Gardening and DIY

Gardening

Gardening is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing activities around. Starting a garden should be a pleasure. But it does help to have a little knowledge of how to go about making a garden. Creating a garden bed, choosing plants and making them thrive are all techniques you can learn.

There are many websites on the internet providing tons of information, tips and ideas for all abilities of gardener. Some useful websites include:

• www.bbc.co.uk/gardening *

• www.gardenersworld.com *

• www.rhs.org.uk *

Why not also take a look at Hampshire Gardening Initiative webpage. There is lots of useful links and telephone numbers for organisations that can help you with your garden.

How about having a go at designing your garden using the BBC garden design tool.

1. Go to www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/design *

2. Select Virtual Garden.
   Start planning your garden, or just have a go for fun.

* Hampshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.

DIY

When you sit down and take a look at what needs to be done in and around your home, it is only natural to begin to think about the price that it will cost you. Although the thought of saving money can be an exciting one for most people, DIY home improvement can be scary, especially if you have never done a particular project before.

There are many websites on the internet providing tons of information, tips and ideas on DIY around the home. Some useful websites include:

• www.diy.com *

• www.diyfixit.co.uk *

• www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk *

Try picking a paint colour scheme by putting colours together and viewing them in 3d

1. Go to www.crownpaint.co.uk *

2. Select 3D rooms
   Pick and choose different colour schemes. Remember the colour you see on your screen may not be the exact colour. It is always worth requesting samples or colour charts.

* Hampshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.