Ashburton Courier: August 13, 2020

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Ashburton Courier, August 13, 2020
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HOME &GARDEN
Best interior design trends
Inflatable furniture, toilet
seat covers andwallpaper
borders are interior design
trends wewouldall like to
forget.
But inflatable furniture
andtaxidermy top the list
three in an newsurvey
carried out by UK based
kitchen retailer, Wren
Kitchens.
The survey reveals the 10
worstinteriordesign
trends of all time and
which decadewas
considered the worst for
interior design styles;
heads up,and np real
surprises, it was the 1970s.
In aworld where what
goes around, comes
around, especially in
interior designsthereare
some styles best left on the
shelf.
Some items, once
deemed the most desirable
feature/style to have in
your home, can be easily
replacedafew months
later.
Furthermore, design
trends can oftencome back
into fashionasconsumer
preferences continually
change.
However according to
the studythere are some
interiortrends we would
all like to forget.
The study of 2000 UK
homeowners asked for
their opinions on which
decadeswere the best (and
worst) for interior trends.
Asked to rankthe
following decades in
preference (1 being the
best)the results revealed
that the 1970’s with its
earthytones, dark cabinets
and wooden features was
Hard pruning for growth
Chrysanthemums canbegrown
fromcuttingstakennow or by
splitting theplants nextmonth
and growing therooted piecesin
the opengarden.
For cuttings, slice stems
immediately belowaleafjoint
withasharp knife.Plantinsandy
soil andkeepsheltered for afew
weeks. Propagation can be
encouragedbydipping the stems
in rooting hormone before
planting.
Rock gardens deserve
attention before springflowering
starts. Remove anydead foliage
and stems,then workgrittysoil
into any gaps, pressingdown
plantsliftedbyfrost.
Early camellias and
rhododendronswill be starting
to flower,awelcomesuccessor to
small bulbs suchassnowdrops
(Galanthus) andIris reticulata.
Slugs can be amenace in
spring, so check forthem under
spreading plants. Drop any found
in abucket ofboiling water, the
most environmentally friendly
way to kill them.
Ground prepared in autumn
for fruittreeplanting should be
in perfect order for puttingin
youngtrees. Theyare best
planted by the end of thismonth
but if thesoil is verywet, wait a
weekortwo.
Do notlet grassgrowuptothe
stemofafruittree ­keep an area
ofclear soil aroundthe base.To
preventcodlingmoth (Cydia
pomonella),which attacks
walnuts, pears andapples, a
codlingmoth pheromone trap
thatluresthe male moths to its
sticky padcan be used. Comfrey
is sometimes grown underfruit
treestoreducecodling moth.
The herb is cut two or three times
ayear and left on theground to
Do not leave fruit tree prunings on
the ground.
rot.
Apple and pear trees’ root
action willsuffer if drainage is
poor, socheck by digging a
circular trench,just clear of the
rootarea. If water collects in it,
diganother leadingoff it from
the lowestpoint. Fill thetrench
with drainagematerial, suchas
broken bricks,then cover witha
thinlayerofsoil.
Hardpruning willencourage
fresh growth in fruit trees. Cut
back the main leaders to twoyearorolder
wood. Rub off any
fruit buds. Reduce the spurs,
especiallyifstunted,byhalf.A
few can be cut backflushwiththe
parentbranch. Cover every cut
with pruning paste.Thisisvital
to prevent disease. Do notleave
prunings on theground.
Amulchofwell­rotted manure
spread overthe entire rootarea
of thetreewill give it aboost.
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the worst decade for
interior style and the retro
1950’s with soft shades,
coloured appliances, and
statement blackand white
floor tiles wasthe best
decade for interior style.
Full list (in order best to
worst): 1950s­soft shades,
coloured appliances, and
statement blackand white
floor tiles; 1990s ­
beginnings of minimalism
with all­white furnishings,
and warm woodenaccents;
2000s ­excessive useof
stainless steel appliances,
paired with granite
counter tops;2010s ­allwhite
kitchensare back,
with metallic accents
adding apop of colour;
1960s ­antique cherry
cabinets,bright colours,
with entertainment at the
heartofdesign; 1980scoloured
cabinets, tiled
counter tops and busy
wallpaper; and 1970s ­
earthy tones, dark cabinets
and woodenworktopsto
create acosy space.
The best andworst
interior design trends of
all time inflatable
furniture and taxidermy
are out, while barn doors
and painted open brick are
still highly favoured.
Full list (in order best to
worst): barn doors, painted
open brick, wall vinyl’s,
ladders usedasshelves,
wallpaper boarders,
mirrored walls, carpeted
bathrooms, artexwalls and
ceilings, beadedcurtains,
animal print, waterbeds,
popcorn ceilings,carpeted
or textured walls, toilet
seat covers, taxidermyand
inflatable furniture.
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