Spruce-up for Spring: with

SPRUCE-UP FOR SPRING

By Hannah Lisseter DIRECTOR, GLANVILLES DAMANT

Spring is finally here, and the daffodils are bringing some much-needed brightness to the landscape. It’s that time when we start to think about having a good tidy up of the garden in the hope that the days will soon be warm enough for sitting out. Although the advice is to wait until temperatures are regularly above 10 degrees centigrade, we can still have a tidy up without disturbing the wildlife in the fallen leaves such as millipedes, woodlice, spiders and beetles, which are all essential for the garden ecosystem. The best way to achieve this is to move leaf litter and debris into a corner, rather than putting it on a bonfire or taking it to the tip. Solid stems can be used as stakes around the garden or made into wood piles. If you have cut down hollow stems, these can house insects, eggs and larvae. They can also be used to make a bug or bee hotel. I also feel more enthusiastic about having a declutter inside the house too – I love watching programmes like ‘Filthy House SOS’ with the kids, as it makes them want to join in too! It is a good reminder that material things really don’t matter, and we should make sure that wherever possible we look after our environment by recycling. There are so many amazing charities on the Island that we can support by donating good quality items that we no longer need. For most of us this is an achievable goal, and can even be made into a fun experience with the family. However, we often see homes where this has not been possible, usually due to the ill health of the resident. If this sounds familiar, then we can help. Whether that is by signposting you to local services, or by coming out ourselves to help when someone has gone into care, or sadly passed away. There is help out there and together we can make a positive difference.

At Glanvilles we offer a free initial consultation to guide you as to the next steps and offer support should you need it. Call us on 01983 527878 to see how we can help.

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