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  Gardora 12:09 on 31. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Structures ( 2 ), Wood, Wood Preservative   

  Treat Timber Structures 

  In dry spells, you can treat timber structures with wood preservative and stain: Make sure you use appropriate products.

   

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  Gardora 07:00 on 31. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Leaves ( 41 ), Pond ( 45 )   

  Rake Leaves out of the Pond 

  Care for your pond: rake out fallen leaves or shake off those that have gathered on protective netting.

   
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  Gardora 12:53 on 30. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Garden ( 102 ), Lawn ( 45 ), Lawn Repairs ( 3 )   

  Repair the Lawn 

  Damaged lawn edges or patches can be repaired with turves cut from other areas of the garden.

   
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  Gardora 06:46 on 30. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Greenhouse ( 35 ), Greenhouse Heater ( 3 ), Temperature ( 2 )   

  Check Greenhouse Heaters 

  Check that greenhouse heaters are functioning properly: Invest in a thermometer to monitor the temperature.

   
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  Gardora 12:40 on 29. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Plant ( 92 ), Roses ( 27 )   

  Plant Roses 

  Now is a good time to plant roses: avoid areas where roses were previously grown.

   
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  Gardora 06:34 on 29. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Containers ( 19 ), Cut Back ( 35 ), Debris ( 7 ), Tubs ( 2 )   

  Keep Tubs and Containers Tidy 

  Tubs and containers should be kept tidy: cut back and remove debris regularly.

   
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  Gardora 12:24 on 28. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Winter ( 31 ), Winter Protection ( 11 )   

  Check the Winter Protection 

  Check your winter protection structures are still securely in place

   
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  Gardora 07:26 on 28. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Algae ( 15 ), Paths ( 2 )   

  Remove Algae from Paths 

  Take action to remove algae from paths if they start to become slippery.

   
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  Gardora 12:17 on 27. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Fish ( 6 ), Herons, Pond ( 45 )   

  Watch out for Herons 

  Continue to watch out for herons stealing fish from your pond: the only way to discourage them is to net your pond.

   
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  Gardora 07:10 on 27. December 2009 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Frost ( 12 ), Grass ( 15 ), Lawns ( 36 )   

  Avoid Walking on Lawns on Frosty Mornings 

  Walking on lawns should be avoided on frosty mornings: It can damage the grass and lead to brown footprint-shaped marks.