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Greenhouse Heaters
July 31, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 44
Whether you own a greenhouse or cold frame, you should consider investing in a green house heater. During the cold winter months, you will need to provide protection for your plants, helping them survive the bitter conditions.
Jobs in the Garden for August
July 30, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 23
August is often one of the warmer months, susceptible to long periods without rain. Remember to mow your lawn lightly and frequently and raise your blades to help reduce draught stress on the grass.
Keeping Birds at Bay from pinching your Fruit
July 30, 2012| Posted in Wildlife Area| 49
We recently added an article to the Keen Gardener website with tips on how to grow fruit trees and previously one on how to grow soft fruit. If you have taken our advice and have grown your own, you may notice you, your friends and family are not the only ones enjoying the fresh newly grown fruit.
Saving Water in your Garden
July 26, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 17
If we experience a particularly hot summer, hosepipe bans are often put into force. There are several ways to help save water around the garden and put to good use during these dry spells.
Summer Time Products at Keen Gardener
July 26, 2012| Posted in Product Reviews| 44
At Keen Gardener, we welcome the summer with open arms and have a wide variety of outdoor equipment to help you and your family enjoy the warm summer days. There is really nothing better them heading out for a summer stroll and picnic.
Consider Planting Fruit Trees
July 22, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 46
As with all home-grown produce, fresh fruit plucked straight from the tree has far more flavour then that bought from any supermarket. Despite what you may believe, you really do not need very much space to grow a fruit tree.
Pond Pump maintenance advice for years of reliable service
July 19, 2012| Posted in Aquatics Area| 68
Pond Pumps are costly items within the overall budget for a pond, it follows therefore that you should look after your investment, even though they are designed to function continually over a lengthy period. Here are my recommended points for all pumps, but especially those capable of solids handling, eg. Hozelock Aquaforce
Using the right tools for the job
July 17, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 31
The Wolf Garden tools available today are the result of over eighty years experience in developing tools designed to make gardening easier for you.
Flower Power
July 17, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 32
We all love freshly cut flowers in our homes. There is nothing quite like their naturally perfumed scent or the wonderful burst of colour a flower display can add to a room.
Amaryllis the wow factor
July 16, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 62
A Majestic favourite, millions of amaryllis bulbs are sold each and every year. They really are a status plant with each stem producing between 2-4 flowers and larger bulbs producing up to three stems.