Let’s face it Fencing is a tough job to do in the Summer months, when it is hot and humid! So the Winter months are the perfect time to jump into those fencing tasks and get them completed so you can enjoy Spring.
What you will need
To construct or repair your fence you will need the following:
March/April is the perfect time to sow Winter Feed for livestock (Cattle, Horses and Sheep). Below is information on seed stocks that suit this region.
There are a couple of varieties of annual Ryegrass which are successful Continue reading
Autumn is the perfect time to get cracking on your Winter Crop planning. Below is some Top Tips for Planting Seed Potatoes and other Winter Veggie Crops.
Top Tip 1
Sew Potatoes in Continue reading
Fleas infest not just your pets, they can also thrive on the ground.
Your lawn can be tempting for fleas and ticks, particularly if it is somewhat overgrown. Try following these easy tips to ensure that your backyard stays free of pests: Continue reading
Potentially they could be Lawn Grub, which will rapidly destroy your nice green lawn. Most lawn grub activity occurs in late spring through summer to autumn. Adult lawn beetles become active in spring, which is when they start mating and laying eggs.
Common symptoms of Lawn Grub – brown, dry and brittle turf. On closer inspection the leaf
blade of the turf to be eaten by something.
The actual lawn grub looks very similar to a caterpillar. (as this photo displays). They are range in
colour from bright green to dark green / brown in colour with black dots down there back.
What can you use to control Lawn Grub if spotted?
Pop in store and ask our friendly team for the best product to keep your lawn in good shape this Summer.
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Valley Rural Supplies in partnership with Local Land Services to run Field Days for local glaziers…
Here is what hosts Julie and Barry Gooch had to say about the inaugural event… Continue reading
According to Local Council statistics… the average household uses 170,000 litres of water every year. That’s enough to fill four backyard swimming pools. All this water is sprinkled, squirted, dripped, gushed and quite often wasted.
How much water do we use outdoors? *
An average tap flows at up to 
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