Wed, 07 May 2008 03:58:06 UTHelp around the GardenWed, 07 May 2008 03:58:06 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/lawn/weed.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/lawn/weed.htmlDespite your best efforts to remove all possible traces of weed before either sowing the grass seed or laying the turf, its inevitable that at some point your lawn will have a weed problem. It may be a minor incursion of clover or dandelion or a more painful thistle problem, but either way you want ridWed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/lawn/turf-care.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/lawn/turf-care.htmlWhen planning where to lay the turf try and leave a border near fences and walls as it is hard to cut the lawn there.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/lawn/mower-lawn-cut.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/lawn/mower-lawn-cut.htmlLawns are the most work intensive item you will have in your garden. During the summer months they can need cutting at least once a week. But is cutting the lawn as simple as pushing the mower up and down the lawn several times avoiding cutting through the electric cable?Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-roof.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-roof.htmlAfter the rafters are in place, you will be ready to put on the roof boards. These boards can be 5/8-inch by 6- or 8-inch tongue-and-groove boards. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-framing.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-framing.htmlFraming is the structural skeleton of your house. The drawing at the top indicates the important framing members of any of the cottages. Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-building.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/log-cabin-building.htmlThere are at least three types of foundation that may be used with many of the popular cottage plans available today. These are: a concrete slab on grade; a full foundation wall (or basement) around the outside perimeter of the building; and a pier type of foundation.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/distribute-water.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/log-cabin/distribute-water.htmlIn previous articles, I have told you how to get water. I left you pumping water into a pressure tank. The next problem is to get this water to the various fixtures.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/vines.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/vines.htmlFor covering walls of houses, boulders, stone walls, etc., the ivies are, of course, used more than other vines. Boston ivy is the quickest growing.Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/mosquito.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/mosquito.htmlWhat is nicer that a lovely backyard garden pond. The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. But what about Mosquitoes?Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-pear.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/prune-pear.htmlThe pruning of pear trees, in the early stages, follows the same pattern as that for apples. Basically, the treatment of established bushes, in a garden, is also the same for pears and apples. There are, however, a few points to which attention should be drawn.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/plant-pots.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/plant-pots.htmlWhether you live in a tiny city apartment or on a large country estate, gardening in containers is a way to add colour and the beauty of nature to your surroundings. The three main elements of creating successful containers gardens are:Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/perennials.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/perennials.htmlBiennials are generally very beautiful plants, with most attractive flowers. Perennials are the basic flowers of any garden. Each year they die and renew themselves for the next growing season. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/patio.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/patio.htmlPatios and terraces have always been popular outdoor spaces. Whether a Parisian courtyard or a rooftop alcove, only porches and sunrooms beat out these paved (or semi-paved) retreats in a recent survey of my readers as the most ideal outside living space. Let's examine some of the wide variety of patio surfaces. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/ivy.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/ivy.htmlIvy can be a beautiful addition to your garden, providing an excellent ornamental plant to your trees, fences, garden walls, or even to your home. The aesthetic appeal of a 16th century house covered in wonderfully kept ivy simply cannot be denied. The slightly crumbling brickwork set behind the green shoots of ivy provide many buildings with an idyllic character and really do remind you of 'England's green and pleasant lands'.Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/outdoor-lighting.htmlhttp://www.whatprice.co.uk/gardening/outdoor-lighting.htmlWhen the days start to get shorter, the darkness may drive us inside from our porches, patios or decks. Don't despair - outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of our outdoor living spaces. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 UThttp://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. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 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/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 UT