Gardens and Garden Design -
The choice of suitable trees and shrubs is governed not only by the soil, climate, and aspect of the area, but by many other factors. Trees and shrubs...
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...
Medicinal Tea - Lemon Balm -
Lemon Balm as a medicinal tea is wonderful. Lemon balm is a hardy and drought resistant perennial plant that can grow so well, that in some places it'...
Growing Palms from Date Stones -
These are tricky because they come from a very hot climate. Plant several to a pot like citrus pips and put the pot right on a radiator or hot tank, c...
Argentine Ants -
Argentine ants (Iridmnyrmex hum ilis) are the, world's worst ant pest, being more persistent than any other species. They are practically omnivorous i...
Pruning Standard Roses -
Hybrid teas and floribunda trees usually are pruned before delivery. The tops of dormant plants should be balanced. The stems that form the head of th...
How To Plant Trees -
Holes for shrubs and trees should be dug about 30 centimetres wider and about 15 centimetres deeper than the size of the soil ball of the new plant. W...
Australian Bushland Gardening -
The first step in making a new garden in these conditions is to examine carefully all the growing plants; any tree or shrub that is diseased or damage...
Vegetable Weevil -
The vegetable weevil (Listroderes obliquus).This introduced pest occurs in most parts of the State and in both the grub and adult weevil stages may do...
