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Summer Maintenance
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Mower power - get it right
Thursday, 14 January 2010
Ride-on mowers come in a vast range of makes and models, offering a variety of different features and attachments, so you need to look beyond the price tag to ensure you get the one that’s right for you.
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Getting ready for the long, hot days
Monday, 15 December 2008
It is finally here: summer has indeed arrived. Aaaah yes - the sun, the heat, watering the roses in the early evening. All of which is fine as long as watering the roses in the evening is the biggest challenge you face. But what do you do if you need to ensure water for crops and animals and humans as well.
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Through the pipes
Monday, 15 December 2008
If you live in a rural area – and let’s face it, if you’re reading this paper chances are pretty high that you do and if you don’t, hopefully we will convert you – there’s a good chance you rely on tank-water and/or you collect rainwater for drinking and household use.
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and down the gurgler
Monday, 15 December 2008
Mature trees add beauty and shade to landscapes, but their roots can cause extensive damage to sewer pipes. Sewer pipes contain – well we know what they contain – the thing is tree roots like that stuff.
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Putting everything on the farm to use
Monday, 15 December 2008
We all know how fantastic compost is and we know to throw the kitchen scraps in there and the hedge clippings and mix the whole lot up with some ever so helpful worms.
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Staying safe on the farm this summer
Monday, 15 December 2008
There’s no subtle way of saying it - an accident can be devastating. When you live on a rural block the hazards are multiplied and the distance emergency services have to travel to bring help heightens the danger.
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Keeping the fire risk low this summmer
Monday, 15 December 2008
It is possible to enjoy a sizzling-hot summer without getting burned!
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Fencing made easy
Monday, 15 December 2008
If you are trying to stop things from escaping – or ensuring things don’t get in – you need a fence. That’s the easy part. The hard part is working out what kind of fence you need.
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Fencing tools
Monday, 15 December 2008
So you have gathered your information and you know what you want in the way of a fence. Before you go any further you need some basic tools some of which you may already have for other chores. Others are more specialised and you may need to spend some time getting the hang of using them.
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Is your summer routine up to speed?
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Summer has arrived and with it the great kiwi lifestyle is in full swing - the beach, holidays with the rellies, barbies around the pool. All of which is not too much of a headache for town dwellers whose irrigation issues often don’t go further than watering then roses.
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Rain drops keep falling on my head
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
If you live in a rural area - and let’s face it, if you are reading this paper, you live in a rural areas – there’s a good chance you rely on tank-water and or you collect rainwater for drinking and household use.
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Evolution...
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Farming and farm machinery necessary for maintenance and production have continued to evolve. The threshing machine has given way to the combine, usually a self-propelled unit that either picks up windrowed grain or cuts and threshes it in one step.
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Choosing the right fence
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Cole Porter may not have liked the idea of being fenced in, but if you want to keep things out or more importantly keep them in, fencing is what you need. And the first thing you need to decide is what type of fence you need or want and there are a myriad of materials and methods to choose from.
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Mind that electric fence
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
The summer break is an ideal time to check your power fence and fix any problems you may have missed during the winter and spring.
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Secure, insure for peace of mind
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Security, like insurance, sometimes gets put on the “must look into one day” list. Unfortunately many leave it too late returning to their house or business only to find it trashed and valuable assets and irreplaceable heirlooms gone.
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