Page 3 - Outdoor Living October 2023
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EDITOR’S NOTE






        Dear Readers,                        comfortable. Now is the time to act,   your home’s market value. Practical,
                                             making small or large changes that will   cost-effective improvements can
        Spring in Joburg is a time of simple yet   make a big difference in how you enjoy   make your property more attractive to
        profound pleasures. The air is filled   your outdoor world.               potential buyers or simply make it a more
        with the scent of yesterday, today,                                       enjoyable place for you and your family.
        and tomorrow bushes, signaling a     But it’s not just about human enjoyment.
        fresh beginning. The much-needed     Our feature on creating a pollinator   This issue is packed with helpful
        thunderstorms bring a sense of renewal,   paradise in your backyard underlines the   information, inspiring ideas, and real-
        while the warm evenings are the      importance of supporting the natural   world advice to help you maximize your
        perfect backdrop for braais and outdoor   world in our outdoor spaces. Discover   outdoor spaces this spring.
        gatherings.                          easy steps to attract and protect bees,
                                             butterflies, and birds, contributing to a   Wishing you a wonderful spring filled
        In this October issue, find practical and   healthier and more balanced ecosystem.  with memorable outdoor moments.
        attainable ideas to make the most of
        this delightful season. We bring you   In addition, explore the practical side   Warm Regards,
        straightforward tips and insights to   of outdoor enhancements. Learn how a
        enhance your outdoor living spaces,   well-maintained garden or a new outdoor   Nicola
        making them more inviting and        entertaining area can significantly boost   Editor



                                            CONTENTS







                                             Spruce up your outdoor living space this spring                   2
                                             Best Deck’s Composite Wood                                        5

                                             Choosing the perfect braai for your lifestyle                     8
                                             Gardens and Braais: The unsung heroes in selling houses          10

                                             Bouncing into summer with the Nqoba Challenge                    12
                                             Creating a pollinator paradise: How to attract bees, butterflies,
                                             and hummingbirds                                                 14
                                             WORX, You’ve Got the Power                                       16






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