout the Covid crisis. Supporting
difficult, but it has also been extraordinary to see them now is vital and will be key to providing local
the strength of our community. jobs and opportunities in the future. The fact that
Totnes High Street is not home to retail chains, will
Since the beginning of the lockdown, local groups I believe, put it in a far better position than many
have pitched together across the board; they have other towns across the country.
raised money for our food banks, Caring Groups
have seen their volunteer list surge, and the Town Integration is key, localism is essential. I believe
Council has quickly shifted its operations to pursuing policies that focus on these areas will
tackle this crisis head-on. Their work has been an see our society and community strengthened and
exemplar to the rest of the country. make us robust in the face of the unexpected.
The Chancellors announcement on the 8 th July
It is perhaps surprising to think back to January of is welcome news for the area, and I am very much
this year, when an independent study found that looking forward to seeing our economy rebound to
people were more likely to know more characters be greener and more resilient.
on Coronation Street than their own neighbours.
Whilst I suspect this study would not have had the It is an honour to be able to write in the Totnes
same outcome in Totnes, I would wager that this is Directory. This monthly publication is a fine
no longer the case across the rest of the country. platform to highlight the many brilliant businesses,
community action groups and local events that
The inspirational acts of our community groups take place here in our unique corner of the world.
have enthused a generation. But, now, as we look
at our path out of lockdown, we must ensure the I hope this and future articles will help to promote
lessons we have learnt are not confined to the the many excellent opportunities available across
pages of history. the area, highlight the fantastic work of residents
and keep you up to date with some of my work as
Building on the work of our caring groups we your local Member of Parliament.
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Ingredients Sweetness is dulled by coldness, it is why your white wine tastes cloyingly sweet if served
400g diced watermelon warm, so you want the mix to be slightly sweeter than you’d think. Basil and sweet fruit
flesh, large seeds removed go well together, you can use a sprig of mint instead if you can’t get any. This recipe will fill
400g strawberries 6 x 100ml moulds.
10 basil leaves Step 1: Put everything into a blender and blitz it until smooth a blender.
40g caster sugar, Step 2: Pass it into a measuring jug through a fine sieve. Add a little water to make
plus extra to tweak it up to 600ml, if there isn’t quite enough.
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reveal tender flesh beneath. Everything is roughly chopped and dressed in a simple tomato sauce. Aggressive in the making, but subtle
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Ingredients
14 red onions
1 garlic bulb
olive oil
salt and pepper
800g ripe tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 small glass of white wine
2 aubergines
3 red peppers
4 courgettes
red wine vinegar – to taste
30g basil

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Step 4: While the onions and garlic cook, quarter the tomatoes and toss in a large, heavy roasting tray with a generous glug
of olive oil. Season well and throw in the bay and white wine. Place the tray directly on the grill bars over a steady non-
direct heat; above the embers is ideal They’ll slowly collapse down into a chunky sauce. This will take about 25 minutes.
Add a dash of water if they look like drying out and catching at any point.
Step 5: Rub the aubergines and red peppers lightly with oil and place them directly on the bars of the BBQ, over a
medium-high heat. Keep turning every few minutes to get an even cook. In about 20 minutes (depending on size) they will
start to soften and blister. They are ready when they feel perfectly soft. Put aside until cool enough to handle.
Step 6: Cut the courgettes in half lengthways. Griddle them over a medium-high heat, flat-side down, for 3-4 minutes,
until nicely marked. Flip over and cook for a further 3-4 minutes.
Step 7: When cool enough to handle, peel the burnt onions until you are left with the tender hearts. Roughly chop them
and thrown into the tray with the tomatoes.
Step 8: Peel the blackened, papery skins away from the aubergines and peppers and discard. Remove and discard any
seeds from the peppers. Roughly chop them on a board and add them to the tray too.
Step 9: Cut the courgettes into a chunky dice and throw them into the tray.
Step 10: When cool enough to handle, squeeze the flesh from the garlic skin like toothpaste - a strangely enjoyable task.
You’ll end up with a sweet, sticky purée. Fold it into the ratatouille to your taste.
Step 11: Tweak the seasoning with salt, pepper and a dash or two of red wine vinegar, to taste. Tear in the basil just before
serving.

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WATERSIDE BISTRO RECIPES TO TRY AT HOME

SUMMER FRUIT PUDDING

Find more recipes at This is a dessert I look
watersidebistro.com forward to eating every
summer. You can make up
a bigger batch of compote
when you have a glut of fruit
or it can be made just as well
using frozen fruit. The recipe
calls for sliced white bread - it
melts into something quite
different with all the delicious
juices from the fruit.

Summer pudding needs to be
made at least the day before
you want to eat it, but several
days in advance is preferable.

Ingredients for 10 What to do
individual puddings: Put the water and sugar in a large heavy based sauce pan and bring to a simmer.
Wash and prepare the fruit, topping the strawberries and cutting them in half if
For the berry compote they are big.
1.5kg mixed summer Into the pan first add the currants and allow it to come back to a simmer before
fruit (raspberries, adding in the rest of the fruit and immediately turning o the heat and leave to
strawberries, cool in the pan.
blackcurrants and For the puddings
redcurrants. If you can Each pudding uses two slices of bread. From half of the slices, using a pastry
get some loganberries cutter and trying not to include any crust, cut out twenty discs of bread, one
they are a great the size of the top of your pudding basins and the other the size of the bottom.
addition as they hold With the other half of the slices first remove the crusts before cutting in half.
their shape better than You should have 10 tops, 10 bottoms and 20 side pieces.
raspberries.) Soak each of the bottoms in the juice of the fruit compote before squashing
300g caster sugar it down into the bottom of the mould. Next soak each of the sides and then
50ml water squishing these into place as well.
Using a slotted spoon, to lift it without too much extra juice, (as you have
For the puddings already soaked the bread) fill the mould to the top with fruit.
20 slices of medium Finally soak the tops and lay them on top of the pudding. Lightly cover with
white sliced bread cling film and refrigerate overnight, do not press down at this stage.
10 x ¼ pint pudding The following morning press down the lids gently so any excess juice flows out.
basins or similar moulds The puds are now ready to serve or will keep for 5 or 6 days in the fridge.
To serve, turn out onto a plate and spoon over a little of the juice that was left
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TOTNES FASHION
AND TEXTILES
MUSEUM

At the time of the Coronavirus lockdown the Totnes Many women, as well as men, were in uniform
Fashion and Textiles Museum was busy preparing during the war. Women in uniform did not receive
the 2020 exhibition, to be called ‘The Survival of clothing coupons and frequently wore their
Glamour’. Following the 2019 exhibition’s focus on uniforms for social events. After the war was over,
the twenties, the 2020 exhibition looks at the two most goods continued to be in short supply as
decades from 1935-1955. industry struggled to convert to civilian production
and Britain began to pay off huge war debt. Dior
There are two main influences on women’s clothing created his ‘Corolle’ collection in 1947, which
in the second half of the 1930’s the romance and came to be called the ‘New Look’, using much
glamour of Hollywood films for evening and formal more material in full, longish skirts with pinched
wear, and the apprehension concerning events in waists and rounded shoulders. However, the
in Europe on day clothes. The latter became uptake of this style was slow due to continued
somewhat inspired by military uniforms, with rationing and shortages and moves by the
square shoulders and heavier looking shoes. authorities to denounce it as unpatriotic.

After the first year or so of the war, there started Film continued to influence dress after the end of
to be a shortage of all sorts of goods. By 1941 the the war. Films like ‘The Wild One’, starring Marlon
Board of Trade first introduced clothes rationing Brando, set the fashion in menswear for leather
and then the Utility scheme. Ration coupons as well jackets and denim trousers.
as money were required to buy clothing. Only hats
and lipstick could be bought without coupons as By 1955 Britons were putting shortages behind
they were considered good for morale. The Utility them and moving into a period of greater prosperity.
scheme drastically limited the amount of material Women were able to put yards of material into the
and labour allowed to be used in making clothes. skirts of their brightly coloured floral prints.
Clothes rationing was lifted in 1949, but the Utility
scheme continued until 1952. The museum has If you would like a taster of the exhibition you can
several Utility garments in the collection which, see some large colour photographs in the window
though spare in the use of material, are well cut of Bogan House (opposite the market square).
and stylish. Also a virtual exhibition can be seen on our
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USING THE NHS AND OTHER HEALTH SERVICES
DURING CORONAVIRUS

At the moment it can be hard to know what to do Online Services and Apps
if you’re unwell. It’s still important to get medical All GP surgeries have online services which will
help if you need it. allow you to:
• Order repeat medication / prescriptions
There are ways to get medical help and • View part of your medical record
prescriptions online or over the phone. • Receive advice via an online service i.e.

The NHS app allows you to request medications eConsult which allows you to consult your GP
and does not require you to access a GP surgery online at any time with a 48 hours response time
to verify your account.
Going on Holiday?
Getting help from a GP Make sure if you are traveling that you take all
Currently if you need a GP, do not access the needed medication with you. As most GP surgery
surgery in person. You can use the following appointments are being completed over the
options: telephone or online you can contact your own
surgery even when away from home.

• Visit the surgeries website Urgent Medical Help
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• Call your GP surgery, who will be able to give home, or during the out of hours period the 111
online services can ask questions about your
you advice on what you need to do symptoms and help direct you to the correct
service.
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Hit the
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August

Totnes Ramblers are encouraging walking on
Devon’s great footpaths and trails this summer.
During lockdown seventy four percent of Britons
said they have taken up some form of exercise,
with the most popular form being a walk, according
to a recent YouGov poll. The poll found that over
fifty five percent are now walking for exercise. The
Franklin Trail (the circular walk around the edge of
Totnes) has great views of the town and beyond
to Dartmoor. Nearing completion is a new trail, the
Dartmoor Way.

Franklin Trail: A route around Totnes Dartmoor Way walking route

The Franklin Totnes Trail is a circular walk around A new long-distance footpath around Dartmoor
Totnes which came to life as part of a legacy has recently been created.
bequest from a member of the Totnes Ramblers,
Mr Edward Franklin. It’s a six and three quarter Following on from the creation of the Dartmoor
mile way-marked, circular walk with several Way cycling route back in 2013, the steering group
points of interest along the way, starting on the behind the project are pleased to announce that
Plains and walking via local landmarks Totnes the new Dartmoor Way walking route that circles
Riverside Station, Fishchowter’s Lane and Totnes the Moor with a total distance of one hundred and
hydropower scheme. It should take the average eight miles is nearing completion. This new, long
walker three to four hours to complete the walk, distance trail is a joint Ramblers and Dartmoor
but if time is limited there are options to shorten National Park Authority collaboration with funding
the walk by three quarters of a mile, two and three coming from The Franklin Fund administered by
quarter miles or four miles. Totnes Ramblers, Ramblers Holidays Charitable
Trust, National Lottery Community Fund and from
The walk is moderate, not suitable for pushchairs other smaller organisations.
and includes several steep ascents. Totnes
Ramblers have installed two benches on the Trail
which provide handy opportunities for a rest.

To download a copy of the map for this self-
guided walking trail visit Totnes Ramblers website:
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This trail will circle Dartmoor complementing the to savour and enjoy. The Dartmoor Way will be the
cycle route, travelling along quiet footpaths and route that will enable this part of Dartmoor to be
bridleways and little used byways linking many of fully explored.
the towns and villages on the edge of the Moor.
Differing in nature to ‘The Two Moors Way’ which There will be a High Moor Walking Link crossing
crosses Dartmoor in a North to South direction the moor from Tavistock through to Buckfast
and traverses quite a sizable amount of open enabling two smaller circles of either the north or
moorland, the Dartmoor way explores in depth, southern moors to be completed. The route will
the beautiful and diverse ’in country’ which joins link up with the Two Moors Way where the paths
up the higher ground between the open moor and cross at Ivybridge and Drewsteignton with all the
Devon farmland. possibilities of a variety of walking route
combinations. The option will be created to do a
This part of Dartmoor is often overlooked in favour split Dartmoor Way traverse, walking
of the high moor or the coastal areas. This shouldn’t some of it and cycling the rest of it!
be the case as there are wonderful wooded
valleys with sparkling streams that tumble off the Get updates on the Dartmoor Way project on
moor to explore, deep drove roads and bridleways Facebook: www.facebook.com/dartmoorway
that have been used for generations by farmers, and on Instagram @thedartmoorway.
travellers and local residents journeying between
settlements to retrace and charming villages and From early September, further information will be
moorland towns that have welcoming hospitality available at www.dartmoorway.co.uk

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TOTNES ELECTRICAL
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AGAIN….AND WITH A
BRAND NEW LOOK!

Welcome to the “new normal” following the enforced
Covid-19 shutdown and welcome to a brand new look
Beacon Electrical showroom. We have been working
hard behind the scenes during lockdown to continue
to provide delivery and services to our local customers
over the phone or via the web. BUT we have also jumped
at the opportunity to revamp our showroom with new
display stands, new carpeting and a new ceiling. We
hope you like the improvements as much as we do and
look forward to welcoming everyone back into the shop,
albeit from behind a face-mask and a few Covid-friendly
customer flow adaptions!

Whilst we are delighted to have re-opened our showrooms
we shall initially only be opening on limited days: Our
Totnes store will be open on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday each week, whilst our Kingsbridge branch can
be visited on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please rest assured we are still operating our phone lines
and website as normal along with our normal delivery
and installation services to same high standards you
have come to expect from Beacon Electrical.

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Totnes Community aim
to power Clay Park with
renewable energy

Residents at a new socio-eco housing development homes at Clay Park while making it more affordable for
in Dartington could benefit from their own supply of residents and supporting the local economy.”
affordable green energy, thanks to funding awarded
by the South West Energy Hub in partnership with the THCLT has planning permission for 31 highly energy-
Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership. efficient eco-homes at the progressive Clay Park
development in Dartington, offering a choice of
Community-owned Totnes Renewable Energy Society affordable rent or shared ownership for local people in
(TRESOC), working with Transition Homes Community housing need. It has invited TRESOC to become the
Land Trust (THCLT), has been awarded a Rural energy supplier, and to own and operate the system.
Community Energy Fund grant of almost £30,000. The
funding will be used to carry out a feasibility study into TRESOC intends to raise the capital to install the solar
the development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) array plus PV panels, microgrid, and operating system, estimated
on-site battery storage and electric vehicle charging to cost £180,000, through a community share-offer.
points at the 31-home Clay Park development. Clay Park residents will be able to purchase shares in
the scheme if they so wish.
If the study proves successful, a micro-grid will be set up
to supply the site, taking renewable solar energy direct Interest from the income to TRESOC will be distributed
to residents at a below-market rate. It is estimated that to local shareholders, strengthening the local economy,
the PV array could generate 180,000 kWh of energy, while boosting employment via local procurement
worth nearly £30,000 a year*, on which residents will rules. TRESOC will also develop an ongoing renewable
save approximately 10%. As well as improving local energy education programme in partnership with local
energy resilience, this would save an estimated 45 schools and Clay Park residents.
tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere annually.
The feasibility grant was provided by the Rural
Karl Tucker, Chair of the Heart of the South West Local Community Energy Fund, a government scheme
Enterprise Partnership said: “Our vision is to create a administered by the South West Energy Hub in
dynamic, highly prosperous region with high living partnership with Heart of the South West Local
standards and an outstanding quality of life, and clean Enterprise Partnership.
energy is an important theme running through our
activity, so I’m pleased that the South West Energy Hub Jon Rattenbury, Programme Manager for the South
has awarded this feasibility grant. West Energy Hub said: “This innovative scheme is a
great example of how developing local green energy
“The scheme could not only help to improve quality can bring a wide range of economic and community
of life for local people on lower incomes, but also benefits at the same time as helping tackle the climate
make an important contribution to tackling the climate emergency. We are really pleased to be able to award
emergency. We look forward to hearing the results of this grant funding to TRESOC and hope that other local
the study.” communities will be inspired to follow their example.”

Sally Murrall-Smith, TRESOC’s Operations Manager This is the second Rural Community Energy Fund grant
said, “The grant, worth £29,156, will be used to evaluate to be announced in the Heart of the South West this
the economic viability of the scheme, design the week, the South Hams Community Housing project
system, determine the best technology mix, and cover also won funding.
organisational and legal costs, community engagement
and project management.” Applications for the next round of grants from the Rural
Community Energy Fund are now being accepted with
“We’re delighted that TRESOC has been successful with a deadline of 14 September. Feasibility funding of up to
this grant bid, and we are looking forward to working £40,000 is available to community groups developing
with them,” added THCLT Project Coordinator Nicola renewable energy projects in rural areas of the South
Lang. “Delivering the PV array and micro-grid system West. For more information and details of how to apply,
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The Meandering
Naturalist

In search of the redstart

by COLIN HAIR

Each spring we are graced weeks to hatch after which both sexes rear
with the arrival of redstarts from the chicks for about another two weeks before
northwest Africa. My photograph they fledge. Two broods are often produced
was taken this year during April before they begin to depart south again in late
on Dartmoor and shows the more August and September. On average they only
brightly marked male. Both sexes have live for two years.
chestnut coloured tails which they quiver
during courtship and it is the fiery chestnut In recent years this species has declined
tail of the redstart which gives the bird its in Britain with about ninety thousand pairs
name: steort is the old English word for tail. present and it is on the amber list of species
with unfavourable conservation status.
Redstarts are mainly found in the west and
north of Britain particularly in mature oak This is probably due to droughts in its
woodland although they can be found in wintering grounds. Research is ongoing into
parks and gardens if there is suitable habitat the reasons for the decline of some of our
and holes in which to nest. They will also nest summer visitors including cuckoos and wood
in open fronted nest boxes and walls. warblers.

The female builds the nest which is made of Redstarts can be quite difficult to spot in
dead grass, wool and feathers in which five woodland because they spend most of their
to eight eggs are laid. They take about two time in the tree canopy and little time on the
ground. However there is still time to see them
this summer as they rear their second broods.
Often it is just down to luck if you happen to
spot them but the more time you can spend
in our beautiful ancient woodlands the greater
the chances of seeing this striking species .

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offers the following design
tips to gardeners who want
their garden to look good,
whatever the weather...

 Keep the overall design simple.  Pay attention to a few detailed areas.
When you're making a plan, use a few Surprise and delight by framing your front
sweeping lines to lead the eye from the door with a wonderful display of massed
viewing point, which is often the kitchen colour in pots. For instance, a mass of
window, right down to the back of your plot. flowering cyclamen crammed into a 'long
Tom' terracotta urn looks special and draws
 Turn your lawn into a welcoming green attention from less well tended parts of the
wide pathway, which almost acts as an garden.
arrow, drawing the eye or the visitor on a
journey.  If your garden is extremely small,
shaded or just damp, give up on a lawn
 Keep the planting simple. Mass plant altogether. It's not going to repay any
low-growing shrubs such as dwarf purple maintenance and you will spend years and
berberis for colour or clouds of Pittosporum fortunes bemoaning the brown patches and
tobira 'Nanum'. invasion of weeds and moss. Dig it up and
replace it with a top quality artificial turf. This
 Consider what your specimens will can be wonderful, a green carpet which
look like all year round, not only when always looks good, can be easily cleaned,
covered in foliage or flower. If you're allows rainwater and snow to drain away and
planting a tree, why not try a multi-stemmed doesn't need cutting or feeding. For a top-of-
birch? When bare from October to April it still the-range brand, try Easigrass.
has a lovely sculptural shape. Enhance this
through the evening by uplighting through
the use of a spotlight at its base.

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