Growing Fruit and Vegetables in the Home -
For flavor, for economy, or just for the sheer joy of gardening, more and more families are now raising their own produce. Many admit, though, that a ...
Know Your Tree's Soil -
A most important factor and one that determines the success of your garden is knowing what kind of soil you have and then choosing shrubs and trees th...
The Cherry Aphid -
The cherry aphid (Mizus cerasi) is an important pest of cherries in New South Wales. It infests the young foliage in late spring and early summer, and...
Noxious Weeds -
A noxious weed is any weed that is declared noxious under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. To be declared, a weed must have a detrimental effect or cause s...
Growing Mangoes and Lychees from Stones -
The Lychee can grow 6 feet of leafy stem in a year; the Mango produces extraordinary contortions of stem initially and then lovely long leaves. Both n...
Growing Herbs -
Most herbs are hardy and adaptable. But, when growing herbs ,like all plants, they perform best when provided with conditions most closely matched to ...
Landscape Lighting - Outdoor Lighting -
Landscape lighting or outdoor lighting can add a magical quality to an otherwise ordinary backyard. There are many choices available, including solar....
Growing Flowers -
Growing flowers from seed is not always a trouble-free occupation. Hardy and half-hardy annuals in particular are not the easiest things to grow - the...
The Illusion of Age in Bonsai -
Creating the illusion of age is one of the important aspects of bonsai. The shape of the trunk contributes to an aged look, but surface roots add to t...
