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Brambles and Stinging Nettles are taking over the Countryside

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

A recent survey costing ten million pounds has revealed that our countryside is overrun by Brambles and Stinging Nettles along with a few other invasive species.
I am sure most of us that regularly spend time in the countryside are quite aware of this without such a vast amount of money being spent on the conclusion.
Brambles, [...]

Dog Coats for the Autumn and Winter

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Dog Coats. All dogs have a natural coat, some need a bit more protection than others in certain cold and wet conditions.
Long haired dogs are less likely to feel the cold but you will know only too well how long it takes to get them dry after a wet walk.
Short haired dogs are easier [...]

High Visibility Dog Coats: Free Shipping

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

With the darker nights creeping up on us, more dog walkers are having to take their pets for walks in the fading light.
There are a lot of mad motorists out there whose recklessness costs not only human life but animal’s lives too. With this in mind it is worth considering buying a High Visibility [...]

Bill and Kate’s Autumn Watch Gaffe

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

As much as I enjoy watching Autumn Watch, the comments and accompanied humour regarding the death of a squirrel by electrocution in Bill Oddie’s garden was disturbing considering the object and nature of the programme.
Perhaps even more disturbing is the fact that Bill Oddie has normal electric cable running down the fence in his garden [...]

Plant Roses in November

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

The month of November is the best time to plant new rose bushes.
The ground is still quite warm and the soil is manageable, allowing the roots to get a good start before the ravages of Winter set in.
Don’t forget to prune the bushes back hard prior to planting and mix a planting medium of [...]