Browsing Archive: December, 2009

How to avoid internet scams

Posted by Tony Blackwell on Monday, December 21, 2009,

HOW TO AVOID INTERNET SCAMS

1. Paypal problems

A common eBay scam

A simple trick is offering to pay by Paypal but collecting in person the same day that payment is made. You should never allow this. The likelihood is that the Paypal account will have been set up with a stolen credit card.

You're not covered by Paypal's seller protection if someone collects the goods from you. Anyone selling on eBay and accepting payment by Paypal should read the rules. If you follow Paypal's rules to the...

DECEMBER 2009

Posted by Tony Blackwell on Wednesday, December 9, 2009,

DECEMBER

Lawns

Use a leaf rake to remove any leaves that have blown or dropped from the trees onto the lawn, do try to stay off the grass if frozen. why not make it easier for yourself and use a garden Blower (or give us a call). Sweep any worm casts when able.

Greenhouses

This is the best time to clean the greenhouse,. Also check that greenhouse heaters and propagators are working correctly. Insulate with bubble wrap now to reduce heat loss.

Pests may overwinter on plants so keep an eye ...