Ultimate Home Living August 2016

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DON’T NEGLECT YOUR POOL… Most people tend to neglect their pools during the winter months, but doing so can cause serious health issues when the weather begins to warm up again and the pool begins to be utilised again. Photo: Supplied.

Page 16 – The Adviser. Australia No. 1:1315 Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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pool during winter AS we enter the final month of the cold winter weather, thousands of pool-lovers may be at risk of developing serious health issues when spring breaks, from pool water that’s received little or no monitoring over the chilly winter months. New research has revealed that 53 percent of pool owners let pool maintenance slide during winter on the assumption that bringing the water back from ‘green to clean’ will be an easy task when the weather turns. A neglected pool is a prime breeding ground for harmful bacteria that could lead to outbreaks of gastro, respiratory problems and infections of the skin, ears and eyes, and so it is important to ensure pools are maintained even if they are not in use.

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Reduce pool pump operation time to up to six hours and switch timer onto an off-peak tariff. Install a pool cover to reduce evaporation, chemical usage and protect your pool from fallen leaves. Ensure chlorine levels and pH levels are in a healthy range through regular water testing and maintenance, as this will make life easier come spring. Thoroughly clean your skimmers, filters and pool cleaning equipment. These items can be hiding bacteria. Clear the skimmer basket and remove debris from the pool’s surface every week. Consult a pool technician for a winter maintenance schedule suited to your pool.


Succulent THE Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show is on again from Friday, October 7, to Sunday, October 9. New to the show this year, Billabong’ will hold a competition for you to showcase your quirky and interesting potted succulents with the chance to win a $200 Billabong’ voucher. Entry forms are available from Billabong’ or go to www.billabonggardencomplex.com.au to download yours. Nursery manager, Tracy Lamont said, “Succulents are a very forgiving plant, if you don’t pay them too much attention, they are generally happy to go it alone with little water and maintenance. “Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor plant, with so many interesting colours, textures and species of succulents, there is no shortage of design possibilities and applications. “Our Annual Succulent Show is always a popular event and this year is no exception; the 2016 show is shaping up to be our biggest and best show to date and we have received interest already from as far away as Gippsland. “We will have a vast array of succulents available to purchase, traditional style potted succulents, as well as some unique items that we’ve potted to show our customers just how versatile these plants can be. The show will feature four different themed display areas

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A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED… From left, Billabong Garden Complex supported employees-propagation area, Adam Olsen and Ben Devening are inviting the community to join them at this year’s Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show. Photo: Emma Hillier.

permits Estimated Cost $7,817,984

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Dwelling Additions, Outbuildings, Swimming Pools, Restumps, Demolitions permits Estimated Cost $908,416 designed to provide you with ideas and inspiration,” Tracy said. Located at 295 Numurkah Rd, Billabong Garden Complex is open seven days, weekdays from 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4pm and on Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Contact Billabong Garden Complex on 5821 8632 or find ‘Billabong Garden Complex’ on Facebook.

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