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Is your home ready for autumn?

22-08-2018

As the scorching summer starts to fade into our memories, now's a good time to make sure your home is ready for the cooler, wetter weather. A few simple checks and preparations now can save a lot of bother and expense later. Here's our list of tips and reminders. Power through these and then you can relax, knowing that your home is tickety boo.
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Get your garden ready for autumn

22-08-2018

We've had a pretty decent summer this year. But once autumn arrives, who knows what each day's weather will bring. There's a good chance we'll experience some unpredictable weather. And high winds and heavy rain can cause problems around your garden. Here are some tips to help you make sure your garden's ready for autumn, so you head into the harsher winter months with everything as you like it.
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DIY Guide: How to lay your own patio

27-07-2018

A patio is just another way of saying ‘a paved area' in your garden. It lets you make more of your garden, whether that's entertaining or just relaxing. And it's a low-maintenance option so, once you've built it, you'll not have too much to do to keep it looking great.
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DIY Guide: How to build your own BBQ pit

27-06-2018

Making your own BBQ pit requires a little bit of work. But think of all the fun times you'll have once you've built it - that should keep you going.
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DIY Guide: How to clean your gutters. Easily.

31-05-2018

Cleaning your gutters is one of these jobs it's easy to put off. It's not exactly the most obvious way to look after your home. But it's an important task. It can lead to property damage and an avoidable bill to pay. If your gutters are full of debris then they can't move water away as they should. Which means water gets where you don't want it to get. It can get in behind the gutters and cause damp problems, it can cause wooden fascias to warp and rot and it can even cause damage to your brickwork if it's left unchecked for a longer period.
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DIY Guide: How to build decking in your garden with the right tools

19-04-2018

If you've decided to create a new outdoor space using decking, you've come to the right place. We've got all the tools you'll need for the project. But before you start laying your deck, there are a few things to think about first.
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Gardening DIY: How to remove a pesky tree stump

01-04-2018

There's obviously the aesthetic reason - a stump is unsightly. And a stump often takes up space that could otherwise be put to better use. You might also find that your stump has problems with suckering - where new shoots and growth occur on the trunk and the roots. Even if your stump is completely dead, it can still cause problems. Root diseases, like honey fungus, can spread across the garden - so it's worth making sure they can't take root by removing the stump.
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What is scarifying? Do I need to scarify my lawn? And how do I scarify my garden?

01-04-2018

Scarifying is a process that you carry out to remove organic matter (usually this is mostly weeds and previous grass cuttings) from around the base of your grass. It removes this lateral growth and helps to aerate the soil - which promotes healthy, uniformed growth. If you don't do scarify your lawn it will start to struggle as light and water will be unable to reach the roots of the grass. As water can't drain into the grass due to the organic matter blocking it, here in Scotland, where it rains a lot, you are likely to end up with water sitting on the surface, making your lawn soggy, unattractive and unusable.
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Welcome

02-03-2018

Welcome to a new year, a brand new website and our first Blog post! We hope you find our new siteengaging and easy to navigate; be sure to look out for exciting promotions and offers on a regularbasis. We will also be providing incisive comment and observations on relevant industrydevelopments. Feel free to add your own comments, we'd love to hear from you.
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Reporting Facilities

02-03-2018

Are you a Martin Plant Hire Account Customer? Did you know that we offer our account customers a wide range of customer reports online? To register access to our on line reporting system, please call Clare McConnell on 01698-327540 to discuss or e-mail admin@martinplanthire.co.uk  to arrange a secure login.
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