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...
Termites - White Ants -
Termites or "white ants" (Isoptera) work from a nest or colony in the ground. Most effective control is by preventing them from entering any timber st...
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...
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...
Rose Pests and Diseases -
Major diseases are black spot, mildew and rust. Black spot may appear at first as yellowish areas on leaves, darkening later. Lower leaves are infecte...
The Potato Moth -
The potato moth (Gnorimoschema operculella) is present in every potato-growing district in New South Wales and the caterpillars may cause considerable...
Bonsai Containers -
Choosing the right container can be an overwhelming experience. They come in hundreds of variations and range in price from a few dollars to hundreds ...
Fungi - Fungus Diseases -
Parasitic fungi are mostly microscopic. They invade higher plants and grow in their tissues (cells), which they kill and then absorb the contents for ...
Lantana (Lantana Camara) -
There are two main forms of Lantana here in Australia: a cultivated form planted in gardens and also weedy variety found in bushland and pastures. The...
