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...
Planting Ground Covers -
Ground covers can be transferred from the nursery to the garden at any time of the year, but it is obviously easier to get them established with a min...
Large House Plants -
A big climber could conceal a multitude of architectural sins or help to enhance a good feature such as a well-proportioned archway or door frame. One...
Bonsai Gardens -
Bonsai are trees or shrubs grown in special containers according to certain classic forms established by the Japanese. The plants are trained to be ob...
Lawn Creation - Lawn Seed -
When Lawn seeding, as with anything, quality pays off in the end. Always buy the best seed that you can afford to get the best possible result....
How to Lay Floor Tiles -
Check the surface is level and clean. Once you have chosen your tiling pattern, mark out your centre and dry lay' your tiles to ensure the result is ...
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...
Pumpkin Beetle -
The life history of this beetle under natural conditions has not been studied. Eggs have been laid on moist soil and the larva have been found on the ...
Japanese Garden Maintenance -
Maintenance of a Japanese garden is largely a matter of housekeeping; it involves weeding, clearing away dead leaves, raking sand and gravel areas, an...
