Black Fox Metalcraft Blog

Juggling family life and creating weathervanes - how it works for us.

On the website it says that the business is 'run around family life', so I thought I'd write a post about what this looks like day to day, and how ...

Tips For Creating The Perfect Customised Metal Business Sign

A sign is the first thing customers notice about your business, and it’s a chance to make a statement and reflect the brand and character of the co...

Tips For Arranging And Locating Your Summer Hanging Basket

When positioning a hanging basket it’s important to consider the aesthetics and also the optimum location for the plants to thrive. Here are some h...

Positioning And Fixing Your Bespoke Metalwork Weathervane

To make the most of your bespoke weathervane from both a practical and a decorative perspective, it’s important to consider the placement and fixin...

Top Tips For Choosing The Perfect Weathervane For Your Home

Bespoke weathervanes are a popular way to add charm and character to your home. Here’s a look at some of the classic styles and how to find the per...

Our newest Hanging Basket Bracket design

I've come back from a week away to find our hanging baskets coming into full bloom. The two at the front door are Manchester Bees, and the one at ...

Why A Lancaster Bomber Weathervane Has Enduring Appeal

Few metal adornments could be more evocative than a Lancaster bomber weathervane, with the iconic Second World War aircraft being instantly recogni...

Garden Makeover Tips To Get Ready For Spring And Summer

It will soon be May, which brings the joy of two Bank Holiday weekends, and hopefully some warmer weather! It’s an ideal time to start sorting out ...

How to attract wildlife to your garden

Whether it be birds, mammals or insects, they are all looking for the same things - a source of food and water, and a shelter where they are safe f...

Pastoral Puzzle: Why Did British Farmers Name Their Fields?

The traditional farm sign is a familiar part of the UK’s rural landscape, but many people don’t realise that farmers also name fields. Here’s a loo...

Spring at Borthwickbrae

Though we've not yet heard the unmistakeable call of Cuckoos in the woods behind the farm, and the valley is not yet filled with the sounds of chat...

A Very English Tradition: The Best Kept Village Competition

There is more to the Best Kept Village competition than just pleasant scenery or charming chocolate box houses and shops. Here’s a look at how it a...