Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:33:29 -0700 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/ Online Gardeners.co.uk en-gb http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/images/logo.gif http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/ jimbo@onlinegardeners.co.uk http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article10.html It might still be cold and wet, but there's plenty to do in the garden in February. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:33:29 -0700 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article9.html Creating the perfect Zen garden is now possible, thanks to the work of a team at Kyoto University in Japan. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 02:57:24 -0700 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article8.html SUPERMARKET giant Tesco extended its reach even further yesterday after agreeing a £155m deal to buy one of the UK’s biggest garden centre chains. The offer for Dobbies, with 21 stores focused on Scotland and northern England, allows Tesco to capitalise on the current boom in gardening and related demand for “green” products, such as composting kits and water butts. Tesco pledged to maintain the Dobbies brand, which dates back to 1865, and run the business along existing lines. However, it is likely to pursue expansion in the south of England and offer a greater range of carbon-efficient products including insulation and solar panels. Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:24:49 -0600 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article5.html GORDON Brown’s army of tax snoopers is plotting to slap a cash levy on every garden in England, the Sunday Express can reveal. Homeowners already facing higher council tax bills for carrying out house improvements or ­living in a desirable neighbourhood will now also be stung because of the size of their garden. Ministers have confirmed that the Valuation Office Agency has signed a legal agreement with the Land Registry, which will give it access to Britain’s biggest land database. Wed, 02 May 2007 13:11:24 -0600 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article4.html Red-faced publishers face a huge headache after having to recall hundreds of books which mistakenly advise gardeners to use banned pesticides. The updated paperback version of Pests and Diseases, endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, is described as ‘the definitive guide to preventing, identifying and treating plant problems’. But it contains recommendations to use chemicals that are now illegal and have been withdrawn from sale. The errors were spotted after the book arrived for review. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:24:05 -0600 http://www.onlinegardeners.co.uk/Article3.html A fancy leaf plant with large white flowers that resemble a pineapple is almost a requirement for your perennial border. This unusual bulb produces flowers that will create interest in your garden for all who venture into your garden. Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:07:33 -0600