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A history of Croquet : Garden Machinery - Garden Rollers
A Game in which balls were knocked round a course of hoops was played in medieval France. A variation of the game known as “Paille Maille” was played in a field near St James Palace in the sixteenth century, which later became known as Pall Mall. The modern game appears to have started in England in the 1850s and quickly became popular. The Wimbledon All England Croquet Club was founded in 1868 and the National Championships were held there for a number of years until the croquet lawns were transformed into tennis courts of today. This is probably why tennis courts are exactly half the size of a croquet lawn. Croquet was, and still is, one of the few outdoor sports where men and women compete on an equal footing. Croquet is played and enjoyed all over the World with international tournaments being held annually in several countries. Variants of the game are also played in Egypt and Japan. The USA have three forms of the game, International Association Croquet, Americ
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Basketball Rules : Play Equipment - Basketball Systems
RULES OF THE GAME Basketball is played by two teams who score points by throwing a ball into the opposing team’s basket. Players can move the ball around the court by passing, tapping, throwing, rolling or dribbling. There are five main positions on the court. It is every player’s responsibility to try and stop the opposition from scoring, and every player can push forward to try to make that all important basket. Different players will possess a variety of skills; for example, shooting, passing, dribbling or defending. Depending on how well the team are getting on, the coach will want different players with certain jobs on the court at any one time. Scoring The number of points scored depends on where the players are when they are shooting, the highest number of points being gained when a basket is scored from outside the 3-point line. As well as being rewarded with a loud cheer from the spectators, three points will be added to you
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Brill - Ideas for the Garden : Lawn Mowers - Hand Lawn Mowers
From modest working conditions in an on-site foundry in Wuppertal-Barmen, Germany, in 1873, Brill have become a trend-setting company with appealing designs and cutting-edge plans, turning ‘Ideas for the Garden’ into real products. Driven by demand and passion, the Brill brothers manufactured innovative garden tools, and today the company manages a modern manufacturing plant and a highly developed logistics centre at the site in Witten-Herbede. Ever since producing their first rotary mower in 1954, Brill have acted on contemporary market issues, translating them into their products. Whether it’s producing low noise level or space saving machines, Brill manufacture garden tools with success and passion. In 2004, the Brillencio range was conceived, incorporating ultra-light and highly impact-resistant magnesium as cutter deck material for the first time. A year later saw the launch of the world’s first ‘evolution’. The new electric lawnmower generation are a real space saver, a
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Eatward Rattan Furniture : Garden Furniture - Eastward
Eastward Rattan furniture is made from a premium grade rattan – Grey Pullut – known for its versatility and durability. An attractive colour in its natural state, Eastward Rattan furniture is not stained or painted, but given an application of transparent matt lacquer to protect the furniture for everyday use, allowing the colour of the vine to show through. The result is a beautiful, natural look that compliments the neutral tones favoured for today’s contemporary interiors. Rattan is the generic name for over 600 species of climbing vines, native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia – about 70% of the worlds Rattan production comes from Indonesia. Rattan vines commonly grow to lengths of up to 600ft. They are superficially similar to bamboo, however the stalks are solid rather than hollow and they need support from other plants to grow whereas bamboo can grow alone. Harvesting of Rattan takes place from 7 – 15 years from the start of growth. In forests where ra
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Injusa Battery Powered Ride on Toys : Play Equipment - Electric Ride On Toys
With over 60 years experience in the toy industry Injusa has become the number one selling brand of battery operated vehicles in the UK. We offer a range of Injusa manufactured products, including jeeps, quads, motorbikes and tractors. Based near Alicante in Spain and specialising in battery operated ride on vehicles the beautifully and realistically styled Injusa range are supplied complete with battery and charger and feature the latest safety technology. Combining the skills and craftsmanship of their human resources team with the use of state-of-the-art technology Injusa ensures that all products conform to the strictest safety and quality tests, thereby guaranteeing that children are fully protected at all times. For top quality and safe products look out for the Injusa logo when browsing the electric ride on toys section. For after sales support a helpline is available to cover any technical questions and for the supply of new batteries or replacement parts. All Inj
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Lithium-Ion Technology : Garden Machinery - Battery Powered Tools
Lithium-Ion technology is normally found in PC’s and mobile phones but with Bosch incorporating Lithium-Ion batteries into their garden machinery you no longer have to deal with intrusive power cables. Infusing Lithium – the lightest known metal, with Ions – electrically charged atoms into ‘cells’ produces the best power/weight/density ratio making it ideal for garden machinery. Providing more power at less weight Bosch’s LI range, which includes lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, grass trimmers and shears, is up to 40% more compact and 50% lighter than conventional cordless garden tools. An extra highlight is the quick recharge time as Bosch’s Lithium-Ion batteries can be recharged to 80% capacity in 30 minutes, and fully charged in an hour, 16 times quicker than conventional lead acid batteries. As there’s no self-discharge or memory effect Lithium-Ion batteries have 700 recycles, meaning even if you recharge once a week the battery will last over 12 years. Always ready to u
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Rattan Furniture : Garden Furniture - Eastward
What is Rattan? Rattan is the generic name for over 600 species of climbing vines, native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia – about 70% of the worlds Rattan production comes from Indonesia. Rattan vines commonly grow to lengths of up to 600ft. They are superficially similar to bamboo, however the stalks are solid rather than hollow and they need support from other plants to grow whereas bamboo can grow alone. Harvesting of Rattan takes place from 7 – 15 years from the start of growth. In forests where rattan grows its economic value can help protect forest lands, by providing an alternative to timber logging. Rattan is much easier to harvest, requiring simpler tools and also much easier to transport, and of course it is much faster growing than most tropical timbers. Rattans are extensively used for making furniture. The inner core can be separated and worked into wicker, and the thicker cores are used for furniture frames. Rattan accepts paints and stains like
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Robotic Mowers : Lawn Mowers - Robotic Lawn mowers
No it’s not something out of Star Trek, it is in fact a robotic mower. Simple to set up and safe to use, robotic mowers are an authentic alternative to pushing a heavy petrol mower up and down the lawn once a week. Leave aside any preconceptions you may have, these battery powered machines produce a consistent cut and a healthy lawn, leaving you time to do the things you enjoy. When deciding which robotic mower to buy, don’t be swayed by price. Consider certain aspects of your lawn, such as size, flatness and obstacles. Robotic mowers can access those places impossible to reach with a walk-behind or ride-on mower, and are perfect for lawns obstructed by overhanging branches and low-lying bushes. Smooth lawns of around 300m² can be cut by the cheaper mowers. These mowers are powered by lead batteries which have a shorter life span than lithium batteries and a longer charging time, as much as 24 hours. Entry level robotic mowers have to be charged manually, therefore if the c
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The History of Agri Fab : Lawn Mowers - Tractor Accessories
The story of Agri-Fab begins in 1936 during the Great Depression in a small town in mid-America, becoming a thriving company due to the many resourceful individuals of Sullivan, Illinois. Fast forward to 1975, when Agri-Fab re-launched itself with the idea of developing a new and improved lawn sweeper. By redesigning and manufacturing a product that outperformed any lawn sweeper on the market Agri-Fab was catapulted into the position of an industry leader of lawn and garden attachments. The company expanded its manufacturing facilities to meet its customers’ potential needs, with the addition of a 12,500 square foot building in 1987, in time for the lawn and garden season. Soon, their business model included the development of a complete product line, ranging from lawn carts, lawn sweepers, aerators, fertiliser sprayers and spreaders to snowblades. As the company grew more innovatively it also gradually became the dominant source in the lawn sweeper business and through the pe
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Which Ride on Mower? : Lawn Mowers - Ride on Mowers
If you’ve got a big garden, or perhaps even a country estate, you’ll want a ride-on mower, or more likely a lawn tractor. The main difference between a tractor and a ride-on concerns the position of the cutting deck. With a lawn tractor you sit above the cutting deck making it suitable for large open areas. If your garden is full of obstructions such as beds, pots and bird baths, the front-mounted cutting deck of the ride-on is a better choice due to its superior manoeuvrability. Here at Gardenlines, we offer the king of ride-ons for classic high quality lawns; the ATCO Royale, producing an immaculate striped finish. For anything over half an acre, sit back and relax on a garden tractor. With cutting blades from 28 inch to 50 inch (0.71 meters to 1.27 meters) diameter, tractors will cope with large areas. However, this does not make lawn tractors suitable on paddocks and rougher terrain. Attempt to cut ground which is too bumpy or potted with holes and you risk dam
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