Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:03 UTGardening, home efficiency, recyclingWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:03 UThttp://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlXMT RSS generatorwebmaster@whatprice.co.uken-gbhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/webmaster@whatprice.co.ukhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/rose-bushes.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/rose-bushes.htmlFor planting roses a good garden loam with organic matter is important. It must contain peat moss, leaf mold, compost, rotted or commercial manure, and the bed should be prepared as far ahead of planting as is feasible in order to allow for settling of the soil. Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/brook-trout.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/brook-trout.htmlBrook Trout: Frequently gullible, yet extremely tasty, Brook Trout are wonderful trout to fish for - especially since they frequently inhabit the most beautiful stream settings in the U.S. Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/energy/woodchip-boiler.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/energy/woodchip-boiler.htmlWoodchip boilers are becoming a viable alternative for heating in housing. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/roses-buying.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/roses-buying.htmlThe following rose article was written by David G. Hallstrom for and originally published by So, you have decided to plant rose bushes in your yard or on your patio, porch or balcony. Now all you have to do is go out and buy some bushes and plant them. Right? Wrong!! Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/summer-ponds.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/summer-ponds.htmlUse an oxygen tester and air stones to keep your available oxygen level to at least 7.0 parts per million of dissolved oxygen in 90 degree F. water. Koi and goldfish start showing signs of stress at oxygen levels of 4.0 ppm and will start dying at 3.0 ppm. The higher the water temperature goes the less oxygen that's available.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/pond-protection.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/pond-protection.htmlCalifornia has earthquakes; we in the south and east coast have hurricanes. One thing we all share is power outages. Ours are usually caused by storms. Most power outages last only a few hours and only happen a few times a year. A hurricane is always a threat that hopefully will never happen or have only a minimal consequence. Flooding may be more common then a power interruption and both can happen at the same time.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/oxygen-levels.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/oxygen-levels.htmlSevere environmental stressors are the most frequent causes of sudden fish death in garden ponds or other fish habitats, and the lack of oxygen in the water is the number 1 stressor of all.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/hot-fish.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/hot-fish.htmlSummertime provides the best time of the year to water garden - and also to be on the alert for high-temperature problems in your pond.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/KOI-feeding.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/pond/KOI-feeding.htmlOne of the most rewarding and entertaining things about having a Koi pond is when your fish finally start eating out of your hand. There is no better way to learn each fishes' personality and temperament than to have them nuzzle your fingers when they are hungry. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-well.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-well.htmlThere are two different types of point. The regular point is used in sandy soils. The washer well point is used in gravel. This type has drilled and countersunk holes fitted with brass wire gauze. Drive pipe usually comes in 5-foot lengths. It should be galvanized so that it won't rust and should have externally threaded ends to receive the couplings as sections are added. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-plumbing.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-plumbing.htmlGalvanized steel pipe is usually used for the line from your well to the pump. There is another type of pipe that can be used on the cold water services of your system. This pipe is made of polyethylene. It looks like a garden hose but is many times stronger. It has the advantage of being much more flexible and lighter than any of the rigid types. Never use this type of pipe on hot-water lines. Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/nymph-fishing.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/nymph-fishing.htmlSmall stream nymphing is a very productive form of fly fishing. At times, you will not rise a fish to a dry fly. Yet there are fish feeding actively below the surface. So, you put the fly (nymph) to the fish.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/fishing-tackle.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/fishing/fishing-tackle.htmlOne of the most important things to consider when fly fishing is choosing your fishing tackle the right way. Many people overlook this important factor and start with the wrong assumptions. They first buy the fishing rod, then the fishing line to match the rod, then the reel and then they buy the flies they will need to fish.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/seed-propagation.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/seed-propagation.htmlAnnuals can be grown readily from seed in most cases. The method of growing depends upon the delicacy or hardiness of the seed, and may require planting in frames or pots initially, transferring to the bed only when the weather is sufficiently mild and the plants well grown.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-plum.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-plum.htmlIn this article you will find out how to prune plum trees. One of several articles on how to prune fruit trees. Pruning plum trees is straightforward, once the trees are established, and consists mainly of thinning out overcrowded wood. Some rather more detailed pruning is, however, necessary in the early years, in order to build up a suitable framework.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-apple.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-apple.htmlIn this article you will find out how to prune apple trees. (One of several articles from the author on how to prune fruit trees). Pruning apple trees can be done several ways. This operation often causes concern, and considerable variation in ideas exists on the subject, generally. Concerning bush trees in the small garden, the following points should be borne in mind. 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Performing a few routine maintenance tasks before you store your lawn mower for the winter can save you time in the spring, prolong the life of your lawn mower, and save you money over the long run.Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/flooded-garden.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/flooded-garden.htmlDo you have one or more areas in your yard that hold water after a rainfall? This is a common problem, and sometimes difficult to solve. Over the years I've talked with dozens ofpeople trying to battle this problem, and on several occasionsI have been hired to solve the problem.Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/evergreens.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/evergreens.htmlEvergreen trees and shrubs are more expensive in general than deciduous trees (trees that drop their leaves in winter). But they are worth their cost because of their year-round beauty, hardiness and longevity. Evergreens range from the broadleaved shrubs like rhododendron and laurel to the tall-needled cone-bearing pines and stately spruces.Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 UT