Growing Mangoes and Lychees from Stones -
The Lychee can grow 6 feet of leafy stem in a year; the Mango produces extraordinary contortions of stem initially and then lovely long leaves. Both n...
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...
Bamboo Flooring -
Bamboo flooring has become a rising trend in home improvement and home flooring. It is a great alternative to traditional hardwood floors and is the p...
Plant Reproduction and Propagation -
The most common method of raising plants is by seed, but there are other methods that are equally successful. Many plants can produce a new stem and f...
Seedling Transplanting -
Transplanting of seedlings should be done as soon as the seedlings produce their first true leaf. The earliest "leaves" to appear are the cotyledons o...
New Lawn Care -
When caring for a new lawn, there are a number of tips that one should follow to ensure best possible results. Perhaps an obvious point, but on that n...
Bean Fly -
The bean fly (Agromyza phaseoli) is a pest of French beans during summer and autumn in coastal New South Wales especially. It sometimes occurs in nort...
Peony -
The peony or paeony (Paeonia) is actually the sole genus in the plant family Paeoniaceae. Most are herbaceous perennials that are generally 0.5-1.5m t...
