Posts Tagged ‘garden’

The Use Of Patio Heaters In Business

Monday, October 4th, 2010

If you own a restaurant, pub or any business using outdoor amenities in a temperate climate zone, then you will know that custom is likely to drop off when the weather gets cooler. You know that you would not sit outside shivering yourself, so you do not count on anyone else to do it. The only answer is to modify the outdoor ambient temperature to an suitable level. Read More >

The Dahlia – The Man’s Flower

Monday, September 27th, 2010

The gigantic, gorgeous blooms of the Dahlia remind one of the saying, “It is man’s flowers.” They are supremely lovely. It is not to be wondered at that Harold Ickes, our former Secretary of the Interior, chose it for his favorite flower and at the time, perhaps, the largest collection of them in America. Read More >

Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Lawn

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010

Everyone wants a healthy green caroet in front of our house which we call a lawn. It takes work! Here are 5 tips to help you in your quest for healthy grass. Read More >

The Flawless Barbecue Party

Monday, September 13th, 2010

The three most essential elements of any barbecue party are the guests, the weather and the food. I can not make recommendations about your friends and family, you are on your own there, but I hope you will find my suggestions for the other two fronts practical. Read More >

Techniques For Keeping Cats Out Of Your Garden

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

It is very difficult to keep cats out of your garden, but do not give up, it can be managed. Cat owners may not understand why gardeners want to prevent cats gaining access to their gardens, but there are justifiable reasons, it is not always that gardeners hate cats. Cats are ferocious hunters and can also be very destructive. Read More >