August 2010

Pre-formed Ponds - create a wildlife habitat in your garden

Pre-formed pond liners are a quick and simple way to create a mini-wildlife habitat in your private garden. All you need is a small amount of space, a spade, and a strong back (or at least know where to find one). Pre-formed pond liners are usually made of plastic or fibreglass, are lightweight, and easy to install. Easy to follow directions come with the liner, or there are many landscapers available who are familiar with the installation of pre-formed ponds in private gardens. You...

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Stainless Steel Water Features for your garden

Add a touch of class to your garden with Stainless steel water features. These features are becoming more and more popular these days both in the United States and in the UK. Stainless steel is very versatile which is great for reflecting water movement along the surface. These features look fantastic in either a modern or in a basic classic garden. Stainless steel is a very durable material. It is also very easy to maintain. There are very basic forms such as geometric shapes. Examples of these shapes ar...

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Lake Management for Golfing Clubs

Responsibly managing the lakes found in golf courses of golfing clubs is very important because this can help draw people to your club because a beautiful clean lake compliments a golf course and there are consequences for having a poor quality lake.Poor lake management can cause a lake or pond to lose its ecological balance and have negative effects, such as hard to look at algae build up, an aggressive growth of weeds, a decreased fish population, and unpleasant odour. If poor quality water is used to supply a...

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Custom Made Water Features for Your Business

If you want custom made water features for your business, you will find that there will be more restrictions than with those that you put in your garden. You will be aiming for a different atmosphere. Keep your client base in mind as you choose what to implement. In an office building, you will want to have a more conservative look. Water running over a stone etched with your logo is a common and simple idea. You can choose something that says something about your business, incorporating it into your...

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Making the most from your garden with garden lighting

Garden lighting is quickly becoming one of the more prominent home improvement products sold today. These lights are simple to place and come in many different designs and styles. To take advantage of the greatest use of garden lighting the placement of the lights are one of the top crucial factors in the decision. These lights can be placed for security purposes or for their aesthetic purposes. Some garden lights are so easy to install that the owner can move and place them several times. Li...

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Pest Control - benefits and uses both inside the home and around the garden

People think about pest control usually after they have a problem, but the best solution is to implement a pest control plan to keep bugs and mice out of the home or garden before finding out that they have a problem. The benefits of using pest control procedures inside the home are obvious. Putting down a barrier of insecticide outside the home and around the baseboards keeps many kinds of harmful insects from entering the home. Similar logic applies to the garden, but it is not possible to keep bugs outside...

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Lake Management - aerating lakes

One of the critical aspects of lake management is to ensure that the lake has a proper amount of oxygenation. Oxygen is vital in promoting the healthy growth of beneficial organisms and to retard the growth of detrimental organisms. Oxygenation promotes the growth of aerobic bacteria, which clean up the bottom of the lake by eating the sludge which forms at the bottom of most lakes. Optimal oxygen levels also promote the growth of larger lake inhabitants like fish and arthropods. Many harmful organisms, such as anaerobi...

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Adding a H2X Momentum Swim Spa to your landscape

When setting up landscaping around your home it is essential not to forget the importance of some form of water. Many people may settle for a small fish pond or even a hot tub. Although, when it comes to water and landscaping, nothing beats the H2X Momentum Swim Spa. It is eye catching and does way more than an ordinary spa. While the H2X Momentum has therapy settings that allow you to enjoy stationary muscle therapy far better than the ordinary spa, it has other features as well. The H2X h...

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Summer Holidays - things to do around the garden

We all look forward to those summer holidays; a chance to feel the warm sun on our face and the gentle breeze in our hair; just the chance to get away from the everyday grind of life. However, most of us get bored to tears after a few days of just vegetating around the house. Taking a trip would be to nerve wracking, as well as expensive, but you want to do something. Well how about a bit of gardening? There are many tasks that one can undertake on a summer holiday in the garden that is both rewarding and easy to do. Want to do your part to help the environment and have that l...

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Garden Buildings: the Outdoor Room, Indoors

Installing a garden building in your favourite outdoor area can be a great way to utilise a beautiful space that may otherwise only be used for visual appeal. The variety of buildings available as storage spaces, greenhouses and even outdoor rooms can become an extension of your house with a hallway of luscious landscaping. Whether you’re looking for an office within peaceful surroundings, a personal gym or a guesthouse, the option...

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