Permaculture Zones -
An innovation of design was the appreciation of the efficiency and productivity of natural ecosystems and to seek to apply this efficiency to the way ...
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...
Preparing for Planting Roses -
soil preparation should be completed about three weeks before planting in order to allow the ground to settle. For spring planting, it is better if th...
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...
Codling Moth -
Throughout the State of NSW, the codling moth (Cydia pontonella) is a serious pest of apples, pears and quinces.The spring brood moths commence to eme...
Argentine Ants -
Argentine ants (Iridmnyrmex hum ilis) are the, world's worst ant pest, being more persistent than any other species. They are practically omnivorous i...
Ground Covers -
Ground Covers are effective for covering the bare soil between newly planted shrubs, roses and trees. 2. Ground Covers act as a living mulch....
Growing Flowers for Drying -
Sow the seeds either in groups or in rows when the soil is fairly dry and then thin out the seedlings to 3-6 inches apart (about three-quarters of the...
Green Vegetable Bug -
The Green Vegetable Bug overwinters in the adult stage and commences to lay eggs in compact rafts about the middle of September. Four generations may ...
