Flowers and Colour -
The ideal bed for picking contains annuals and perennials, together with plants and shrubs for cutting for their foliage colours. But there is also th...
Growing Passion Fruit -
Growing passion fruit. There are many plants suitable for covering stretches of bare fence in the back garden aid it is not difficult to find somethin...
Great Pergola Plants -
Some great vines that will do very well on your pergola: - 'Bower of Beauty' pandorea (Pandorea jasminoides) with pink flowers through summer, and its...
Trees and Shrubs -
Trees and shrubs in the garden give permanence, shelter, shade, protection, privacy and colour throughout the year. Trees are especially valuable both...
Types of Japanese Gardens -
Japanese gardens may be "stroll" gardens or "viewing" gardens. Through the former, one walks along a path and enjoys a series of carefully planned lan...
Hydroponic Systems - Aggregate Culture -
Growing plants hydroponically using aggregates such as sand or gravel is sometimes preferred to the aquaculture method as the aggregate helps to suppo...
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...
Growing Jerulsalem Artichokes -
Jerulsalem Artichoke is a tuberous rooted crop of particularly easy growth. This vegetable can be given a permanent spot in the garden, for it is like...
Tomato Mite -
Tomato mite (Vasates lycopersici) is probably the most damaging pest of tomatoes during the summer and autumn months and treatment for its control is ...
