Consumers Turn to Drip Irrigation in Tough Economic Times

In this economy, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget without changing their lifestyle. Our gardens provide a break from the pressures of job-hunting, bill paying, and everyday stress. According to the National Gardening Association, an estimated 43 million households gardened in 2009. People all over the world are turning to drip irrigation as a means to keep their landscapes and gardens green while conserving water and reducing their... 

Classic Beachside House

This recently renovated weatherboard home is located in a quiet pocket in Old Mt Martha and is only a short walk to Estuary boardwalk, North & South Beach, local village and public transport. With stunning new modern kitchen & bathrooms, other features include four bedrooms (master with ensuite), two seperate living areas, new carpets/ blinds throughout, GDH, air conditioning, open fire place and an outdoor entertaining area just to name... 

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Rolvenden, Circa 1888 – Victorian Family House

This grand, private Victorian family estate offering separate guest house and stables, heated inground pool, spa and cabana is set in magnificent garden surrounds (land size 2017m2) and only a short walk to shops, restaurants, schools and the beach. Featuring: Beautifully balanced rooms, excellent floor plan, high ceilings, original cornices and marble fire surrounds. Formal lounge, separate dining, huge kitchen/meals and informal sitting area opening... 

1920’s Period Family Home

Outstanding 1920’s period family home in this coveted position close to schools, transport and Kooyong Village situated on a private garden allotment of approximately 9,000sqft. Featuring: Entrance foyer leading to sitting room, formal lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, meals area and family room with adjoining cellar/”tack room”, powder room, laundry and rear garden area with off street parking. Upstairs: Master bedroom with ensuite... 

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NBBJ and CCDI Break Ground on Hangzhou Sports Park

Like many cities in China, Hangzhou is undergoing rapid urban change. While the city center had historically developed around the West Lake area, opportunities for industry and commerce have shifted the city’s expansion towards the Qian Tang riverfront. New construction has tripled the city’s size in the past 10 years leaving behind a modern architectural fabric that is powerful in scale, yet still in need of public place making. NBBJ, in collaboration... 

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Retiring to Cyprus and a Five-Star Welcome at Aphrodite Hills

Generous tax concessions and the five-star facilities at luxury golf spa Aphrodite Hills are making retiring to Cyprus an increasingly popular choice for overseas property buyers, report prestige property experts Savills Select Resorts. Pensions tax is just 5.0 per cent in Cyprus which has one of the most generous tax environments in Europe – an added bonus to go with its 340 days of annual sunshine and warm Mediterranean welcome. The benevolent... 

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Experts Bring Garden Bounty to the Dinner Table

With the increased interest in buying local and the concern about the safety of the food supply, more consumers are looking to eat fresher and healthier food while saving money. Cool Springs Press has published two new books that cater to gardeners at any skill level to bring the bounty of their home gardens to the dinner table. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook and Grocery Gardening are reaching shelves now. All New Square Foot Gardening Cookbook,... 

Beautifully Renovated Double Fronted Edwardian Residence

This beautifully renovated double fronted Edwardian residence house offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity. Retaining many original period home features including crystal chandeliers, stained glass windows, open fire places and pressed metal ceilings there remains scope to further extend. This beautifully renovated double fronted edwardian residence features: Wide entrance hall, formal living room with stunning bay window, dining room, three spacious... 

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Classic Two Storey Hawthorn Brick Victorian House

This classic two storey Hawthorn brick Victorian situated in arguably one of South Melbourne’s best tree-lined streets has been expertly renovated and extended providing a stylish contemporary interior featuring an idyllic and very private landscaped garden by Fiona Brockhoff. 4th bedroom or study, sitting room, Euro kitchen to informal family casual living to gorgeous low maintenance courtyard garden with built in BBQ and water tank. Upstairs:... 

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Double Fronted Edwardian Home

This charming freestanding double fronted Edwardian home offers easy living and outstanding potential for further house improvement and renovation. Comfortable as is and this double fronted Edwardian house offering great spaces with up to 4 bedroom accommodation, central bathroom, formal sitting with open fire place, separate dining with open fire place, kitchen, bright family room, low maintenance paved courtyard garden, ducted heating and easy... 

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