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Buying a Lawn Mower

« 26 February 2008 | 23:17 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

Anyone with a lawn, no matter how small will at some point need to cut the grass, up root any weeds etc. Like most people, I normally manage to do this at weekends. Unfourtunately for me, recently, the cable on my lawn mower was cut when trimming the grass at the weekend.
This of course […]



Controlling Aphids

« 31 January 2008 | 0:51 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

Aphids are an insect with a soft body that utilizes their mouthparts to pierce and suck the sap from plants. These colonies of insects can usually be found on the underside of newly growing terminal growth. If a leaf becomes heavily infested it will appear yellowish and will eventually wilt. This is caused by the […]



Bonsai Seeds

« 9 January 2008 | 3:33 | University of Gardening, Education Resources | Comments Off »

Most people will probably tell you that growing a bonsai tree from bonsai seeds is a clear waste of your time. But even if this is known to be the most time-consuming among all methods, this is also the one that will give you the most rewarding experience.
The Japanese has a term to define the […]



Enjoy the Outdoors with a Patio Heater

« 24 November 2007 | 6:55 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

The outdoor patio heater is an elegant and practical solution
for warmth when you want to spend a classy and intimate evening
on the patio of your own home. Small or big, classical or
futuristic looking the outdoor patio heater will make all
evenings an evening to remember.
The decision regarding design of the outdoor patio
heater will be made based […]



Get Your Home Ready To Sell

« 19 June 2007 | 20:45 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

Have you been considering selling your home in the near future? If you have, then it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take a good long look at your home, using an unbiased eye.
After all, a clean, appealing, well maintained home has much better odds of selling, selling for more, and selling faster.
When […]



Gazebo & Garden Gazebo

« 14 June 2007 | 0:09 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

The garden gazebo is a thing of beauty, it has been known that in the past kings and queens had enjoyed gazebos in their royal gardens, setting up a trend of garden gazebos for history’s rich and famous.
Using a garden gazebo to any property is a wise step, it seems that what was true many […]



So which builder can you trust?

« 3 June 2007 | 6:40 | University of Gardening | Comments Off »

At some stage every homeowner needs to get the builders in. Whether its a necessity or for aesthetic purposes, raising thefunds for home improvements is usually the easy part.Finding a good reliable builder is when the problems start.
With the government’s new quality mark scheme now underway in most parts of the country, getting a reputable […]