Break out the secateurs
Autumn in New Zealand gardens is often a time to start bringing out the loppers, secateurs, and shredders, and start the big prune. A s temperatures drop, so too do the leaves of many deciduous and seasonal plants, shrubs, and trees. Avid gardeners deadhead flowering species regularly, gaining up to three flowerings during […]
Keeping bunnies
Sure, they’re cute, but rabbit ownership is a huge commitment with many things to consider. Here are some tips to keep your bunny happy and healthy… Children’s books have a lot to answer for when it comes to portraying rabbits as constantly munching carrots and lettuce. In fact outside of the occasional treat, […]
Doggy day care: Sharna’s Dog Care
Day care for children is an integral part of our society. Now too, day care for dogs has become more popular. People who work all day may still want the joy of owning a pet, and they know it is not in a dog’s best interest to be left at home alone all […]
Hydrotherapy care: Anatomie
Humans have known for millennia about the healing properties of water for injuries and aching joints. Now, dogs (and cats) are starting to enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy, through treatment involving the therapeutic use of water to aid, and improve, health. Animal hydrotherapy is beneficial in treating a wide range of injuries and […]
Turn on the sun
As at December 2022, almost 46,000 solar power systems had been installed in New Zealand. For new installations added in December 2022, the average residential system size was 5.7 kW and the average commercial system was 38.4 kW The benefits of using solar energy are constantly extolled, and many new builds are set […]
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