http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk Helping to create the Garden of your dreams, the way nature intended Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:12:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Following my recent article on taking your dog on holiday, it occurred to me that, although I mentioned taking a first aid kit for dogs, I did not mention what should be included in the kit and perhaps more importantly how to administer first aid to a dog. Many of us ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/how-to/first-aid-for-dogs-on-holiday http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/skull-or-fungus Despite claims by certain politicians that the family is declining in importance, one only has to spend a fortnight in one of the UK's holiday resorts to realise that the family is very much alive and well. The family may have changed in its structure over the past thirty years, ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/seasonal-summer/taking-your-dog-on-holiday Many dog owners are unaware of the possible dangers certain 'human' foodstuffs contain when they allow their dog to eat 'tit bits' Most pet owners realise that 'human' chocolate is poisonous to dogs and sensibly buy dog chocolate, but how many dogs 'hoover' up the crumbs left over after our meal ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/hints-and-tips/if-your-dog-is-poorly-dont-give-it-grapes If, like me, you spend a lot of time outdoors you will notice certain creatures without really thinking about them. This year certain species are noticeable by their absence. To date I have not seen a single ladybird, the usual colonies of ants that busy themselves in warm spots like the underside ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/wildlife/where-are-all-the-summer-visitors Before I started selling Shepherd's Whistles I tried one myself and judging by the many questions I have received asking how to get a sound from the whistle, discovered they are not that easy to get a sound out of at first. Do not despair! It took me about an ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/hints-and-tips/how-to-get-a-sound-from-a-shepherds-whistle The charity, Garden Organic, Organisers of National Welly Week, are no doubt hoping for a wet week to help with their campaign! The serious reason for National Welly Week is to raise awareness of organic gardening. It is hoped that individuals, families, friends, schools and business will join the campaign by ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/national-welly-week-21st-27th-april-2008 One of the most satisfying aspects of gardening is growing your own plants, the question is do you grow from seed or buy already grown plug plants? Most satisfying has to be sowing your own seed, the anticipation of that first crack in the compost as the new born seedling emerges ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/hints-and-tips/seed-versus-plugs There are many sites dedicated to this subject containing much scientific and legal information. Here we are simply outlining the basic facts for people to use as a source of information or reference. The great crested newt is the largest British newt and the most threatened of its species. It is ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/great-crested-newt-triturus-cristatus Listed below are just a few extracts from news items over the past four years, indicating just how costly the Great Crested Newt can be! A new road in Leicestershire will cost an extra £1.7 million because of a great-crested newt colony which may be home to just one creature. Angry council ... http://oaktreehomeandgarden.co.uk/general-interest/great-crested-newt-the-bane-of-the-modern-developer