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Butterflies comes Taking the headaches out of plans R.T. Farley
Anybody who has had an exten- work to be done, but he will also
to Shaw sion built knows that the process make the submission to the plan-
A recent addition to the growing of getting planning permission ning department and enter into Landscape
list of businesses within West and building regulation ap- negotiations with the building Gardener in
Swindon is the soft furnishings proval can be a time consuming, control officers if necessary. West Swindon
concept under the 'Butterfly' worrying and stressful exercise. Winter weather is not the best
label offered by Shaw resident, Local expert Steve Wright from for building works, but anybody 20 years of experience.
Kathy Lloyd. Grange Park provides just the who wants to get an early start in
Kathy transferred to Swindon service that people thinking of the spring next year should get Turfing, Paving,
from the Lincoln-based head- extending or altering their their plans and permissions now. Fencing,
quarters of an entrepreneurial houses need. Not only does he It all takes a long time and think- Planting new Gardens
electronics company three years draw up plans of the proposed ing ahead will pay off when bet- Rockery Construction,
ago in her capacity as PA/Secre- ter weather arrives.
tary to the Assistant Managing She offers a competitive serv- Having lived here for 11 years Pergolas etc.
Director. ice and tells me that, whilst she Steve Wright knows West Swim- New gardens
A developing interest in soft has not yet ordered the Mercedes don very well. He can be con-
furnishings and a two year pe- 300SL, Dick Lovett has kindly tacted on 871553 TEL: 875174
riod in Public Relations has fired supplied the brochure!
her own entrepreneurial fuse She welcomes soft furnishing For those special
and she is now 'going it alone'. enquiries on Swindon 874437. ( effects in the home
Beating the November Greys r rfly
Some tips from Claire Beaton SOFT ?! v*o,
November is a disgusting month, damp, foggy and chill. I do not
enjoy working outside in the garden and neither, in such weather, Please contact Kathy
does the garden enjoy being worked upon. Lloyd (0793) 874437
As with so many other aspects sprays to deck picture frames
of the pastime, the gardening and trimmings that an be wired
media tries to make you anxious onto twine to form festoons with Wzell ii pt (0
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and guilty about this lack of ac- ivy. This is another plant that
tivity. I was astounded to see one looks as attractive outdoors as Building Plans prepared, Planning &
newly published book extolling indoors and again has many Building Regulations Approvals obtained
the pleasures of the garden in variegated forms to brighten "All the headaches taken out of your hands."
winter being promoted with the your winter landscape.
phrase 'a book for the serious Against this evergreen mask All work undertaken by fully qualified engineer.
gardener.' Who do they think can be grown a bright highlight; Telephone Steve Wright on Swindon 871553
they are kidding? Viburnham bodnantense 'Dawn'
The best place to enjoy the has attractive pink flowers for a
garden in winter is from the in- month or more at this time. 61
side of a warm house. Careful Another plant that flowers on •
thought will make the view a bare twigs is the cherry Prunus o&erOatories
pleasant one; the plan is to mask subhirtella autumnalis. This is
a dingy view with an attractive normally grown as a small tree
evergreen or two along the sight- but can be grown as a bush or • Available In ,node,n..nd
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winter attractions. There are whit flowers throughout the ,jatt ttllt e11.t
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green shrubs that are ornaments some marvellous examples of 1 HANDIHIRE
because of their attractive shape planting for winter effect around TOOL AND PLANT HIi
or leaf variagation. My favour- the bus station plaza and outside
ites are hollies, mahonias and certain office buildings near the
viburnums. railway station. Pictures of these
Hollies are useful, attractive have already appeared in one
shrubs whose dark green leaves gardening book that I've seen.
glitter along their spines and Bus journeys into town give a
shine with yellow or white var- good opportunity to watch how
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When Christmas arrives care- this frustrated car commuter's
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