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Why Regular Window Cleaning Protects Your Frames and Fixtures

Regular window cleaning isn’t just for clear glass—it protects timber, lead, putty, and stonework. Learn how routine care prevents costly damage to period homes.

Protecting Your Garden During Harsh British Winters

British winters can be tough on even the best-kept gardens. But with a bit of planning and a few well-timed tasks, your garden can survive the colder months and come back stronger in spring. This guide walks you through how to care for your garden during the winter without letting it lose its structure or charm.

How to Design Your Garden for All Seasons

A well-designed garden doesn’t peak once—it evolves. Here’s how we create elegant, seasonal gardens across Oxfordshire villages that stay beautiful all year round.

How Limiting Our Range Ensures Unmatched Quality

By working only in Oxfordshire villages, Garden & Glass delivers quiet, consistent quality that can't be matched by wider-ranging services. Here's why local focus matters.

The Smartest Window Cleaning Routine for Period Homes

Period homes need more than just clean glass—they need a window care routine that respects their age, materials, and charm. Here’s how we do it.

How to Bring Bees and Butterflies into Your Garden

Support local wildlife without compromising elegance. Here’s how to attract bees and butterflies into Oxfordshire village gardens—with restraint and rhythm.

The Essential Gardening Tools Everyone Should Own

Gardening isn’t about gadgets. It’s about using the right tools, well. Here’s our quiet list of essentials every Oxfordshire village gardener should have to hand.

Signs Your Windows Need Professional Cleaning

Not sure if your windows need a clean? Here are the subtle signs—beyond dirt—that it’s time for a professional touch in your Oxfordshire village home.

What to Expect from a Premium Window Cleaning Service

Not all window cleaners are alike. Here’s what truly defines a premium window cleaning service—especially in Oxfordshire’s heritage village homes.

Maximising Small Garden Spaces with Subtle Elegance

Small gardens can feel like a challenge, but with thoughtful design and planting, they become intimate, elegant retreats. This guide shares tips for making the most of limited space without sacrificing style or function.

The Difference a Professional Window Cleaner Makes in Village Homes

Village homes deserve more than a quick spray. Discover how a true professional delivers quiet consistency, care for heritage materials, and lasting clarity.

Why We Only Work in Villages – and Why That Matters

Garden & Glass works exclusively in Oxfordshire villages. Here’s why that decision protects quality, reliability, and your home’s long-term care.

Why Gravel Might Be the Smartest Investment in Your Garden

Gravel isn’t just loose stones—it’s a versatile, low-maintenance surfacing that improves drainage, defines spaces, and complements any style. Discover why gravel could be the smartest investment for village gardens, from Launton courtyards to Bampton drives.

Seasonal Garden Maintenance: What to Do and When

A beautiful garden doesn’t manage itself. This calm, seasonal guide walks through essential garden maintenance—month by month—for Oxfordshire village homes.

What Your Windows Say About Your Home’s First Impression

In Oxfordshire villages, first impressions are quiet but lasting. Discover how clean, well-kept windows shape how your home is seen—and felt.

How to Prepare Your Home for a Window Cleaner’s Visit

Preparing your Oxfordshire village home for a window cleaner is simple—but important. Here’s what to do to ensure a safe, discreet, and efficient visit.

The Subtle Art of Streak-Free Windows: Tips for Homes in Great Tew

The homes in Great Tew deserve glass that sparkles. Here's how we ensure a perfect, streak-free finish every time.

Creating a Wildlife-Friendly Garden: Simple Steps to Get Started

Even the most elegant Oxfordshire gardens can support birds, insects and small mammals. Here’s how to create a wildlife-friendly garden—without losing structure or calm.

Easy Ways to Garden Sustainably at Home

Sustainable gardening doesn’t mean doing more—it means doing less, with purpose. From low-input planting to clever seasonal planning, here’s how to make your garden more sustainable without losing its shape, structure, or elegance.

How Often Should You Have Your Windows Cleaned in the Oxfordshire Countryside?

Living in the Oxfordshire countryside comes with unique window cleaning needs. Learn how often to clean your windows to protect clarity and preserve charm.

Cleaning Leaded Windows Without Damaging the Frames

Leaded windows need more than a quick wipe. Here’s how we clean them safely—without disturbing fragile frames, mortar, or glazing in Oxfordshire village homes.

The Quiet Luxury of Consistent Service in Rural Oxfordshire

Why long-term, reliable service matters more in Oxfordshire’s villages — and how quiet consistency has become the new standard of premium care.

The Difference Between Domestic and Commercial Window Cleaning

Domestic and commercial window cleaning may seem similar—but for village homes in Oxfordshire, the differences couldn’t be greater. Here’s what sets them apart.

Creating an Elegant, Low-Maintenance Front Garden

Your front garden sets the tone for your home—but it shouldn’t be another job on the list. With the right design, planting, and materials, it’s possible to have a beautiful, low-effort front garden that looks smart all year round. Here’s how.

What to Expect From Your First Visit With Garden & Glass

Your first visit with Garden & Glass is calm, discreet, and thorough. Here’s exactly what happens when we clean your windows in an Oxfordshire village home.

Planning Your Garden Pathways: Style and Practicality

A garden path does more than lead somewhere. In Oxfordshire village gardens, it shapes rhythm, defines space, and adds lasting elegance. Here’s how to get it right.

Why Window Cleaning in Charlbury Is All About the Details

We don’t just clean the glass – we pay attention to every inch of your window, right down to the frames and sills.

How to Remove Hard Water Stains from Exterior Windows

Hard water stains on your windows? Here’s how to remove them safely—without damaging glass, frames, or surrounding stonework in Oxfordshire village homes.

Best Time of Year to Book Your Exterior Window Clean

When’s the right time to book your exterior window clean? For Oxfordshire village homes, timing makes all the difference. Here's what to know.

The Impact of Tree Cover on Window Clarity

Live beneath trees in the Oxfordshire countryside? Here’s how leaf cover, pollen, and shade quietly affect your windows—and what to do about it.

Why Soft Washing is Better for Oxfordshire Stone Cottages

High-pressure cleaning can damage stone cottages. Discover why soft washing is the safer, smarter choice for Oxfordshire’s heritage homes.

How Often Should You Get Your Windows Cleaned in Oxfordshire Villages?

Wondering how frequently you should be booking a window clean in the countryside? Here's what Oxfordshire homeowners need to know.

The Best Time to Prune Hedges in Oxfordshire

A practical guide to the best times to trim common hedges like box, laurel, beech, and privet—written for Oxfordshire gardens. Covers what to cut, when to cut it, and why timing matters.

Why Pruning is Key to a Healthy and Elegant Garden

Pruning isn’t just about control—it’s about long-term health, structure and seasonal balance. Here’s why elegant village gardens in Oxfordshire depend on it.

The Ultimate Oxfordshire Garden Calendar: What to Plant and When

Gardening in Oxfordshire follows its own rhythm. Here’s a quiet, practical month-by-month guide to what to plant—and when—for a beautiful, seasonal village garden.

How Often Should Oxfordshire Villages Book a Window Cleaner?

Living in an Oxfordshire village? Here’s how often you should schedule professional window cleaning to keep glass clear and materials protected all year round.

Creating an Elegant, Low-Maintenance Cottage Garden

Cottage gardens are often romanticised as wild and overflowing—but when done well, they’re structured, seasonal, and surprisingly manageable. This guide shows you how to create a low-maintenance cottage garden that’s charming without being chaotic, and elegant without being sterile.

The Best Time of Year to Book Window Cleaning in Oxfordshire

Wondering when to book your next window clean? Here’s how the Oxfordshire seasons shape the ideal window cleaning schedule for village homes.

Why Hard Water Marks Keep Coming Back—And How to Stop Them

Tired of stubborn hard water stains on your village windows? Learn what causes them, why they persist, and how to keep your glass truly clear.

Why We Focus Exclusively on Oxfordshire Villages

Garden & Glass works only in Oxfordshire villages—and that’s by design. Discover why this focus leads to better service, deeper trust, and lasting quality.

Choosing Between Pure Water and Traditional Cleaning Methods

Pure water or traditional cleaning? For Oxfordshire village homes, the right window cleaning method depends on age, materials, and setting. Here’s how to choose.

How to Keep Your Windows Cleaner for Longer

Simple, effective ways to help your windows stay cleaner for longer in rural areas — from wiping down condensation to trimming nearby plants. Perfect for homeowners in Oxfordshire’s villages.