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Supplies:
• Watertight glazed-ceramic or plastic pot, at least 50 to 60 cm tall and 45 cm in diameter
• 3 or 4 bricks
• Pebbles or gravel
• 3 or 4 aquatic plants
• Goldfish (optional)

Choosing the plants
• To make a pleasing multilevel arrangement and help keep the water clear, choose from three types of aquatic plants:
1. An immersible oxygenating plant to help keep the water clear;
2. A floating plant; and
3. A tall plant with leaves that will extend upward out of the water.

• In this arrangement (shown, top left) are:
1. Immersible Bacopa caroliniana, or water hyssop;
2. Hybrid pink-flowered Nymphaea, or water lily 'Firecrest' (the leaves float, but the roots are potted), and purple-flowered Eichhornia crassipes, or water hyacinth (the whole plant floats); and
3. Tall Acorus calamus 'Variegatus,' or variegated sweet flag.
• Ask nursery staff to help you choose a good mix of plants.

Instructions:
1. Thoroughly rinse the pot, bricks and pebbles. Set the pot in a sunny spot, ensuring that it is level. Fill it with water. Let stand until water reaches air temperature.
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2. Stacking bricks to make small platforms to raise the pots and using pebbles to weigh them down, add the plants, immersing the oxygenating plant. If you've purchased a goldfish to add, let it float inside its water-filled bag in the pot for about 30 minutes to acclimatize it to the water temperature, then release it.

Care and maintenance:
• Check the water level regularly, particularly in hot weather, and add water when necessary (make sure to match the temperature to that of the water already in the pot to avoid shocking the fish).

• Feed the fish with floating granulated fish food, following manufacturer's instructions.

• In June and July, add fish-safe fertilizer for the aquatic plants, following manufacturer's instructions.

• In September, protect the pot with a plastic cover overnight if it's chilly.

• As soon as there is a risk of frost, bring the pot indoors and place it near a sunny window. Alternatively, empty the pot, storing the plants in a bucket indoors and the fish in an aquarium for the winter. Don't leave the pot outside; if water collects inside it and freezes, the pot may break. added on 2009-09-26

create a miniature potted pond for your balc...

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Turret Outdoor Playhouse

This attractive, hexagonal playhouse makes a lovely garden feature as well as a fantastic outdoor toy for your children. They can climb the wall mounted steps to reach the upper platform, from where they can scan the horizon for enemy troops (or dashing princes…). And there’s no need for you to stress about building your playhouse, because some very nice men will come and do that for you – it’s all included in the price. Made from galvanised steel and Redwood Pine which is subject to natural weathering but covered by a 5 year guarantee against fungal decay and insect attack. Craftsman built by hand to a high quality specification. Measures 2.4mH x 1.7mDia. Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

Voted one of the top 10 climbing frames by Channel 4's 4homes website.

product code: G8881

£1,195.00 added on 2009-06-13

turret outdoor playhouse...

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Garden Fort

A fabulous garden playhouse for everyone: your children (damsels AND knights) will find there’s heaps to do, and you’ll think it’s lovely to look at! There are steps on the outside as well as the inside to the upper platform, three arched doorways, internal hanging bars, a flagpole, and arrow slit castle windows. And there’s no need for you to stress about building your fort, because some very nice men will come and do that for you – it’s all included in the price. Made from galvanised steel and Redwood Pine which is subject to natural weathering but covered by 5 year guarantee against fungal decay and insect attack. Measures 3mH x 2mW x 2mD. Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

product code: G2919

£1,495.00 added on 2009-06-13

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added on 2009-06-13

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L 47.95 added on 2009-06-12

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Recycled Tire Horse Swing

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Round 'em up! For the ride of your life, take a swing on this eco-friendly equine playmate. Truly a piece of art, this handmade sculpture is made entirely from cleaned non-toxic, shock absorbing recycled automobile and truck tires. This unique tire swing is one of the safest, strongest and most enjoyable swings in existence. Each swing comes completely assembled with 15 feet of installation rope that holds up to 200 lbs. All swings comply with the American Society for Testing and Materials safety requirements. Once a child sets their eyes on this life-like horse swing, they will fall in love. Once they sit on one, there's no getting them off! Perfect for a child or for the kid in you, these swings are suitable for ages 4-99! Recycled tires turned into safe, strong, durable fun! Black from tires will not rub off on clothing or hands! Comes completely assembled & ready to hang. Hang from tree, swing set, porch or deck. 3/8" nylon poly tensile rope holds up to 200 lbs! Wildlife Creations tire swings meet all A.S.T.M. added on 2009-03-03

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