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Charcoal or Briquettes?
July 12, 2012| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 39
Lump charcoal has a lot of attractive qualities; it lights faster, burns hotter, and leaves very little ash compared to briquettes. Briquettes, however, are kind of like the fast food of charcoal; they’re cheap, reliable, and can be found in almost every supermarket.
Summer Wildlife
July 11, 2012| Posted in Wildlife Area| 39
During the warmer months you may not be the only one enjoying lazy summer days in your garden. Your garden will become a haven for wildlife so keep an eye out for the little visitors. You may easily notice the population of birds steadily increasing including the addition of blackbird, thrush and robin chicks, but your garden will also become attractive to hedgehogs, rabbits, frogs, squirrels and even badgers.
Moving trees and large plants
July 11, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 40
There are many different circumstances in which you may need to move a tree or large plant. But remember time and planning are essential for the move to be a success. If you are looking to relocate a plant or tree, the best time to do this is during late autumn or winter when the plants are dormant.
Bosch Cordless Mowers - more power, less hassle - Now Available at Keen Gardener
July 10, 2012| Posted in Product Reviews| 57
The Rotak Cordless Mowers from Bosch now feature “Efficient Energy Management†for longer runtime of lithium-ion batteries. They have extremely fast charging and are always ready to use. This enables the user to get full power without a cable.
BBQ Recipe: beer marinated chicken tacos
July 5, 2012| Posted in Barbecue Centre| 39
A delicious spin on chicken tacos. Give it a whirl, you wont be disappointed.
Possible Problems when Landscaping a Garden
July 3, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 61
Gardens can pose many problems especially when you are landscaping your plot. Modern properties can often feel over looked. If you are looking to achieve a sense of privacy consider erecting a fence or growing plants to create a softer less imposing divide. Choose mature plants, which are of an established height for immediate results. Before erecting a fence however, do check on your deeds or tenancy agreement to confirm the height of fence that can be used on your boundary.
Composting for beginners
July 2, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 38
Composting is not just for gardeners - it helps the environment too. Every year thousands of tonnes of kitchen and garden waste are thrown in the dustbin, which usually ends up in expensive, unsightly and environmentally damaging landfill sites.
Growing Peppers to Pick a Pepper
July 1, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 36
With the warmer months finally here, we can all start looking forward to fresh summer produce. Peppers are a firm favourite for gardeners and chefs alike. With the market full of different varieties, there will be one to suit your taste, whether that is mild, sweet or red hot - enjoy peppers fresh home grown from
How to Build a Climbing rose display
July 1, 2012| Posted in Garden Maintenance| 69
From as early as June, climbing roses can inject colour and scent into your garden. Their blooms will create an eye catching display right through until the first frosts of autumn.
Bringing a sense of the tropics to your greenhouse.
June 30, 2012| Posted in Growers Corner| 47
One of the main advantages of owning a greenhouse is the wide range of plants you are able to grow. Even if your greenhouse is unheated, you will be surprised by the range of growing opportunities available in comparison to the sometimes limited opportunities of the unreliable British climate.