Growing Ginger -
For a really interesting ornamental plant and at the same time a wonderful culinary addition to your kitchen, try growing ginger. It's really easy. Bu...
Growing Trees from Nuts -
Walnuts and Hazels may grow into little trees if you plant them in sand in late autumn, leave in a cool and dark place, then carefully transplant to c...
Home Grown Tomatoes -
One reason why tomatoes are so popular with home gardeners is that a single plant produces surprisingly high yields, and grows in almost any location ...
Window Boxes -
Window-boxes can be found in many materials. They can either be bought ready-made or made to fit a particular window. The traditional wooden box is st...
DIY Water Feature -
Have you ever thought about building your own DIY water feature, pond or water garden? The key in creating a successful well landscaped pleasing wat...
Water Garden Plants -
In the formal water garden it is usual to grow one or more shaped, or naturally erect, plants at, or near, the corners of the pools. Cypresses, Thujas...
Preparing your lawn - Levelling -
You can level an area fairly accurately by these means. You will need a straight edge and a carpenter's or bricklayer's spirit level. The straight edg...
Landscaping on sloping Ground -
The treatment of sloping land will depend mainly on the steepness of the slope. When the slope is very steep there is a tendency for soil erosion to t...
How To Get Australian Native Seeds to Sprout -
The fresh seed of some species has built-in mechanisms to delay germination for several months or even for many years, and such seed is said to be dor...
