AS the end of summer approaches and autumn beckons we tend to do plenty of work in the garden with the winter months in mind.

But, don't neglect your conservatory.

Often, when the bad weather arrives we stop using conservatories because they seem dull. And it's not surprising when the autumn leaves have settled on the roof and the rain has left dirty streaks everywhere.

Before you know it, mildew has arrived and your conservatory can seem quite dark and depressing. Cleaning the outside by climbing on the roof can be clumsy and dangerous.

One easy way to brighten up everything -- leaving the climbing and cleaning until the better weather reappears -- is by transforming your conservatory with blinds.

There are now special pleated blinds designed especially for conservatory roofs. Thomas Sanderson, for example, have a lovely range of colours to compliment any conservatory colour scheme, and you can get them made-to-measure. Ring them on 01705-232-600 to find out more.