When Should I Water My Indoor Plants? -
Lifting a pot gives a good clue: light weight means that water is lacking. Tapping the pot (if it is made of clay) provides another test: a ringing so...
Houseplant Drainage -
Good drainage is important in the cultivation of practically all plants grown in containers. Soil should be sufficiently porous to permit the free pas...
Large House Plants -
A big climber could conceal a multitude of architectural sins or help to enhance a good feature such as a well-proportioned archway or door frame. One...
Preparing Your New Garden -
Empty garden space is a great temptation to over-plant. Give every shrub or tree ample room to grow to its full dimensions. When a garden is over-plan...
Displaying Cacti -
Small cacti are very suitable for miniature gardens. A porous container or one with drainage holes is essential. Don't mix cacti with other succulents...
Kitchen Design -
The concept of the work triangle - being storage, preparation, and cooking - is that places for these functions should be arranged in such a way that...
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...
Furniture Beetle -
The furniture beetle (Anohium punctatum) infests pine timbers, and shelving, flooring and furniture may he attacked. Willow. maple, beech and certain ...
Insects and Pests -
If something does begin to bug your plants, don't panic. First step is to temporarily isolate the plant so the pests won't spread to other plants. In ...
