Shear madness: John Rich tops Hoda in topiary trimming
By Julieanne Smolinski This morning, Hoda and guest co-host John Rich tested their landscaping abilities in a topiary-trimming competition. and for once, Hoda’s competitive streak wasn’t the most dangerous thing about the contest. In a scene straight out of “Edward Scissorhands,” John decimated his hedge with brutal efficiency while Hoda struggled with her shears. After [...]
Jory: No longer such a bright idea
good idea or nanny state? … Students from St Martha’s Catholic Primary School, at Strathfield, in Sydney, in their safety vests. Picture: Jeff Herbert Source: the Daily Telegraph FLUORESCENT safety clothing is becoming bizarrely ubiquitous, writes Rex Jory. ————————————————– Yellow is the new black. the number of people now being required to wear high-visibility yellow safety clothing [...]
Prizes awarded parents who attend teacher conference
ANTHONY, NM – Debbie Hartmann stepped into an office hidden in a corner of Gadsden High School. Moving between brand new packages of gardening tools and several ice chests, she balanced a package of flashlights on a stack of other merchandise. “We are here in the valley, so we cater to the needs of the [...]
Fiskars 9154 PowerGear 32-Inch Bypass Lopper
For all work of cutting and shaping of precision in the office. clean cut up to 15 sheets 70 g at a time without risk of dérapage. Glissière guide pivotally holding the paper. We can manufacture the blades of shears that this is a known model or not, that it does there is no information [...]
Pruners Loppers & Shears: Toro 29216 32-Inch Bypass Loppers With 2-Inch Cut
Toro 29216 32-Inch Bypass Loppers with 2-Inch cut Reviews Toro 29216 32-Inch Bypass Loppers with 2-Inch cut Feature 32-inch bypass lopper with drop-forged sword steel blade Designed to pull up to a 2-inch diameter branch into the cut Made from aircraft alloy aluminum with TPR (Thermo Plastic Rubber) rubberized non-slip grips Patented center oiler bolt [...]
Gilmour Gear Max Folding Lopper 2070B
Cheap “Gilmour Gear Max Folding Lopper 2070B” Discount Review Shop Cutting capacity of 1-5/8 inches Cushioned ergonomic grips absorb shock Lighter weight reduces fatigue Durable glass filled nylon and metal handles 19.5 inches overall length Keep your garden tidy with Gilmour’s Gear Max Folding Lopper. it gets close, clean cuts on new or green wood [...]
After suffering through deep freeze, palms will need attention
Frozen palm treesMany palm trees were damaged or even killed by February’s extreme temperatures. Fronds or leaves damaged by the freeze are an off-green color or, in some cases, look burned. If the trunk of the palm tree did not freeze, new leaves will grow from the top. Even if the trunk froze, the palm [...]
Other Food: daily devos: God’s pruning shears
TODAY’S SPECIAL: Isaiah 5:1-7 TO CHEW ON: “What more could have been done to My vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes did it bring forth wild grapes?” Isaiah 5:4 The vines were loaded with tomatoes. it looked like a bumper crop. then [...]
Man v Eucalypt: 'I hate gum trees'
FINE CUT: Arborist Grant Carlin believes there is no place for gum trees in suburban areas. Picture: James Elsby Source: Sunday Mail (SA) AN ADELAIDE tree lopper has declared war on suburban eucalypts, landing him with a $22,500 fine. Grant Carlin swears he loves trees but says gum trees should not be allowed anywhere near [...]
Prune now for growth
There are two optimum times of the year to prune: summer for many trees and vines, and winter for some trees, shrubs and vines. There are also two seasons of the year in which pruning can be detrimental to plants; during spring and fall. Choosing the right time of the year to prune depends on [...]