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Greatlittlegarden Gift Ideas For Christmas

16 November 2006 13:16 GMT

Greatlittlegarden Gift Ideas For Christmas

If you are struggling to know what to get your friends and family for Christmas, why not take a look at the www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk website and get some inspiration for gifts for the garden. We have got perfect presents for all ages from Trampolines and Go Karts for the kids, to workshops for Dad.

We have given you a head start by suggesting some ideas that you may not have thought of before.

Gift Ideas for Dad
Garden Shed or Workshops - Every Dad should have a garden shed or workshop where he can retreat to for some peace and quiet! Why not get the very practical 8x6 Heavy Duty Tongue and Groove Shed. It has got double doors to get all those big boys toys in and out of the shed with ease!

Gift Ideas for Mum
Tall Garden Store - Your Mum will love this neat little storage unit that fits into any small space in the garden. Its shaped door and zinc roof set it apart for normal storage units and the shelving inside makes it perfect for storing those smaller garden tools that usually get lost in the shed.

A Summerhouse - What could be more perfect than having a Perranporth Summerhouse at the bottom of the garden to sit and relax in. If the weathers hot, just fling the doors open, if its cooler then keep them shut. The fully glazed doors will allow the light to flood in what ever the weather.

Gift Ideas for the Kids
Trampolines for the Garden - What could be better than fresh air and exercise for your kids? With a trampoline, thats exactly what you get. Choose from a huge range for children of all ages and sizes from toddlers who are just finding their feet, through to young adults and serious trampolinists.

Go Karts - The perfect gift for all wannabe boy racers. Why not choose the Warrior Go-kart and get your little tykes moving fast, with its chunky wheels and streamlined body shape.

Table Tennis Tables - for the competitive among you theres nothing like a game of good old fashioned table tennis for fun and exercise. A perfect present for kids, teenagers and adults. You dont even need lots of room as some of our models fold away for easy storage.

Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to get more great ideas for Christmas presents, but hurry if you want to get it delivered by Christmas.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

Great big ideas from Greatlittlegarden

06 November 2006 13:28 GMT

Great big ideas from Greatlittlegarden

Monday 6th November, 2006

Greatlittlegardens range of summerhouses and gazebos offer all the inspiration you need to add a practical outdoor space and create an attractive focal point within the garden or if space is at a premium choose a building from our range that will sit snugly in the corner of your garden. Whatever your wish we have a building to make your dreams come true.

Available in a variety of styles and sizes, the natural timber designs of Greatlittlegardens buildings blend beautifully into any environment and are perfect for lazy days or summer entertaining or why not chill out at the end of the day with a cold glass of wine or beer. Most are spacious enough to accommodate tables and all designs are manufactured from Greatlittlegardens high quality timber to ensure the structures last for years to come.

Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to view our full range of summerhouses and gazebos as well as some great deals on arches, workshops, sheds, planters and many other garden timber products.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

The Beginners guide to easy composting

01 November 2006 14:00 GMT

The Beginners guide to easy composting

Regular lashings of rich, nutritious compost really can transform your plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables from average to outstanding; and this is one case when home-made is definitely best. So no more excuses - why not start now ready for next seasons mulching? Its easier than you think and all the ingredients are literally in your own back yard!

Six simple steps

Garden timber experts Greatlittlegarden have come up with the perfect recipe for making your own soil-enriching compost:

Step 1 - Choose the right composter
A good composter should be compact, allow plenty of air to circulate and offer easy access. These days there are plenty of ready-made ones available to make life easier, such as Greatlittlegardens raised, 27 cu.ft Composter (pictured; £59 from www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk). The Composter features a useful, weather-protective plastic cover to help the heating and fermenting process, plus a handy hatch so you can retrieve your ready-to-use compost from underneath, whilst topping up from above. Made from sturdy, pressure treated timber, the Composter is guaranteed against rot for 15 years.

Step 2 - Build up layers
Good compost needs just two main ingredients: brown and green. Heap on plenty of brown materials (such as dead leaves and plants, straw or sawdust) and layer with greens (grass mowings and any vegetable kitchen waste). Try to use more browns than greens as this will make your compost decompose better.

Step 3 - Make it moist
If the materials you use are fairly dry, water your compost heap from time to time to keep it sponge-moist. This helps the micro-organisms to sustain the decomposing process, but dont over-wet or those valuable nutrients will be washed away.

Step 4 - Mix thoroughly
Air is important to the bio-degrading process. Like water, oxygen helps the bacteria to break down the waste. Oxygenate your compost by forking it over occasionally.

Step 5 - What to avoid
Dont use diseased plants or tough weeds such as dandelions and couch grass; youll simply be spreading them back onto your garden later. Burn these, along with any twigs or large woody chunks that wont decompose. Steer clear of anything containing chemicals, and dont recycle meats or dairy products that could attract pests.

Step 6 - Ready to treat your garden
Your compost is complete when it looks dark and rich in colour, it should feel soft and crumbly in your hands and have a pleasant earthy smell. This normally takes around 6 months but if a few larger bits are left these will continue to decompose on your garden. Use your finished compost for beds, borders and shrubs as well as the kitchen garden (but be careful not to use unfinished compost for growing seedlings as the active micro-organisms will damage tender roots).

Improve your soil by forking in about a bucket of compost per square metre, digging to a depth of about 6"and being careful not to damage plant roots. Compost can also be used as mulch over the surface of the soil; protecting exposed plant roots from the sun, retaining moisture and releasing goodness deep into the soil.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

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Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to view our great range of sheds as well as some great deals on workshops, summerhouses, garden storage and gardens structures and many other garden timber products.

Storage solutions from Greatlittlegarden

26 October 2006 15:00 GMT

Storage solutionsfrom Greatlittlegarden

Tuesday 26th October, 2006

Who says storage has to be ugly! Need a home for your garden equipment or storing the kids bikes - Greatlittlegarden has the solution.

Greatlittlegarden is pleased to present a range of storage buildings which are stylish, functional and discreet. We offer a choice of buildings to suit every garden whether you need small and compact or large and spacious. We even offer a stylish composter so you can do your bit towards recycling.

Manufactured from high quality timber these buildings are the perfect solution to garden storage.

Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to view our great range of storage as well as some great deals on workshops, sheds, summerhouses, planters and many other garden timber products.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

Work, Rest & Play with Greatlittlegarden

22 August 2006 14:10 GMT

Work, Rest & Play with Greatlittlegarden

Tuesday 22nd August, 2006

We at Greatlittlegarden are very proud of our range of Workshops. We think these buildings are the perfect solution to stow away your summer garden furniture or the kids’ paddling pool, or simply to keep your garden equipment organised under lock and key.

Look on these buildings as an extra room and the perfect place to use as a hobby room.

All our buildings are made from high quality softwood timber with a 10 year guarantee against rot as standard. Greatlittlegarden’s workshops come flat-packed with easy to follow assembly instructions.

Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to view our full range of workshops as well as some great deals on arches, summerhouses, garden buildings and many other garden timber products.

Don’t forget to check out our monthly ’Hot Specials’.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/workshops or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

Come Out to Play with Greatlittlegarden

11 August 2006 15:35 GMT

Come Out to Play with Greatlittlegarden

Friday 11th August, 2006

Greatlittlegarden has introduced a great little range of children’s outdoor play equipment to complement its existing range of quality timber products for the garden.

Combining the natural warmth of timber with bright, colourfast plastic components, Greatlittlegarden’s outdoor play structures combine safety with creativity to provide the perfect solution for families with young children.

Tried and tested, these outdoor play structures have been built with safety in mind. The timber used in construction of the product range is finished to an exceptionally high standard and is smooth to the touch, with no rough edges. All designs carry the full CE and EN assurance marks for complete reassurance.

The Cabanna is a two-level timber climbing tower with an apex wooden roof and green plastic slide. The top level is sheltered, with a step ladder leading up from ground level, making it an ideal lookout post for children. Combining a two-level climbing tower with a ladder, green slide, double swing a trapeze bar and rings, the Cabanna Activity Centre offers a fun base for play for children of all ages.

The Loft Activity Centre has a variety of different activities on offer and plenty of space for play. It combines a ladder, slide and climbing wall with double swings, trapeze bars and rings. It’s raised platform area, which is accessed by the ladder or climbing wall, also has a canvas roof to provide shelter from the sun.

The Freeswing features a double swing seat, trapeze bar and monkey rings and is a practical, attractive play option for smaller gardens.

Designed to be fun and safe, these outdoor play structures are both practical and attractive and provide an enjoyable play area for children. Each product comes with easy step-by-step instructions for DIY installation.

Why not visit our website now (www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk) to view our full range of play equipment as well as some great deals on arches, summerhouses, garden buildings and many other garden timber products.

Don’t forget to check out our monthly ’Hot Specials’.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at www.greatlittlegarden.co.uk/play-equipment/cabanna-activity-centre-glg-39 or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.

Ready 'Shedy' Go from Greatlittlegarden

15 July 2006 15:38 GMT

Ready ’Shedy’ Go from Greatlittlegarden

Saturday 15th July, 2006

Looking for storage with style, then Greatlittlegarden has the answer. Is your garage full of clutter then we can offer you the perfect storage solution. Greatlittlegarden offers attractive pent and apex designed buildings which are stylish and a welcome addition to any garden. These buildings are perfect for the keen gardener to store garden equipment or to keep the kids’ bikes.

Designed using overlap timber to give a rustic feel or tongue and grooved planed shiplap timber for a sleek look we offer a 10 or 15 year guarantee against rot depending upon the model you purchase.

Why not visit our website now to view our great range of sheds as well as some great deals on workshops, summerhouses, planters, fencing and many other garden timber products.

Don’t forget to check out our monthly ’Hot Specials’.

Place your order now via our secure online order system at greatlittlegarden or contact us on 0870 300 9840 and we will be happy to take your order over the phone.