Fungi - Fungus Diseases -
Parasitic fungi are mostly microscopic. They invade higher plants and grow in their tissues (cells), which they kill and then absorb the contents for ...
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...
Hydroponic Systems - Aquaculture -
The hydroponic system of water culture is probably the simplest to set up on a small scale. In this system the plant roots are totally immersed into a...
Hydroponic Systems - Continuous Flow -
Most commercial hydroponic systems use a method of directing a continuous flow of nutrient solution over the roots of the plants. One type of continuo...
Choosing House Plants -
When choosing house plants, consider first their shape, habit, texture and colouring for the place they will occupy and in relation to each other. For...
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...
Bamboo Floors -
Bamboo floors can give you the beauty of natural wood in your home without having a disastrous effect on our environment. Bamboo floors have now becom...
Containers for Bonsai -
The bonsai container is always selected to complement the mood and colour of the bonsai. It must help to present the tree and never detract from it. T...
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...
