Pantone Color Swatches -
Pantone colours are mixed ink colours that are identified by a number. This number when used with Pantone's "Formula Guide" specifies a certain mix o...
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...
Hand Feeding Koi -
Hand feeding Koi is a great way to enjoy your water gardening. If you have been feeding your fish by simply throwing the food on top of the water then...
How To Save Water -
The layout of the garden is important to its ultimate water usage. When setting the footprint of the house think about where the water will run off. R...
Preparing a New Lawn -
No matter the size of your yard, preparing a new lawn is a big job. There are four basic steps that one should follow when planting a new lawn. Which...
Growing Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines From Stones -
Crack the stone a little - just enough to break the sides open slightly. Then plant it in a 4 inch pot of compost, about 1 inch deep. Put the pot in a...
The Vine Leaf Blister Mite -
The vine-leaf blister mite (Eriophyes vitis) is an exceedingly small mite, having a white elongated body hearing two pairs of legs situated near the f...
Seed Sowing and Germination -
The actual sowing is governed by the same rules as for outdoor sowing. Scatter flat seeds - such as those of lilies, hippeastrum, and grevilleas-thinl...
Hanging baskets in the Home -
For a lavish display in less time, you can plant up to six flowers in a container. Just remember to space them evenly. Add a few foilage plants as w...
