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Sasanqua Camellia Problems

...e. That way you’ll have the best chance of finding an answer to your problem.) Further information pH kits can be purchased at nurseries and hardware stores. They are also available from Burke’s Backyard for $16.50 (click on the Burke’s Backyard Shop link above for ordering details). Horse manure can be obtained from a horse stud or stable, or use cow manure ($53m3 from landscape suppliers). Wettasoil costs about $9 for 50ml, and SaturAid is price... read more

Mexican Garden

.... The pale terracotta tiles, also from Mexico, tie everything together and link in an earthy way to the terracotta ornaments. Mexicans are not afraid to mix colours, and Kelli thinks that the best way to create this style is to just put all your favourite colours together. She says that for some reason they give an authentic Mexican look without clashing. Kelli’s favourite part of the house is the banco courtyard. The colours there (especially the... read more

Building a Swing Set

...his is the required length of chain, and we needed four lengths with equal links. To attach the chain to the eye bolts use 10mm bolted shackles, tightening the shackle bolt with a shifter once attached. Go over the entire structure, checking all the nuts and bolts and making sure everything is secure. Slot the swing hooks through the last link in each of the chains and two swings. (Remember: the concrete will still need to dry for 24 hours before... read more

Driving For Dollars

driveway
...t with a plan view of your property and consider how the drive is going to link from the street to your house. A straight line might be an obvious choice, but on a slope, a curved drive can look smart, and the curve can work with the slope, making the driveway a curious element from the street view. The materials you choose will be reliant on budget, but adding detail to the driveway’s layout will help to make it look more interesting. If you are... read more

Hearing Dogs

...a reward system using food, toys and praise. Although they have a high success rate (90%) with the dogs they select from the pound, suitable dogs are not always available. To cater for the high demand for dogs, they hope to start a breeding program using Labrador Retrievers in the near future. How to apply for a hearing dog Contact the Lions Hearing Dogs Centre or your local Lions Club for more information. Lions Hearing Dogs Inc PO Box 164 Hahnd... read more

Pink Trumpet Vine

...shown in our segment good as a sprawling groundcover trained along a chain link fence Good points: hardy attractive flowers very free flowering virtually pest and disease free drought resistant Downside: high maintenance if pruned as a shrub or standard Care: Pink trumpet vine grows best in a sunny position, but will tolerate light shade. It needs a well drained soil and a strong support if it is to be grown as a climber. Water well until the plan... read more

Courtyard

...ecomes part of the living area, so it was important to create some kind of link between the interior and exterior design. Also the colours used in the courtyard needed to complement the interior house colours. Design solution A water feature made from a piece of African black/silver slate provides a focal point in the courtyard. Because of the way the slate is mounted and sealed, water runs away quickly preventing the growth of slime. The exterior... read more

Land Holdings

retaining wall
...er that builds up behind the wall. Examples include sleeper walls, modular link walls, gabion cages, and free-standing drystone or rock walls. Tip: porous walls can be a problem with paving where water stains will cause marks. To prevent problems, allow for a small garden bed or strip drain along the base of the wall to prevent seepage marks onto paving.   Sleeper walls These are probably the most popular retaining wall options. Sleepers can eithe... read more

Tennis Ball Dog

...onica Wilson wrote to Burke’s Backyard to tell us about Georgia, her black Labrador Retriever. Monica claimed that the dog can hold three tennis balls in its mouth at once! Don visited the Wilson family to see this amazing dog in action. Sure enough, Georgia held one ball in her mouth normally, and tucked the other two up under her flews (upper lips). Georgia was originally part of the Guide Dog program, but didn’t make the grade because she was a... read more

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

...larly the fourth most popular breed in Australia, behind German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers, according to the numbers of puppies bred each year. A proportion of any dog breed will show aggression towards humans and other animals and unfortunately those more popular breeds can attract the notice of less than scrupulous individuals who are out to make a quick buck. They will have little regard for producing puppies with good... read more

Don’s Expert Answers: would like to know if the 2 below plants (seeds and berries are toxic to dogs)

...e plant: N/A Upload photo if available: Other Comments: I have a chocolate Labrador puppy (12 weeks old) that likes to eat the blueberries and seeds along with the leaf. Can you please tell me if these trees are toxic to my dog. I can only find little information on them. Being native to New Zealand and promotes wild bird life. I purchased my home in January 2017 with these mature trees and I am worried that my dog eats the berries and sticky seed... read more

Headers and Huntaways

...breeds including the Irish Setter, English Hound, Old English Sheepdog and Labrador. Dogs found on New Zealand stations today are considered purebreds by farmers. Appearance Bigger than the traditional Border Collie working dog, the Huntaway and Header stands an estimated 15 cm (6′) taller. They’re not particularly attractive dogs, being bred purely for work rather than show. The dogs are usually black/tan or black/brindle and can have either a ro... read more