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...
Growing Cacti and Succulents -
Cacti and Succulents thrive on neglect and are almost the only plants that need no watering when you go on holiday. In addition, they are untroubled b...
Bonsai Containers -
Choosing the right container can be an overwhelming experience. They come in hundreds of variations and range in price from a few dollars to hundreds ...
Propagating Roses -
Propagation by cuttings is generally not as successful as by budding. Commercially the method is quite impracticable since a shoot which provides seve...
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...
Preparing for Planting Roses -
soil preparation should be completed about three weeks before planting in order to allow the ground to settle. For spring planting, it is better if th...
House Plants and Water Evaporation -
Evaporation from the exposed surface of the soil can be reduced if this is covered with gravel, stone chippings (from an aquarium shop), peat or moss....
Dianthus -
Dianthus is a genus of roughly about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. These are native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a...
Feature Walls -
A feature wall can completely transform an ordinary old room into a sophisticated and stylish sanctuary. More than a just focal point, a feature wall ...
