Category: Lawns

Salon Prive 2012: Supercars, Classic Cars & more

As we've said before, Salon Prive is a Garden Party with endless Champagne and Lobster and manicured lawns that just happen to be littered with the finest automotive machinery on the planet. Yes, the tickets are expensive at north of £200, but you don …
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Turfgrass Growers Association launches responsible water use advice

TGA chief executive Tim Mudge said: “Our 'brown lawns are cool' campaign, which aims to educate homeowners that there's no need to water established lawns, was seen by the water companies as being an important water conservation message. They recognise …
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British gardens under attack from plagues of moles following wet summer

A surge in the hard-working diggers is threatening to destroy thousands of lawns as they uproot flowers and bury grass beneath soil mounds. The summer rain created perfect breeding conditions as males could more easily dig tunnels to find mates as the …
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Caravan exhibition pulls in the crowds

“I think British caravans are certainly the best- designed and the best-made in the world, and this year we have welcomed visitors from across Europe, including Germany, Scandinavia, Holland, France and more – the girl on reception speaks five …
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Anderton shocks Southport and Birkdale's Thomas in regional croquet contest

THE prestigious All England Croquet Handicap North West Regional Final was fought out on the lawns of Southport and Birkdale at the weekend, writes Kath Thomas. Players who had qualified in earlier heats at other north west clubs joined Southport's …
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Barnett tops the world after battle of Sussex

The 37-year-old former pro from Aberdeen, Scotland leapt to the World no.1 ranking after winning the South of England 35 and over senior's singles title on the famous lawns of the Devonshire Park LTC, for which he competes. Jason is the first tennis …
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Lawns & guinea pigs – GardenBanter.co.uk

Hi, I am a newby here. Recently moved into a property with a 25 x 35foot lawn. Our guinea pigs are put on lawn in a run each day. The lawn has a lot.
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In pictures: readers' most creatively striped lawns – Telegraph

Mr B Legg, New Milton, Hampshire. If you have a lawn you think worthy of sharing with the readers, send pictures to gardening@telegraph.co.uk. Competition …
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Thousands flock to Cottingham for 2012 Lawns Caravan Show

The Cottingham Caravan Extravaganza is among the biggest conventions of its kind in the UK, and serves as an early indicator of the demand among consumers for these top-rated tourers. Speaking to the news provider, Willerby Holiday Homes team leader …
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Thousands enjoy the Great British Proms Spectacular at Castle Howard

THOUSANDS of music fans celebrated the 11th year of the Great British Proms Spectacular at Castle Howard on Saturday. About 8000 people enjoyed picnics on the lawns of the stately home as they watched the world-renowned English National Orchestra, …
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Fed up mowing the lawn Weary of weeding Then stop – and …

I took both pleasure and pride in maintaining my acre of country garden. But keeping the garden so immaculate consumed me.
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Family fun at the ultimate event with pulling power

There will be a huge, well-stocked accessory shop in the Lawns Centre, run by Catterick Caravans, which will have an large range of items to catch your eye and add to the enjoyment of your caravanning holidays. Dealerships such as Kenmore Caravans …
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We want lawns not patios – 13th August 2012 Lawn UK

An article published by a leading national newspaper has this morning sparked fury in the turf industry. Bob Flowerdew was said to be talking, “A load of old …
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Lawns & Customer Service LBBC

An extra table was needed for this week's meeting! 19 people sat down for another fantastic breakfast. The numbers also called for tighter time keeping for.
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Honda robotics powers a home product: lawn mower

In this undated photo released by Honda Motor Co., its Asimo walking talking robot shows its new product lawn mower Milmo. Honda finally has its first product for the home packed with its … Mark Story: Maxwell Smith only logical choice for UK at …
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Bob Flowerdew sparks fury for urging homeowners to rip up turf

And Q-Lawns marketing manager Angela Lambert told Amateur Gardening: “People in the UK want a lawn; it's a quintessentially British Garden Feature. It's good of Bob to provoke debate but lawns are attractive to wildlife.” Amateur Gardening editor Tim …
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My lawn is going patchy!! – GardenBanter.co.uk

My first post. Used to have a really nice green lawn but started to get a bit patch: http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i1…0/photo-64.jpg Any ideas.
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The Olympics has cut into business takings in the Lake District, not just into …

Olympic symbol in the lawn of the Lakeside Hotel … Eyebrows were raised in some parts of the UK when Spencer Dale, the Bank of England's chief economist, said the Olympics would help bring the economy out of recession this summer. He was talking …
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Advice for drought stricken lawns

Recovery will depend on the type of grass that is planted in a lawn, said Gregg Munshaw, extension turf specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. UK specialists say one of the most common grasses seeded in lawns across the …
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www.just lawns.org.uk

examples of work. driveways, patios, gravel gardens, block paving, crazy paving, rockeries, planting, lawns, putting greens.
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Tricks of the trade Fake lawns, shower curtains, vase cleaning, wicker …

It is 80cm wide and 155cm tall, and priced at £210 (www.vintagevibe.co.uk, 01299 252467). For bedroom storage ideas, see Reader Offers. ***. Q – I am fed up with our shower curtain which sticks to you when you have a shower. I have looked everywhere …
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Lawns likely to recover from drought UK College of Agriculture News

Lexington, Ky. This summer's drought has not only been tough on agricultural producers, but it has taken a toll on many homeowner's lawns. While timely rains …
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UK lawns at risk as parking spaces at premium National Numbers …

Millions of UK front gardens have been turned into parking spaces, according to recently published research. Around seven million homes now have their front.
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Artist Julian Gosland to introduce 'vanscapes' at caravan show

His “vanscape” art will be on display at The Lawns show in Cottingham on Saturday, September 1, and Sunday, September 2. His work … Julian said: “I wanted to show this idealistic view of caravaning in the UK, with nice weather and beautiful scenery.
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Lawn UK twitter clinic – 28th July 2012 Lawn UK

There are hundreds of questions about lawns that we feel are not answered very well. We offer a Lawn UK twitter help session 24/7. Tweet us your questions, …
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Gold, not tears, this time for Murray

Britain's Andy Murray returns to Switzerland's Roger Federer in the men's singles tennis gold medal match at the All England Lawn Tennis Club during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 5, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth. Aug. 6. By Martyn Herman …
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Lawns likely to recover from drought

Soil samples can be taken to the local office of the U.K. Cooperative Extension Service. When seeding, homeowners should till their lawns to make sure they have good seed-to-soil contact. Adequate moisture also is imperative to successful grass …
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London 2012 Olympics: missed opportunity for official outlets with narrow …

Forget the competition on the roads, waves, tracks and lawns – the real intrigue surrounds what you can expect in the way of food at the Olympic Park outlets, and is it worth the money. McDonalds – London 2012 Olympics: A missed opportunity for …
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Drought sufferers spray dead and dried lawns green using lawn …

The environmentally-friendly turf dyes have become a hot commodity for those in the Midwest, South, and Northeast who have been affected by this summer's …
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London 2012: A guide to visiting Wimbledon for the first time

It's only three weeks since the last ball was hit at the annual Wimbledon Championships, yet tennis fans will once again descend on the hallowed lawns of SW19 with the start of the Olympic tennis tournament. Here's what first-time visitors can expect …
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