The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 111

4 rhome biannual -v. GARDENING conyo With PAMELA JANE vwtmvwy r---ii i i iinii i in 0a Turning grass brawn into -i it me 5fiM f'i 5 I 2 i i i 'L i 1 i zj I i dardeners know that well aged, natural compost is one of the best ways to feed plants nitrogen and other essential elements. However, the drawbacks of natural compost include length of time to produce, mal-odours and problems. Now, these problems can be overcome with ACTIZYME COMPOST ACCELERATOR. ACTIZYME is a natural biological accelerator which speeds up the process and improves compost quality.

Keeps flies and mal-odours away too. Safe to humans, pets, plants and materials, ACTIZYME COMPOST ACCELERATOR costs less than $3 from nurseries, hardware stores, Nock Kirby and Grace Bros. Enquiries (02) 651-2470. ABOVE: One of the new model push mowers. BELOW: The Rotamo lightweight from Victa.

PART off the get-fit syndrome which hit Australia recently has had a side effect on the grass cutter market people are buying push mowers once more. Five years ago some people would have thought hand mowers part of Australian history. But Victa, perhaps the best-known name in Australian lawn mowers, has increased sales of hand mowers to people who use them as a novel way of keeping trim and in good health. The Victa Jogger 300mm (12in) and Sprinter 350mm (14in) answer the needs of the fitness set and those people with small areas of lawn who don't wish to spend money on a power mower. The prospective market for hand mowers is surprising and has shown a gradual increase during the past two years.

The two new push mowers are some of the new models, including a petrol-driven cylinder mower and three lightweight- electric models, added to Victa's domestic and professional rotary range. The new range, Victa claims, will present a choice of mowers for any size lawn and every type of grass cutting job from small fine lawns to thick jungle growth. ELECTRIC ROTARY: The 300mm (12in) rotary electric lightweight Rotamo will suit those who have very small lawns in confined areas, particularly around swimming pools. Ladies who have the task of mowing lawns will appreciate the Rotamo's light weight 8.25kg (18.151b) and its ease of handling. The handle has been designed so the.

mower can be used with one hand. A rear-mounted grasscatcher, three eight settings, a 532 watt motor and a safety onoff switch are standard features. ELECTRIC CYLINDER: Lightweight cyclinder electric mowers like the new Victa 300mm (12in) Easymo and the Victa 350mm (14in) Villamo haven't been seen on the Australian market for many years. Yet in the United Kingdom where small lawns abound they are taking the market by storm. The UK counterparts now lead their field and are rapidly becoming that country's most popular domestic mowers.

These mowers, while designed for more compact -lawns, will perform extremely well over larger areas. The Villamo has a unique grass compactor fitted into its rear catcher. A simple pull of a cord packs the grass into the back of the catcher allowing for more grass collection. The Easymo carries a front catcher like the- more conventional style cylinder mowers. Other features for those looking for lightweight electric mowers are: Weight, Villamo 1 1kg Easymo 8kg (17.61b); catchers, 1.25kg (2.751bs), and -the Victa-designed Easymo handles with simple onoff switches, rear rollers, simple height adjustments and ability to groom fine lawns and cut down long and wet grass.

Power for the Easymo is from a quiet and efficient 323 watt electric motor while the Villamo carries a 386 watt electric motor. POWER CYLINDER MOWERS: Large power cylinder mowers in the past have been thought of as units strictly for fine lawn grooming which has restricted their appeal. The new Victa Turfmaster 430 is different. A quick change of its fine lawn roller to a special side wheel attachment enables the Turfmaster to operate in rough grass areas. NEW ROTARY POWER MOWER: Victa has added a new mower to its successful metal deck range.

The new Sabre has a two-stroke engine and a two-year warranty, plus chrome comfort grip handle and ball bearing wheels that provide easier mowing. The rear wheels are the largest Victa make for a domestic mower 200mm (8in) in diameter. In the HERALD CLASSIFIEDS Sydney's Numberl best seller NEW. DIRECT NUMBER 282 1122 Going natural "TOO many landscaped gardens are sterile and stereotyped" says land-caper Bernard Hunt. UTl.

i and Nqrbrik pavers. Logs can be used to form retaining walls, informal seating, steps and paths. Combined with other natural materials, timber logs soften a harsh landscape and bring interest to otherwise drab areas of the garden. THE Bernard tries to re-create these conditions to provide a harmonious environment, without the restrictions of the current trend for natives-only gardens. Some of his favourite flowering combinations are ever-lasting daisies, brachycomb, Robin Gordon grevilla, kangaroo paw and helichrysums (natives), browallia, mar- daisy, diosma, azalea, gardenia and balsam.

Bernard uses Norscape gardening products such as pine logs, bush rocks, pebbles, garden mulch, place a few nondescript native plants about a metre apart, surround 'them with timber chips and leaf mould, with, the token boulder standing nakedly nearby. "This Is not natural. There's ground cover and vegetation in the harshest bush areas. It's a fertile place with growth up and over three trunks, logs, bush rocks and other natural features." TORO 1100 Trimmers, $69 One week only (12 months' Warranty) Huge Range Mowers Chain Saws At competitive prices ROVER MUNCHER Electric, $275 Includes Geyde Compost Bin (FREE Bonus Value $59) UENtJARDS RENT MOWERS You haven't got your best price until McCuil'Kh Culfivatn you've seen us Petrol Shredder $529 fran' Includes large Geyde Compost Bin DDIIIDBODIIISIIIIBiF Bonus FREE (Value $75) ltem(s) required Bankcard Cheque Money Or j. tr trn ffl ltd Name: Address: Phone: lPv PELLETS POWDER Nearest Railway: All offars svallabl while itocki last and at time of advertisement going to preia.

(oil BBFlMiER LINDFIELD MOViCR CENYRE NORTH SYDNEY MOVJERS 6 MOORE AVENUE 431 MILLER STREET WEST LINDFIELD, 2070 CAMMERAY, 2062 Phone: 467 2277 Phone; 920 5490 KILLER 115 THE SUN-HERALD, SEPT 12, 1982 115.