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Mowers – 2 stroke vs 4 stroke
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:43:35 +0000
If you are thinking of buying a mower, be it new or second-hand, there are certain things you must consider before buying. One of the more important decisions is the choice of engine type. Two-stroke engines require the fuel and oil to be mixed together (usually in a ratio of 25:1 or 40:1), and [...]
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Growing Camellias
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:33 +0000
Camellias are one of the most popular flowering plants. They are small trees that grow between 2 and 20m tall. The beautiful flowers are usually pink, red, or yellow – perfect colours for your garden. Camellias grow approx. 30cm a year, dependant upon their environment. There are over 200 different types of camellias.
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Brilliant Potted Colour
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:37:09 +0000
The first secret is a quality potting mix like Yates Thrive Premium Potting Mix, which is free draining and contains the right stuff to get your pots off to a great start. It has a slow release fertiliser in the mix as well as a wetting agent to …
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Seed Potatoes
Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:36:08 +0000
If you don’t have a lot of space you can grow spuds in containers. Fast maturing early varieties like Nicola are ideal and when it comes to a container you want at least 30cm wide and 30 cm deep with some really good drainage holes at the bottom. …
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DIY: Build A Boot Bench Seat
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:59:35 +0000
The drawers couldn’t be easier to make – they’re just a box with the lid missing. First step is to join the sides together using glue and nails, then attach the base. The timber for this is ply, it’s stable and less likely to warp but the drawer …
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Pests – Whiteflies
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 04:35:37 +0000
Sap-sucking whiteflies live on the undersides of leaves and make them wilt and turn yellow. The nymphs (young ones) are usually green or white; the adults are white. Disturb them and they will rise in clouds – but …
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Espalier Plants
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:22:04 +0000
Choose a plant that already has two strong bottom side shoots or laterals. Dig a hole directly under the trellis. Place the tree into the hole and position the laterals in the same direction as the wire. Back fill and water in. Now tie the …
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Tree Ferns
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:48:32 +0000
Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. Watering tip: …
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Fertilising Trees
Wed, 06 Jun 2007 10:45:19 +0000
Make a circle of holes right around the tree and then come in a metre and make another circle. If it is a big tree you can continue making circles, finishing about one metre from the trunk. Then put a good handful of Dynamic Lifter pellets into …
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Bulbs In Pots
Tue, 05 Jun 2007 17:43:58 +0000
Hands up who loves flowering bulbs in a pot. Of course the answer is just about everyone. Well don’t wait until spring and realise that it has all been too little, too late. Now is the time to do it if you want fragrant blooms and loads of …
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