Prinicples of a Japanese Garden -
A whole philosophy is involved in the planning of Japanese gardens. They are intended for contemplation and meditation, as places where you may quietl...
The Woolly Aphid -
The woolly aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a serious pest of apple trees throughout the State, and infests both the tops and the roots of the trees. The...
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 ...
Growing Parsley -
Anyone who has tried growing parlsey from seed knows that parsley seeds are quite slow to germinate. Sometimes it can be 3 or weeks before the parsley...
How to Pick Flowers -
Do not gather flowers without the aid of a good pair of secateurs or sharp flower scissors. Some stems are very tough and you can do a lot of damage p...
Landscaping on sloping Ground -
The treatment of sloping land will depend mainly on the steepness of the slope. When the slope is very steep there is a tendency for soil erosion to t...
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...
Brown Olive Scale -
The brown olive scale (Saissetia akar) occurs throughout the State on a wide variety of host plants. It is best known as a pest of citrus but also com...
Push Lawn Sweepers -
Push lawn sweepers are lightweight which means that anyone can use one. Push lawn sweepers also brush up the turf as they go along, and so they leave ...
