It would be a good idea to do some research on the types of gazebos that are available and the all the costs that would be involved to purchase one. The internet offers the ideal research medium and can help you compare not only the different types of gazebo available, but also their sizes, prices and materials. Set yourself a budget; this will help you avoid overspending on the gazebo. Look for deals online when you are doing your research, or when you are in your local DIY store.

There are many uses you could get out of your gazebo; it can provide a calm, relaxed setting for enjoying a cup of coffee or nice glass of wine; it can provide shelter for barbecuing or parties and functions; or it can be bought as a centre piece for a luxurious garden.

For permanent gazebos, the choices are almost limitless. Electricity and plumbing can be added once it is assembled, as can a brick barbecue. If you want your gazebo to be an outdoor living space then it would be a good idea to think about adding electricity to the structure. Think about how much more convenient your gazebo will be with the benefit of electricity available! Specialist lighting can add style and extravagance to the gazebo and this will also add value to your property. It is also a good idea to investigate fully your choice of location for your gazebo – will there be a lot of wind in the summer, or does the location suffer from flooding in the winter?

But female trees were regarded as a nuisance because of the clouds of fluffy seed they produce each summer.

And over the centuries, they have been weeded out until just a few hundred survive. Today most remaining black poplars are males, meaning the species is in danger of extinction.

Last year 17 male trees were found beside the Relief Channel , near King’s Lynn, by the Environment Agency.

Now a 3ft-high female tree has been planted nearby, in the hope the first green shoots of love will flourish.

EA technical officer Julia Massey said: “We were disappointed that none of the trees found on our land were female.

Read the full article on the EDP website.

You might think that adding a hot tub or spa to your home isn’t really worth the money. After all, besides enjoying yourself in your hot tub, what kind of benefits can you really get? It’s not like shower or a bath, and it’s not large enough to exercise in like a swimming pool. Well, there are actually a number of benefits from a hot tub. The major benefit is that a hot tub can actually help your health. Hot tubs help with poor circulation, muscle pain, and stress. In fact, doctors have actually prescribed hot tub treatments to some patients with severe pains or injuries, including athletes. Hot tubs can also help you relax after a long day’s work and actually add value to your home.

So now that you’ve decided to go out and buy a hot tub or a home spa, it’s time to look at the various types of hot tubs and decide which one you want to buy. There’s more to consider than just size and the amount of water that the hot tub will hold. If you need a hot tub for medical purposes, you’ll want to look for those that have specially placed water jets and provide a more ergonomic seating arrangement. It’s actually recommended that you go and look at a hot tub before you buy it, even if you’re buying it online. This is because you never know how comfortable you’ll find the hot tub until you sit in it.

Once you’ve selected your hot tub, don’t forget to pick up all the extras and the accessories you’ll need. This includes heavy robes (especially if you’re going to hot tub during the winter), some towels, a cover, and chemicals to clean your hot tub. You’ll definitely want some of the chemical cleaners so your hot tub doesn’t become a breeding ground for germs.

Now it’s time to actually install your hot tub or spa. While you may be tempted to do it yourself to save some money, note that it will involve knowing a lot about plumbing. In fact, you may want to hire a professional to handle all of the piping and plumbing. If you aren’t careful, you may end up with leaking pipes and other problems, so be sure you know what you’re doing before you start.

The Oak in Weybridge has been assessed according to its size, health, history and how many people live nearby.

The tree is thought to be about 300 years old but Surrey County Council said it would not be able to get an exact figure without damaging it.

Under a new valuation system brought in by the authority, the link between high value trees and subsidence must be proved before they can be felled.

Trees are often cut down after being blamed for subsidence, when other factors may be responsible.

Full article from the BBC: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7506610.stm

It is the type species of the genus (the species by which the oak genus Quercus is defined), and a member of the white oak section Quercus section Quercus.

It is a large deciduous tree that grows to upwards of 90 feet, with lobed and nearly sessile (very short-stalked) leaves 3 inches long. Flowering takes place in mid spring, and their fruit, called acorns, ripen by autumn of the same year. The acorns are just under one inch long, pedunculate (having a peduncle or acorn-stalk, 1-2 inches long) with one to four acorns on each peduncle.