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 ...
Hydroponic Systems - Aggregate Culture -
Growing plants hydroponically using aggregates such as sand or gravel is sometimes preferred to the aquaculture method as the aggregate helps to suppo...
Potting Cactus -
When potting, choose a pot big enough for the plant to grow in. The ideal size for globular plants is one that is slightly larger than the plant, incl...
Noxious Weeds -
A noxious weed is any weed that is declared noxious under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. To be declared, a weed must have a detrimental effect or cause s...
Termites - White Ants -
Termites or "white ants" (Isoptera) work from a nest or colony in the ground. Most effective control is by preventing them from entering any timber st...
The Vine Leaf Blister Mite -
The vine-leaf blister mite (Eriophyes vitis) is an exceedingly small mite, having a white elongated body hearing two pairs of legs situated near the f...
Bean Fly -
The bean fly (Agromyza phaseoli) is a pest of French beans during summer and autumn in coastal New South Wales especially. It sometimes occurs in nort...
Repotting Bonsai -
Since a bonsai remains in a container for life, soil becomes a very important matter; the potted tree cannot extend its roots and find moisture or foo...
Temperature and Humidity -
One reason foliage plants get along so well with people is that they like just about the same temperature levels - 15 to 29 C degrees. Extremes above ...
