Cactus Cultivation -
A general rule is that a densely-spined or thick-skinned plant is more able to stand the full sun than a thinly-spined or spineless one which would do...
Leaf Eating Ladybird -
Both the adults and larvae of the leaf-eating ladybird (Epilachna 28-punctata) feed upon leaf-surfaces, producing a lace-like pattern, and the infeste...
Lawn Sods - Instant Lawn -
The quickest way to make a lawn is by laying sod, to carpet the ground completely with living turf. If you must buy the sod, it is also the most expen...
Tulips -
Tulips cannot be grown in the open in tropical climates because they require a cold winter season in order to grow successfully. Tulips can be grown i...
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 ...
Summer Flowering Plants -
Pelargoniums are divided into three groups: the Species, which have small flowers and green scented leaves: the Regals with larger flowers and mainly ...
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...
Hedge Plants -
The hedge is generally built of one type of tree or shrub. The idea of using two or more varieties of unrelated plants is rarely considered, yet an in...
How Much Should I Water Indoor Plants? -
If you can collect rain water, this is better for plants than tap water. You can also use water-softening tablets or a handful of peat left in a can o...
