Period Features

Bold As Brass

Traditionally, brass should be kept shiny, however, many people prefer the attractive patina which occurs naturally over time and acts as a protective layer too.

Our brass products are all unlaquered and we are often asked how you should you clean them. As well as using well known brands and plenty of elbow grease many of our customers have tried homemade solutions which they have shared with us.

Here are a few for your amusement..... We have not tried them ourselves and we cannot guarantee whether or not they work! Please let me know if you have any other great recipes or tips yourself.

Vinegar and salt paste. Place the brass items in the paste for about half an hour, rub stubborn areas with a soft cloth, rinse with water and dry thoroughly.

Ketchup. Bring a pan of ketchup to the boil and cook until the brass is shiny, leave to cool, rinse with water and dry thoroughly.

In contrast......If you want to age brass. Cover the item in cow dung for at least 24 hours, rinse thoroughly and dry!!!!!

Farrow & Ball At The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Visit the inspirational garden display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to learn how harmonising paint colours in our wide selection of exterior finishes can greatly enhance your garden.

The Farrow & Ball stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will feature floral, herb and vegetable garden schemes designed by RHS Gold Award winner Gill Oliver. Known for her innovative designs for small outdoor spaces such as vegetable patches and miniature courtyard gardens, Gill’s designs prove that it is possible to enjoy beautiful flowers and organic vegetables in even the most compact garden space. Carefully selected plants and flowers, organically grown in peat free compost, harmonise and contrast with the Farrow & Ball exterior paint colours which will be on show.

Farrow & Ball exterior paints are the perfect choice for adding colour in your garden to complement plants and vegetables. Choose from our extensive range of colours and finishes and use them on everything from plant pots and window frames, to exterior masonry, railings and garden furniture.

Win A Really Useful Gardenware Trug

This month we've got a really useful gardenware trug to give away. Just answer one simple question and after the closing date of 31 May 2007 we will pick one winner at random from all the correct entries received.

To enter please take a look at our Traditional Garden Products. Then just answer the following question: What is our compost bin intended to look like?

Email the answer to us at competition@periodfeatures.net. Good luck!

The lucky winner of our February/March competition receiving a fabulous Gothic door knocker was Roger Walter. Many thanks to all of you who entered.

This month we've got a really useful gardenware trug to give away. Just answer one simple question and after the closing date of 31 May 2007 we will pick one winner at random from all the correct entries received.

To enter please take a look at our Traditional Garden Products. Then just answer the following question: What is our compost bin intended to look like?

Email the answer to us at competition@periodfeatures.net. Good luck!

The lucky winner of our February/March competition receiving a fabulous Gothic door knocker was Roger Walter. Many thanks to all of you who entered.