Sowing Seed in Cold Frames -
If cold frames are used and the seeds are sown in pots, pans or boxes and placed inside the frame to germinate, the procedure is much the same as alre...
Vine Moth -
Caterpillars of the vine moth (Phalaenoides glycine) are one of the most common pests of the grape vine, and if allowed to remain unchecked may seriou...
Sowing Mix for Australian Natives -
Sowing mix made from new perlite and vermiculite should not contain plant diseases or weed seeds. However, fertile soil teems with microscopic plants ...
When to Plant Roses -
All types of dormant rose-bushes can be planted. The season selected depends upon factors such as soil and climate. In heavy soils which hold much moi...
Flowering Plants for Autumn / Winter -
All the varieties grown in pots have been derived from this one species and are superb winter-flowering house plants. The leaves are green on top but ...
Feeding Roses -
The main elements of plant growth are nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and, to a lesser extent, minor or trace elements such as magnesium. Roses rarely su...
Loamy Soil -
When a soil is referred to as loamy, it usually means that the soil contains a mixture of humus, sand and clay. A good loamy soil should contain, in a...
Bonsai Styles -
Creation of bonsai follows certain rules of design that dictate the final composition. They have been worked out and refined by the Japanese for gener...
Prevailing Winds And Planting -
With many trees, you will notice that there are longer roots on one side that the other and these provide the tree with greater anchorage against the ...
