On 28/1/08 12:06, in article
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Hello, I'm the type of person who doesn't mind the graft involved with
gardening but I just have no idea when it comes to design. I intend to
have my house on the market by july this year although that may get
delayed. So can anyone help with books, websites etc. that can show me
how to get a good looking (probably low maintenance) garden by july if
I start now? Oh, and like everyone (I imagine) I want to keep the cost
as low a possible.

TIA

Cut the grass and tidy lawn edges. Weed flower borders and then plant
brightly coloured annuals in pots. Many people like a blank canvas, so if
the flower beds are empty or non-existent, I wouldn't worry, as long as
they're clean if they do exist. The front garden is the first impression,
so again, keep it clean and tidy, removing any dustbins or cycles that might
be lolling around and which you don't notice because you're used to them.
Put a tub of something bright by the front door and clean the windows!
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Sacha
http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove weeds from address)
'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our
children.'