Light and House Plants -
Light can be supplemented by artificial lights, especially by fluorescent tubes only half a metre or so above the plants. This works well for foliage ...
The Black Peach Aphid -
The black peach aphid (Brachyeauclus persienecola), which is found in most peach-growing districts, attacks both the roots and the above-ground portio...
Coastal Gardening -
The factors affecting plant growth in coastal regions are somewhat different to those encountered inland. Generally it is the wind which causes most d...
When to Sow Grass Seeds -
There is no doubt that by far the most favorable time to sow a new lawn is early autumn. Then the soil is still warm enough to stimulate growth, and t...
Hanging Baskets -
The most usual hanging container is a wire basket (which may have to be lined with plastic or foil for indoor use, to prevent drips), or a plastic one...
Asbestos Removal -
Asbestos fibres are hazardous when inhaled. They can be released into the air when asbestos products are incorrectly handled, removed or transported f...
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...
Growing Tomatoes -
The popularity of growing tomatoes in the home garden vegetable patch is unquestioned. Few other crops give so much satisfaction in their growing or h...
Pruning Roses -
The most common error made in pruning roses is the location of the cut in relation to the dormant eyes or buds on the stems. Every rose stem, either o...
