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With rising temperatures and hopefully more settled weather, we can look forward to a colourful spring and summer.
This is, of course, contingent not only on Mother Nature but also our choice of materials and how we plant them.
Annuals are an old fai...
DATE: May 09, 2017
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Christmas gifts are a yearly ritual and it can take thought to give something practical.
Consider several aspects before choosing a garden-orientated gift. First, is the person a keen gardener or just a “knockabout” type? Is the gift designed for eas...
DATE: Dec 06, 2016
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Bermuda is another world. We live within a landscape and are fortunate to reside in such a tranquil location, with clean air and blue skies — and we take it all for granted.
As I drive around the island, I become disturbed at what I see on our roads...
DATE: Aug 17, 2016
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Late-season hurricanes can leave their mark in more ways than one.
They can create a situation where new growth will start to show, but slower than normal owing to the decline in temperature as we reach the end of the “growing season”. Damage appears...
DATE: Nov 17, 2015
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April showers are always welcome to kick start new growth in tandem with temperatures starting to rise. The garden literally awakens this month as consistent daily temperatures become the norm, which in itself bodes well for new growth.
Spring cleani...
DATE: Apr 01, 2009
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We would all like to have weed-free gardens, but we would certainly settle for almost weed-free beds with the right type of maintenance and plantings.
Maintenance should, I believe, be carried out on an as and when required basis; with this in mind a...
DATE: Jun 04, 2008
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o what are you going to buy your family and friends for Christmas?
For the garden enthusiast on your list, look no further than your local plant nursery and garden centre.
Gardeners by their very nature are hoarders, always having ? or believing so ?...
DATE: Dec 15, 2006
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The heavy rain in early August encouraged much growth, and with it increased leaf cover especially on trees with a canopy.
Such growth is most welcome as it creates a shady area to rest and relax, but cometh the hurricane season and one needs to be a...
DATE: Sep 13, 2006
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Privacy and protection are an important part of our daily lives, especially so when in a relaxing mode in the garden.
Noise and visual impact are the main offenders during the summer months, whilst in winter we can add protection from winds and perha...
DATE: Aug 11, 2006
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A bit later than normal but many of the (shade) trees have produced an abundance of flower and colour this last several weeks, especially the Poinciana both red and orange (Delonix regia), Lonchocarpus violaceus, Plumeria sp. (Frangipani) and Golden ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2006
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