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...
Spring Bulbs -
Bulbs to plant for spring blooming include: Muscari (Grape Hyacinths), Puschkinia scilloides (Squills) and Scillas. All of these are small and blue....
Builders Insurance -
Builders insurance is an essential compnent when contracting with a builder on any renovation or building. It is an important factor for builders and ...
Feeding Roses -
The main elements of plant growth are nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and, to a lesser extent, minor or trace elements such as magnesium. Roses rarely su...
Growing Melons from Seed -
Both melons and cucumbers grow quickly from pips if started off in spring in the same way as citrus pips (see in this fruit growing section), but with...
Summer Bulbs -
Some well-known bulbs for summer include a few varieties of Gladioli, tuberous Begonia and Montbretia. If you want to try something less familiar, loo...
Climbing Roses -
Climbing roses are often slow starters and will not produce a profusion of flowers for at least two years after planting. They are, however, very long...
Marcottage: Propagating in the Air -
The introduction of plastic materials in the 1960's made marcottage worth while and it can be carried out by any gardener. Marcottage or air-layering ...
Growing Asparagus -
It is generally considered that Asparagus is difficult to grow but this is not so, although it does take up a rather large area of garden for the smal...
