Dental care - fluoride
Fluoride is a mineral found in food, water, plants and toothpaste. Brushing with fluoride toothpaste and drinking fluoridated water helps protect teeth against decay. Fluoride is considered safe when consumed at recommended levels in drinking ... [... more]
Better Health |
Leaky Pond Follow-Up
Four weeks ago, Don looked at an ornamental garden pond that had sprung a leak. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying back. The owners were not getting any enjoyment from the pond, because it was always half empty and they ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Fixing a Leaking Pond
Although water features are wonderful things to have in a garden, they are very high maintenance. In fact, most ornamental ponds in most gardens leak. Don looked at a classic example. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Converting to Drip Irrigation
Although there is a drought in many areas of Australia, there is no need for gardeners to despair. It is possible to water plants efficiently while still complying with the current water restrictions. Don showed some of the 'leaky hose' products ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cyperus papyrus
Native to the lakes and rivers of northern Africa Cyperus papyrus is one of the stateliest of all water plants for mild climates. Extremely rampant, it grows 1.5 - 3m (5-10ft) tall and spreads indefinitely. The graceful stems arise from a network ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
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