Teeth - decay and erosion
Recent evidence suggests that there is more tooth decay in children who are around people who smoke. The more exposure to smoke, the more tooth decay children have. Tooth erosion happens when acids damage and dissolve the layers of enamel that ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Erosion of Pathways
Don looked at a classic problem facing many people who have decomposed granite or gravel pathways in their gardens. If the path is built across a slope, run-off from rainwater or even an irrigation system could erode the path and wash it ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Hedgehog Gutter Filter
Blocked gutters can cause many problems around the house. Common problems include water damage to foundations, gutters pulling free of rotting face boards, internal flooding in walls and ceilings, and general erosion around the home. Damaged ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
HortNews - Willow Pest Spreads South To Alexandra
The willow sawfly pest which threatens New Zealand's erosion and flood control programmes has been found in Alexandra, and is likely to reach Southland three years ahead of schedule. INVERCARGILL 3/8/2001 - The willow sawfly pest which threatens ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
A Guide to Willow Sawfly in New Zealand
Nematus oligospilus, a sawfly that feeds exclusively on willows, was discovered in Auckland in February 1997. This new pest poses a threat to soil stabilisation and river bank erosion control programmes, which rely on some species of ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Edible Berries High In Substance That May Fight Cancer
A hardy bush long treated as good for little but curbing soil erosion produces an edible berry that scientists have found is up to 18 times richer than tomatoes in lycopene, a compound widely believed to protect against cancer. WASHINGTON ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Breeding Sawfly-resistant Trees May Be Only Answer To Pest
The breeding of willow trees resistant to sawfly invasions could be the only way to win the battle against the insect that is wreaking havoc in erosion and flood control programmes. PALMERSTON NORTH 1/8/2001 - The breeding of willow trees ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Scientists Worry Funding For Core Science Areas Being Eroded
Scientists at the coalface of the nation's research efforts say they are worried today's budget marks a continuing erosion of funding for core science areas. WELLINGTON 24/5/2002 - Scientists at the coalface of the nation's research efforts say ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Plants for a Sloping Garden
If you've got a slope, or somewhere in the garden that's prone to erosion, we have some good news. New research has shown which Australian native plants are the best for preventing such problems. Dianellas such as King Alfred and Little Jess are ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
