How to Pick Flowers -
Do not gather flowers without the aid of a good pair of secateurs or sharp flower scissors. Some stems are very tough and you can do a lot of damage p...
Garden Hose -
If you've shopped for a new garden hose in the last few years, you'll know that even the simple garden hose has many options these days. But how do yo...
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...
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...
Watering House Plants -
The amount of water a plant need depends on temperature, humidity and the size of the plant in relation to soil and light. A plant in a warm, well-lit...
Australian Indigenous Flora -
Denise Lawungkurr Goodfellow writes today about a topic that is timely for all of us. She writes about the introduction of non-native species in her c...
Tiles -
In general, there are two different families tiles: ceramic and stone. Ceramic is a manÃÃÃÂ...
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...
Roses -
The Rose is deservedly the most prized of garden plants. It is of easy culture and suited to a wide variety of soils, with exquisitely shaped, often f...
