GARDEN WORLD FESTIVAL
The Spring Festival at Garden World is now open, and runs
until 4 September. Among the attractions are a re-creation
of the award winning South African exhibit at this year!s
Chelsea Flower Show, as well as a host of innovative and
imaginative designer gardens which will inspire gardeners
and homeowners alike. Here is a small selection of what
you will see. For more information call Magriet at Garden
World, tel 011 957-2545
D-I-Y RESERVOIR
From page 10
The ARC’s home-built water storage reservoir
of a commercial, prefabricated dam after installation.
The ARC has published a DIY
manual on how to erect the
dam, available from the
institute for a mere R20.
The manual is simple and
easy to use. It covers a
description of the dam, size,
list of materials, construction
in terms of preparation of the
terrain, measuring of the dam,
planting of timber poles,
installation of the outlet pipe,
erection of the wire mesh,
placing of the lining, application of the sealant, application
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of paint to the exterior and
also maintenance of the dam.
The manual is also available in
Afrikaans.
To order your copy contact:
Elmarie Stoltz Tel. 012 8424017 or e-mail:
[email protected]