Cement

[doreen]

I am repairing an old garden wall. Does anyone know how I can make the cement appear older rather than the new grey colour that it normally is.

[Jugglering]

A few ideas on how to do this can be found here

http://www.pallensmith.com/index.php?option=co m_simplefaq&task=answer&catid=103&aid=736

and

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_faux_antique_distr ess/article/0,1793,HGTV_3395_1395009,00.html

I've also heard that plain yoghurt can be brushed onto concrete pots to encourage that "verdigris" look :)

[carrust]

You could try mixing ashes from a bonfire with your mortar mix before you add the water.I saw it used on a grade 2 listed building & it works quite well.