Mulching Roses -
Do not spread compost or old farmyard manure around rose-bushes in winter because this keeps the ground cold and wet. Instead, use it as a summer mulc...
Seed Raising -
Seed raising is the simplest method of plant propagation. Its success depends on the type of soil and the position of the seedbed. The capacity of the...
Propagating by Budding -
Budding, like grafting, is carried out on woody shrubs and trees, though herbaceous plants can also be treated in the same way; Tomato, for example, c...
Growing Parsley -
Anyone who has tried growing parlsey from seed knows that parsley seeds are quite slow to germinate. Sometimes it can be 3 or weeks before the parsley...
Bonsai Care -
Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow st...
Bulbs & Corms -
Under a general heading - BULBS - we usually include a number of plants which do not strictly fit into this category. A true bulb is made up of thic...
Cactus Cultivation -
A general rule is that a densely-spined or thick-skinned plant is more able to stand the full sun than a thinly-spined or spineless one which would do...
Planning a Garden -
One of the first steps in planning a garden, and an important one, is to examine carefully the soil on the block chosen, noting any special points suc...
Cold Frames and Seed Boxes -
As well as reducing frost damage, cold-frames prevent excessive dampness in the soil. Though seedlings require some water, too much under cold conditi...
