Articles written by Tony Allen

Acers demand the right soil conditions and location to give their best, but care is rewarded by stunning leaf colour, especially in autumn. Many have a pleasing habit.

Feb 1, 2009 - Tony Allen

Parthenocissus are hardy climbing plants. They will quickly cover a house or garden wall and provide a spectacular display of brilliant red and purple autumn foliage.

Feb 1, 2009 - Tony Allen

Buddleias are easy to grow garden plants, producing masses of long lasting flowers. They have attractive foliage and are very popular with bees and butterflies.

Feb 1, 2009 - Tony Allen

Traditionally sized fruit trees are too big for most modern gardens. These small trees allow you to enjoy your own fruit fresh from the smallest garden or even a patio.

Jan 31, 2009 - Tony Allen

The flowering cherry tree comes in many varieties. Most offer a sumptuous display of cherry blossom in spring. Some also have ornamental bark, or bright autumn foliage.

Jan 31, 2009 - Tony Allen

For centuries the picturesque watchtowers ringing the coast of Spain from Gibraltar to the Pyrenees gave warning of attacks by the Barbary Pirates from North Africa.

Jan 30, 2009 - Tony Allen

You don't need a commercial butterfly kit to rear butterflies. Gathering your own eggs or caterpillars gives the kids even more fun - and even more educational value

Jan 29, 2009 - Tony Allen

A good CV will help you gain a job interview, but thorough interview preparation and good job interview techniques are the keys to winning the job offer.

Jan 7, 2009 - Tony Allen

Not many small businesses use radio advertising, but accurately targetted radio audiences can be very receptive - and radio adverts needn't break the advertising budget.

Dec 4, 2008 - Tony Allen

Newspaper advertisements are the main advertising media for small business, but a cost effective advertising campaign depends on understanding how newspaper ads work .

Nov 28, 2008 - Tony Allen

A clear, neat and concise CV layout wins job interviews - and jobs. It gives employers or HR managers all the key facts and makes your CV stand out from the pile.

Nov 14, 2008 - Tony Allen

With the right selection of butterfly plants you can create a butterfly garden attracting butterflies even on sunny days in the depth of  winter.

Nov 12, 2008 - Tony Allen

The press release should be a key tool in the marketing strategy of any small business. A news story carries more weight than any advertisement and need cost nothing.

Nov 10, 2008 - Tony Allen

Making a butterfly friendly garden is one of the easiest first steps into wildlife gardening. It can add to the enjoyment of your garden and help butterfly conservation.

Nov 8, 2008 - Tony Allen

A clear, logically presented business plan is vital to get financial backing for a business startup and to cut the risk of business failure - now you can write your own.

Nov 6, 2008 - Tony Allen

Having a good business idea is only the beginning. A thoroughly researched business strategy set out in a formal business plan is the next vital step to business success.

Nov 4, 2008 - Tony Allen

Many small businesses fail in the first year. A cool analysis of the three main reasons for business failure can beat the odds and help to make your business succeed.

Nov 4, 2008 - Tony Allen

A "must see" for visitors to Malaga, La Manquita, with its famous unfinished tower and resplendent interior is a fine example of 16th-18thC Andalucian architecture.

Oct 14, 2008 - Tony Allen

Towering over the historic city of Malaga, the Gibralfaro is a fine example of 14th C Moorish and Spanish military architecture, comparable with the Alhambra of Granada.

Oct 14, 2008 - Tony Allen

Tha Alcazaba is a fine Moorish fortress and palace - a miniature Alhambra. Steeped in Spain´s turbulent history, its huge ramparts tower over the old city of Malaga.

Oct 14, 2008 - Tony Allen

Steeped in the romantic history of Spain, the old Andalucian city of Malaga offers the visitor a wealth of historic buildings, elegant gardens and inviting restaurants.

Oct 13, 2008 - Tony Allen

The Alhambra is a stunning complex of palaces and gardens protected by the massive Alcazaba fortress. For a successful visit it´s vital to book early and plan carefully.

Sep 27, 2008 - Tony Allen

Picking the right advertising media is vital to achieve cost effective advertising and maximum impact on a tight advertising budget. And cheapest may not always be best.

Sep 23, 2008 - Tony Allen

It's easy to waste money on unproductive advertising. These tips can help achieve focused, cost effective advertising, and maximum impact on a tight advertising budget.

Sep 23, 2008 - Tony Allen

Market research is an essential tool in building a successful business strategy; a simple, self-help customer or consumer survey can transform your business.

Sep 23, 2008 - Tony Allen

Gorilla trekkers in Volcanoes National Park can study the world's most important population of mountain gorillas feeding, grooming and playing in their natural habitat.

Sep 16, 2008 - Tony Allen

Within easy reach of Malaga airport, Axarquia's stunning landscape of white Andalucian villages, rugged mountains, olive groves, and almond orchards offers great hiking.

Sep 5, 2008 - Tony Allen

A network of ancient mule tracks surrounds the scenic villages of Capileira and Trevelez , both great bases for hiking in Andalucia's stunning Alpujarra mountains.

Aug 28, 2008 - Tony Allen

A mountain stream, tumbling waterfalls, a ruined mill, cherry orchards, chestnut woods and scenic villages: this walk gives the true flavour of the Alpujarras in Spain.

Aug 26, 2008 - Tony Allen

This easy walk from Frigiliana down the Higueron and Chillar River valleys is a gentle introduction to walking in the glorious scenery of the Sierra Almijara in Andalucia

Aug 24, 2008 - Tony Allen

A classic Axarquian village, towering peaks, deep river valleys, cool pinewoods: this walk in Andalucia reveals the full beauty of the Sierra Almijara Natural Park.

Aug 23, 2008 - Tony Allen

Soaring peaks, spectacular Mediterranean flowers and a classical white Axarquian mountain village: this 8 km route typifies the best of walking in the Andalucian Sierra.

Aug 21, 2008 - Tony Allen

Akagera is big game safari country: visitors enjoy all the rich diversity of East Africa's animal and bird life in magnificent scenery, but away from the tourist crowd.

Aug 18, 2008 - Tony Allen

From tall canopied forest to flower-filled marsh, chimpanzees to sunbirds, Nyungwe offers visitors a unique experience of tropical Africa's panoply of plants and animals.

Aug 15, 2008 - Tony Allen