Custom Built Cold Frame

A must have in the garden to give seed sowing an early start and protecting those seedlings from late frosts.

These are over sized, custom built cold frames made to your specifications and requirements.  Made from treated pine with clear polycarbonate glazing.  They can also be painted or made from Oak.

 

Approximate dinmensions for the one shown 

200cm (w) x 80cm (d) x 60cm (h)

cost of the example shown £500

Prices vary depending on size, material and specifications

Free local delivery and installatio

Custom Built Two Bay Compost Bins

Had fun building this custom, two bay compost bin for my clients here in Hastings.

Made using treated timber.  The compost bin is built in my work shop and then dis-assembled for easy delivery and installation.

Dimensions of the one shown. 

150x80x90 cm

Cost for the one shown £425

Prices vary as these are custom built to your specifications and requirements.  Compost bins can be painted or made from oak.

Free Local delivery and installation

Allotment Pond

Installing a pond on your allotment is relatively easy, looks good, encourages wildlife and can be completed within a day.

I used a preformed 140-litre plastic pond liner for my allotment.

Find a shelterd spot away from heavily used paths and in a sunny position
Place gravel and stones in the bottom of the pond.
Add water plants to help oxygenate the water and provide shade.   Placing a waterlily in the pond will help keep the water clear.
Always make sure that smaller animals who may fall into the pond have an escape route.  Provide stepping stones, a beach area, branches or small ramp.

For more information here's a link to the RHS page regarding wildelife ponds

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=622
 

Straw Bale Gardening

Using straw bales to make raised planting beds.  I first heard of this many years ago and thought this year I'd give it a go.  There's a bit of prep to do before planting as the bales need to be "seasoned" for a couple of weeks before you do.  The bales will break down over time and can then be used to mulch other planting areas.

Place the bales cut side up.  Soak the bales with water over several days.  Add a layer of compost and some vegan/organic fertiliser.

Add plants!

Any type of straw can be used but Wheat and Barley are preferred.

I purchased my bales from a local farm here in Hastings, East Sussex