Category: Gardening uk

The Chelsea Collection Exclusively at Homebase

To win a pair of free all day passes to The Chelsea Flower Show for Saturday 26th May 2012 courtesy of Homebase, visit Amateur Gardening magazine. Homebase is one of the UK's leading home enhancement retailers and is recognised for choice, … See all stories on this topic »

PR Web (press release)

High quality garden equipment by Husqvarna

Husqvarna's innovative gardening technology, such as the Chainsaw 135, brings professional quality equipment to the home. By Helen Pickles A lawnmower that cuts the grass by itself; a hedge trimmer with no cables; a rider mower that turns on a sixpence … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Cut the perfect lawn with Husqvarna's robotic technology

Take advantage of gardening equipment like Husqvarna's intelligent Automower so that you get to enjoy your garden while it does the work of mowing your lawn. By Helen Pickles The grass needs cutting. Again. You're spending so much time at work, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Finch: Water restrictions exist to protect aquifer levels

By Calvin R. Finch Stage 2 restrictions allow residents to water their lawns with sprinklers once a week on a designated day. Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, Eaornelas@express-news.net / eaornelas@express-news.net Restriction-free lawn watering was good …
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The Chelsea Collection Exclusively at Homebase

To win a pair of free all day passes to The Chelsea Flower Show for Saturday 26th May 2012 courtesy of Homebase, visit Amateur Gardening magazine. Homebase is one of the UK's leading home enhancement retailers and is recognised for choice, … See all stories on this topic »

PR Web (press release)

High quality garden equipment by Husqvarna

Husqvarna's innovative gardening technology, such as the Chainsaw 135, brings professional quality equipment to the home. By Helen Pickles A lawnmower that cuts the grass by itself; a hedge trimmer with no cables; a rider mower that turns on a sixpence … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Cut the perfect lawn with Husqvarna's robotic technology

Take advantage of gardening equipment like Husqvarna's intelligent Automower so that you get to enjoy your garden while it does the work of mowing your lawn. By Helen Pickles The grass needs cutting. Again. You're spending so much time at work, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Finch: Water restrictions exist to protect aquifer levels

By Calvin R. Finch Stage 2 restrictions allow residents to water their lawns with sprinklers once a week on a designated day. Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, Eaornelas@express-news.net / eaornelas@express-news.net Restriction-free lawn watering was good …
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Ken Livingstone plans gardening leave as his campaign prepares for defeat

Ken Livingstone today said he was simply thinking about doing a spot of gardening as he faced the prospect of defeat in the mayoral election. The Labour candidate told the Standard that he is just hoping it doesn't rain this weekend, as sources in his … See all stories on this topic »

Evening Standard

Gardens: Chelsea Fringe festival

In cities across the UK, gardening has become a community building tool and an outlet for designers and artists. Urban growing and activism are most definitely entwined – creating new green spaces, especially edible ones, often has quietly political … See all stories on this topic »

The Guardian

Perennial vegetables: a treat for tastebuds

Martin Crawford, who runs the Agroforestry Research Trust (agroforestry.co.uk) in Devon, grows and experiments with all sorts of perennial crops. The edible gardens are open to the public, and he has just written How to Grow Perennial Vegetables (Green … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Minnesota man arrested while mowing lawn in loincloth, swearing …

Before the lawn mowing incident, he had already been cited for making harassing phone calls, including calling the Fergus Falls Police Department and …
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Interest in competition is growing as gardening flourishes

On one side of the back garden path was an old, rusty pig sty that had long ago seen better days, an outside toilet and even an old car. Bit by bit, however, he began to tackle the overgrown jungle that was his new back garden.
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The sharp end: pestilence and plague in the garden

Stephen Lacey offers advice on how to deal with disease and infestation in the garden. By Stephen Lacey I arrived to give a talk at a local charity event clutching jars of interesting plants from the garden and full of the joys of the season, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Proof that grass is always greener on the other side as 40% look on our …

The poll discovered 42 per cent of adults peer longingly over the fence at the immaculate lawns, blooming hangings baskets and expensive garden furniture next door. More than a third of those questioned by Roundup Gel weed killer said they wished their … See all stories on this topic »

Daily Mail

Gardening Techniques Around The UK

A subject like gardening can get people interested, but at the same time, send them away. The thing about gardening is that you have to learn the ins and outs of …
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Bank holiday gardens and plant sales calendar

Here's our guide to the best gardens and plant sales open this weekend. By Ambra Edwards That extra day on a bank holiday weekend always feels like a gift to gardeners – giving you the time to tackle new projects. A mini-woodland always introduces a … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Lawn: the new money-maker for the textile industry

Rs1,000 is the price of an ordinary lawn suit, while Rs6,500 is what the fancier brands may cost. PHOTO:PUBLICITY FAISALABAD: With the advent of summer, the lawn fabric has become the largest revenue generating product for the textile industry; … See all stories on this topic »

The Express Tribune

Thousands in Olympic Park to Cheer on Games Heroes at Park Live Presented by …

Plans were unveiled to enable thousands of spectators to cheer on live sporting action in the Olympic Park, hear from medal winning athletes and enjoy a picnic on the new riverside lawns at Park Live Presented by British Airways, right in the heart of …
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Beat the ban: Despite a soggy April, Britain's still in drought – but there …

See www.environment-agency.gov.uk for more details. In some areas with a ban, you can still use a drip-feed or soaker watering system, as long as it's attached to a timer. This has long been professional gardeners' favourite way of watering, … See all stories on this topic »

Daily Mail

It's raining, again: Britain endures damp drought

By JILL LAWLESS AP FILE This Tuesday May 1, 2012 file photo shows a playground near Tewkesbury Abbey, background, a former Benedictine monastery, covered in flood water in Tewkesbury, England as heavy rain lashed southern Britain following the wettest …
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Mowing, Blowing, Hedge Cutting, Snipping $30/Hour | Landscaping …

Based in Dulwich Hill, Jacobs Bros Mowing Garden Service provides a high quality, dependable mowing and garden labour service to the Inner West, North …
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New data on lawn care product safety released

“I wouldn't hesitate to let my children and dogs play on a lawn where lawn care products have been used,” stated Katherine von Stackelberg, Sc.D, “as long as the products were applied according to their respective labels.
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Gardening project gets funding to keep going

A PROJECT that helps old and disabled people with their gardening has been given £24000 to keep it going for another year. Since September 2009 the Groundwork Herts Green Aiders has helped more than 150 people take back control of their gardens. See all stories on this topic »

Hemel Gazette

Petunias: still blazing their trail after all these years

'Sundrops' (Gardening Direct), for example, in the British-bred Designer series, must be the best yellow yet, a spectacularly sunny shade: rich yellow, with even darker veins and a paler rim. It is gorgeous, though limited in supply in this, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Utility asks El Pasoans to water lawns less

As part of its new bilingual education campaign, "Less is the New More," the water company reminds residents that the watering schedule allows households to water lawns three times a week on assigned days. The utility is asking that residents water …
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Chelsea Fringe 2012: Tom Turner's journey

The cottage was built in the 19th century in the style of a cottage ornée, and was given an Arts and Crafts cottage garden in the 20th — a symbol of England's peasant culture in the heart of the government quarter. “My grandfather used to buy fresh … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Asparagus prices set to rise as wettest April on record ruins entire UK crop

Tim Rumball, editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, said 'The rain has certainly been a relief from the drought but without warmer temperatures and wind the ground becomes waterlogged which encourages fungal diseases. 'If this sort of weather carries on … See all stories on this topic »

Daily Mail

Petunias: still blazing their trail after all these years

'Sundrops' (Gardening Direct), for example, in the British-bred Designer series, must be the best yellow yet, a spectacularly sunny shade: rich yellow, with even darker veins and a paler rim. It is gorgeous, though limited in supply in this, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Utility asks El Pasoans to water lawns less

As part of its new bilingual education campaign, "Less is the New More," the water company reminds residents that the watering schedule allows households to water lawns three times a week on assigned days. The utility is asking that residents water …
See all stories on this topic »

Chelsea Fringe 2012: Tom Turner's journey

The cottage was built in the 19th century in the style of a cottage ornée, and was given an Arts and Crafts cottage garden in the 20th — a symbol of England's peasant culture in the heart of the government quarter. “My grandfather used to buy fresh … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Asparagus prices set to rise as wettest April on record ruins entire UK crop

Tim Rumball, editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, said 'The rain has certainly been a relief from the drought but without warmer temperatures and wind the ground becomes waterlogged which encourages fungal diseases. 'If this sort of weather carries on … See all stories on this topic »

Daily Mail

Petunias: still blazing their trail after all these years

'Sundrops' (Gardening Direct), for example, in the British-bred Designer series, must be the best yellow yet, a spectacularly sunny shade: rich yellow, with even darker veins and a paler rim. It is gorgeous, though limited in supply in this, … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Utility asks El Pasoans to water lawns less

As part of its new bilingual education campaign, "Less is the New More," the water company reminds residents that the watering schedule allows households to water lawns three times a week on assigned days. The utility is asking that residents water …
See all stories on this topic »

Chelsea Fringe 2012: Tom Turner's journey

The cottage was built in the 19th century in the style of a cottage ornée, and was given an Arts and Crafts cottage garden in the 20th — a symbol of England's peasant culture in the heart of the government quarter. “My grandfather used to buy fresh … See all stories on this topic »

Telegraph.co.uk

Asparagus prices set to rise as wettest April on record ruins entire UK crop

Tim Rumball, editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, said 'The rain has certainly been a relief from the drought but without warmer temperatures and wind the ground becomes waterlogged which encourages fungal diseases. 'If this sort of weather carries on … See all stories on this topic »

Daily Mail

Downpours keep gardeners indoors – MSN UK News

More than half of Britons have not tended to their gardens since last year because of the irregular weather and constant downpours; according to a poll.
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Hedge Cutting | Hedge Trimming Services | Hedge Pruning …

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Hedge cutting Ascot Berkshire | New Dawn Garden Life

Hedge cutting Ascot Berkshire. Pictures show New Dawn Garden Life workers tackling a more challenging hedge. hedge-cutting-ascot-berkshire-1 …
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