Caring For Orchids -
Caring for orchids is not that difficult really. Tropical orchids are no more difficult to grow than other plants, but because most of them are epiphy...
Landscaping with Trees -
Study your garden area, taking note of where the sun is at various times of the day. A patio for instance, could be shaded by a well positioned tree i...
Plant Bacterial Diseases -
Bacteria which attack plants are much smaller than parasitic fungi but infect in a similar manner by living in, and killing, the tissues. Some species...
The Woolly Aphid -
The woolly aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a serious pest of apple trees throughout the State, and infests both the tops and the roots of the trees. The...
Crop Rotation -
Rotation of crops aids in keeping up soil fertility, and a properly controlled vegetable garden should never become plant sick. Different types of pla...
Vegetable Garden Design -
Vegetable garden design is important if you wish to get maximum reslts from your limited space. The old fashioned kitchen garden is a productive food ...
Bonsai Tree Care -
Heavy watering makes the trees more susceptible to fungal infections and "root rot". Sun, heat and wind exposure can quickly dry a tree to the point o...
Terraces -
Terraces are the ideal solution for sloped garden areas, where planting can sometimes be challenging, if not impossible. Indeed, it is rare to find a ...
Medicinal Tea - Chamomile -
Chamomile is perhaps the queen of medicinal tea herbs. It is a beautiful annual (although there is one variety of chamomile that is a perennial plant)...
