October 2017

Bonfire night is a great night of the year to celebrate with Family and friends. The majority of injuries that happen as a result of November 5th celebrations occur at family or private parties, rather than at publicly organised displays. If you are holding a bonfire / fireworks party, having proper precautions in place can help to ensure the safety of your guests, and you. Here are a few tips to help you keep your garden safe on Bonfire Night.

Choose your bonfire materials carefully

If you are intending to build a bonfire, think carefully about the materials you put on to burn. Burning a bonfire can be an opportunity to get rid of old furniture, fencing and other rubbish. Just because something is made of wood, it doesn’t mean its safe for a bonfire. The best materials for a bonfire is dry wood that burns quickly, untreated wood, leaves and brambles.

Build your bonfire on the day

When building a bonfire its best to build it as close to the time you tend to light it. Small animals such as hedgehogs and other small wildlife animals may nest in your built up mound if they are given the opportunity. Therefore if you build just before lighting there is less chance of small wildlife homing in there.

Look around you

Make sure the surrounding areas of the bonfire are safe. Choose your spot carefully, make sure the area around is clear of any items that could catch fire, once a fire catches it spreads which can be extremely dangerous. This includes checking overhead. You should also make sure that there is at least 25 meters between your bonfire and your spectators.

Do not use petrol

Although petrol can help speed up the rate in which a fire ignites, when using petrol or paraffin, things can very quickly spiral out of control. A drop of petrol or paraffin on your grass and the fire could spread. Saving some time lighting your bonfire is not worth the catastrophic damage that it could cause to you and your home.

Have water on standby

Being vigilant when running a bonfire is essential. Even if only lighting a small uncontrolled bonfire or letting off a few fireworks is crucial to keep water on hand just in case something goes wrong. This is a simple as having a small bucket filled with water or a hosepipe close to you and making sure that anything it is never left unattended. Once the fire is out you should also make sure to dump it down completely and remove any flammable materials from the site.

Keep an eye on children

Always keep an eye on small children as the majority of injuries caused by bonfire night activities and that happening to younger people either because they are not being supervised or because the children do not take take you seriously.

The majority of injuries caused by Bonfire Night activities end up happening to young people, either because they are not being supervised or because their Parents are do you not take a fire safety seriously. Did you know that simple sparkler reaching temperatures of 2000°C?

Know the law

As you know there are various rules and regulations on how to stay safe on bonfire /  firework night. It’s worth familiarising yourself with these regulations in advance no need to stay safe also to avoid fines and even imprisonment. On most nights it is illegal to set a firework off it’s between 11 PM and 7 AM when on bonfire night the cut-off point is midnight. When it comes to bonfires it is illegal to burn domestic waste that will give off harmful fumes. You can find out more about these regulations on your local authorities website.

If you require any assistance in preparing your garden with landscaping, tree trimming / cutting or garden waste removal please call us on 01905 620 291
or 07770 826 648.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable bonfire night.

With Halloween fast approaching it’s that time of year again to start thinking about pumpkin carving. Leading supermarkets are already selling pumpkin carving kits. The kits tend to contain a scoop and a pumpkin carving tool. Here are a few pumpkin carving tips to get you started.

Choose a good pumpkin

When choosing a pumpkin, opt for one that looks fresh, has a sturdy not soft stem, and that has a flat bottom (this will prevent the pumpkin from rolling)

Scoop it up

Using the scoop, thin the inner wall of what will be the pumpkins face to 1 1/4 inch thick. This will make it easier to pierce the shell.

Don’t waste it!

Before you throw away the pulp from the pumpkin think about all the tasty things you could make apart from the obvious pumpkin soup, what about making your own pumpkin pie, muffins, pumpkin cake, pumpkin bread or even pumpkin curry!

Going spare?

Get creative with the left overs! There are some very cool things you can do with the left overs, i.e. create a tongue out of the discarded pumpkin shell.

Keep it fresh

Spreading petroleum jelly aka Vaseline on the edges of your pumpkin will help to seal in moisture. To keep your pumpkin fresh try reviving it by soaking it face down in cold water for up to eight hours.

Let the heat out

Always cut a hole in the lid when using candles to let out any smoke or save yourself the stress and go with battery-operated imitation candle instead.

Safety

Choosing a battery-operated light is a safer option when lighting your pumpkin. Unattended candles burn through quickly and aren’t completely safe. With a battery-operated light not only are you being safe, you can achieve lighting effects that you cannot achieve with a candle.

At Right Cut Tree and Garden Services we offer a range of services to keep your garden in tip top shape, all year round. Here is a little bit about all the services we have on offer for you.

Block Paving, Driveways and Patios

Patios and Block Paving are a speciality of ours here at RIght Cut Tree and Garden Services. Whether you want an older patio or drive lifted and re-laid or a new block paving design created and laid down we are at your service.

Garden Landscaping

We specialise in creating beautiful gardens, and what shapes a garden is the way in which it is landscaped. We can work with you to create the garden of your dreams from initial design through to execution.

Garden Fencing

We offer a professional fencing erection service, using only high-quality fencing products. Always installed to British standards. As well as fencing replacements we also offer a fencing repair service.

Raised Beds

Raided beds, also known as timber walls or (sleepers) are great for growing a wide range of plants, promoting drainage and are particularly popular for growing fruit and vegetables. Raised beds are also a useful way to garden if you have restricted mobility, as they reduce the need to bend.

Garden Decking

We only use professional decking products. From small to large gardens we can construct any shape or size of decking required.

Turfing / Astro Turf

We can create stunning new lawns or lift tired lawns and lay new ones. All the turf we use is top quality, grown from reputable suppliers. We also have a range of astro turf / imitation grass available.

Tree Surgery

We offer a range of tree surgery services including tree pruning, trimming, and the removal of fallen and storm damaged trees. Private and commercial jobs undertaken, no job too small.

If we can help you with any of the above, you can call us on t: 01905 620 291 / t: 07770 826 648 or email [email protected]