Keeping Your Plants in Happy Surroundngs -
Light: All green plants must have a certain amount of light just to stay alive, and even more to grow. Before you purchase a plant, check the plant Li...
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...
Pruning Houseplants -
If a plant is growing too tall and a bushier shape is required, stop the growing shoots by breaking off the tips with finger and thumb (known as "pinc...
Landscaping with Trees -
Study your garden area, taking note of where the sun is at various times of the day. A patio for instance, could be shaded by a well positioned tree i...
Bulb & Spring Flower Combinations -
1. Tulip 'Queen of Bartigon' (rich pink) with Forget-me-Nots.
2. Blue Forget-me-Not studded with 'Golden Age' Tulip (Buttercup yellow).
3. A groundw...
Repotting Bonsai -
Repotting is best done in the dormant season when the plant is not growing. So, repot spring-flowering trees in autumn, deciduous trees in autumn or e...
What is a Ground Cover? -
Ground covers tend have one thing in common ÃÆâ€âââ‚...
Builders Insurance -
Builders insurance is an essential compnent when contracting with a builder on any renovation or building. It is an important factor for builders and ...
The Potato Moth -
The potato moth (Gnorimoschema operculella) is present in every potato-growing district in New South Wales and the caterpillars may cause considerable...
