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Look after your garden habitat. There is 9 million cats in great britan. The mammal society says cats kill around 275 million prey items per year, among them 55 million birds. Voles and many other small mammals constitute much of the remainder. The Big Cheese Cat Scarer will assist to look after your garden habitat and encourage wildlife and birds back into it.

The Big Cheese Cat Repeller comes with a sophisticated PIR (Passive Infra Red) detection system, which continuously monitors a fan shaped area of a 98 degrees arc up to a range of 12 metres. The protected area is over 120sq. meters of unobstructed space. The Sonic Cat Repeller detects animals moving into this area and triggers a burst of continuously variable ultrasound, which sweeps a frequency range of 18,000Hz, 24,000 Hz to repel them.

Simultaneously the LED indicator on the front of unit signals that it is now activated. Big Cheese Cat Repeller is powered by 2 9V alkaline batteries. Battery power is conserved by the PIR detection system, allowing the unit to be on stand-by between activation periods, so making the most of battery life.

A mains adapter is available, it’s sold separately The Push on and off Test Button on the face of this unit will drop the sonic frequency to an audible range. This allows you to check that the unit is working accurately and to listen to the swept frequency. The unit is also weather resistant.

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Taking care of your lawn and garden is just as important as taking care of your roof in terms of resale. An attractive landscape can increase the value of your home and add curb appeal. Maintaining your lawn and garden properly can save money and time. Eco-friendly, or “green,” landscaping habits can help the environment and decrease the amount of hazardous chemicals around your home. Did you know that the average suburban lawn uses six times the hazardous chemicals per acre as conventional farming does? Learn how to avoid chemical use below.

Tip 1: Water Efficiently Water during strategically planned times only. The best time to water is between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Watering in the afternoon is inefficient since water is lost due to evaporation and wind. The second-best time to water is between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Running an irrigation system excessively can waste a lot of water. Just one hour can use up to 250 gallons of water.

Tip 2: Install an Irrigation System Consider the installation of a sprinkler or irrigation system for your lawn. Irrigation systems work well at targeting only the specific areas of your lawn that need to be watered, thus cutting back on unnecessary watering of uplanted areas. Irrigation systems are available with a timer option, which helps homeowners avoid overwatering by turning off the system at predetermined times. Make sure to check the weather forecast and turn off the timer when rain is predicted.

Tip 3: Go Organic Say goodbye to chemical fertilizers and pesticides. There are many top-quality organic and natural weed killers. Additionally, organic compost can be used.

Tip 4: Make Your Own Compost Make your own compost to use in your garden. Compost can be used as a fertilizer, serving as an excellent alternative to chemical-based fertilizers. Making your own compost involves mixing browns (such as dead leaves, branches or twigs, greens (such as grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps and coffee grounds) and water in a compost bin.

Tip 5: Mulch Garden mulch can enhance the look of your garden and help keep it healthy. Spreading mulch in your garden can also save time by decreasing the need for watering, applying herbicides and pulling weeds.

Tip 6: Drought-Tolerant Plants The technique of using drought-tolerant plants, known as xeriscaping will significantly help reduce water usage in your garden.

Tip 7: Native Plants Planting native plants will cut down on the need for water and fertilizer. For example, if you live in Arizona, don’t plant high water plants such as bluegrass or clover.

Tip 8: Make Your Own Planters Making your own planters is a great way to reuse empty containers. Rinse out plastic containers (cottage cheese, yogurt and dessert whip containers are just the right size), fill them with dirt, add a plant and you have a great new planter. Not only is this eco-friendly, it’s also inexpensive.

Tip 9: Harvest Rainwater Harvesting rainwater means collecting and storing rainwater to be used for your lawn or garden. This is a simple way to conserve water and help your garden bloom.

Tip 10: Hang Birdfeeders and Nesting Boxes Birdfeeders and nesting boxes attract birds to your garden. Birds are a great benefit to gardens as they eat unwanted pests, such as snails and slugs. Instead of using pesticide against these little bugs, simply invite the birds in and they’ll take care of the pests naturally.

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Herb gardening indoors is as simple as finding an empty flower pot. Window boxes are attractive places for herbs, as is a hanging basket. Outdoor gardens are subject to the vagaries of weather while growing herbs in pots indoors lets you pick your produce out of the rain. No special environments are required indoors, the same growing requirements exist for herb gardening inside or out.

Three things are needed to successfully grow any plant; soil, water, and sunlight. Herbs are no different. Whether outdoors or in, sunlight is critical to the growth of any plant, including herbs. To get optimal sunlight, place your potted herbs in a room with west or south facing windows. While different herbs have differing light requirements, most need lots of sun. If your herbs are not getting enough sunlight then using grow lamps, or other artificial lighting, can supplement.

When it comes to soil, herbs need soil that is not “too rich” and well-drained. For best results, mix two parts sterilized potting soil with one part perlite or course sand for container herb gardening. To ensure good drainage place about an inch of gravel at the bottom of each pot prior to adding the soil mixture. Most herbs benefit from a soil that is sweetened with lime; one teaspoon of lime per 5-inch pot is sufficient.

Growing herbs in pots also requires attention to water needs. Herbs tend to prefer humid conditions which can be simulated by moistening the pebbles and using a mister on the foliage. While container grown herbs require more water than those grown in an outdoor garden you should avoid getting the roots drenched or soggy.

Moving your plants about as you please is a distinct advantage to having container grown herbs. While annual herbs do quite well left indoors, perennial herbs should be placed outdoors during the summer as these do much better there. To avoid losing foliage bring all our your herbs inside before the first frost. The exceptions to this rule are mint, chives, and tarragon. When subjected to a light frost these herb varieties briefly go dormant then produces new and firmer growth.

While some herbs do better than others all herbs can be grown in pots. A precaution regarding mint; it should be grown in a container, even outdoors, as it will spread over the entire garden. All things considered you can easily maintain an indoor herb garden. When grown in the kitchen it becomes second nature to snip some nearby fresh herbs for cooking. This will add a whole new dimension to your family meals.

Periodic light feeding and yearly re potting will ensure optimum vitality of your herbs. Also remember to replant annuals each year and move perennial herbs outdoors in late spring until early fall. Use all the herbs you desire in cooking and arrangements or simply harvest occasionally to put on the dehydrator. All plants benefit from pruning and herbs especially so. This will give you plenty for use in recipes or treat your friends by giving them fresh herbs.

Following the simple steps above, and with a little practice, your care and attention to your herbs will guarantee a strong healthy plant.

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