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Why do some children take to reading with a natural passion, whereas others struggle?
Some children appear to love reading. Others don’t. What changes? Very young children will often enjoy being read to by an adult. As they grow, they start to learn to read for themselves and they can find this difficult and complicated. The learning to read process can actually put some children off reading. This may be a permanent thing or it can be temporary.

 

Pruning Plants in Winter

By ACS Bookshop on January 9, 2015 in Horticulture / Gardening | comments
It is important to choose the right time of year to prune plants.

Some plants need pruning in winter, while others can be damaged by winter pruning. Find out what to prune when. 

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Managing Pot Plants

By ACS Bookshop on January 9, 2015 in Horticulture / Gardening | comments
Caring for plants grown in pots has both advantages and disadvantages.

They can dry out more easily, and run out of nutrients because their root zone cannot keep spreading deeper and wider.

On the plus side though; you can move them around, to put them in a warmer or cooler position at different times of the year; and if they are unsightly, they can be moved out of sight until they rejuvinate.

Pot plants need to be repotted regularly and if you do it correctly, you can keep plants looking good in containers indefinitely.

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Swimming Pool Maintenance

By ACS Bookshop on January 9, 2015 in Health and Fitness | comments
What do you need to do to care for your swimming pool or spa over winter?

Read on for some tips to make sure it is in better condition when you start using it again in spring or summer.