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Lawn Time
Spring is a good time to sort out any problems you may have in your lawns.
Lawn problems include; sparse grass coverage, lawn weeds, patchy areas,
moss, soil insects, ponding, thatch and the health of grasses.
The first thing to do is an inspection of all your lawn areas and take a
few notes on what problems are found. Part of the inspection should be
to lift a little turf in each lawn to find out what is happening under
the ground. Read full article...
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Bud Movement - Trees
Deciduous trees and plants such as roses are now starting to move or in other words, break dormancy and start a new season.
This is about the last chance to prune if you have not already done so.
In actual fact you can prune at any time but with some plants such as
grapes they will bleed liquid if pruned late after the sap has started
to rise. Read full article...
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Ripe tomatoes for Christmas anyone?
Read full article - but you will need to get planting quickly
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Welcome to the August edition of Groundwork.
At the end of August it is feeling like a long winter with all this rain and cold weather. But tree buds are starting to burst and the daffodils are out in force so it will be barbeque weather before we know it.
Planning ahead and getting things ready for the summer lifestyle can begin now. Get some early tomatoes potted up for Christmas now! Also check out our quick survey about a new fencing product - you could win a luxury hamper worth $200. We also introduce StoneSet, a new product to New Zealand which I believe will be very popualar.
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Win a luxury hamper worth $200 by answering a quick survey about a new fencing product.
Tell us what you think.
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We have given the findaplant website an upgrade with a refreshed logo and a short video on how the site works for visitors and advertisers. Take a look at the video here...
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We are pretty chuffed to gain three places in market share within the top 10 Lifestyle - House and Garden Category - we are now at number six in New Zealand spread accross a wide range of websites related to building, construction, homes and gardens.
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Sustainable Paving Solution
Our resin bound paving solutions offer natural and
recycled materials, unlimited colours and a design flexibility no other
type of paving can match.
Unlike many traditional paving systems,
StoneSet paving is permeable; this means that any proposal or design
including StoneSet demonstrates a sustainable approach to drainage and
the environment.
As market leaders in resin bound paving, we have
the reputation, experience and innovation approach to make your life
easier and your designs outstanding.
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Congratulations to Jagas!
Jagas new showroom - new location - The latest look for luxury lifestyle
 OUTDOOR spaces demand strong design principles to successfully meet
the needs of the people living, working and playing outdoors and the
latest landscaping plans minimise fuss whilst also incorporating sleek,
clean lines.
At Jagas Paving and Stone, the contemporary range of outdoor flooring
complements modern interiors and creates restful courtyards where
families can escape daily stresses. This
long-established paving business has just moved to a stunning new
location in Cryers Road, East Tamaki where it has the space to showcase
its style in a dramatic landscaped setting. Read more... |
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Thai Fish cakes by Helen Jackson from Foodlovers.co.nz
500 g white fish fillets
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste (sachet varieties are fine)
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 spring onions, finely sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
oil for frying
Place
the fish, egg, curry paste, fish sauce and sugar in a food processor
and pulse until the mixture is blended together. Add the spring onions
and lime juice and pulse again until well combined. Turn the mixture out
into a bowl and gather into a ball. Lift the mixture out of the bowl
with your hand and then slap it back into the bowl. Repeat this process
until the mixture is firm and sticky. Form the mixture into cakes
approximately 3-4 cm in diameter. Heat 4-5 cm of oil in a wok or
saucepan and fry the fish cakes in batches until golden on each side.
Drain on paper towels and then serve immediately with your favourite
dipping sauce. Makes 16.
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That is all for this month!
Kind regards,
Adv. Cert. Landscape
Design & Construction
Editor | Managing Director
Landscapedesign.co.nz Limited | Findaplant.co.nz
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