Seed Propagation -
Seeds are usually the best method of raising quantities of many kinds of annuals required for bedding displays, such as snapdragons, zinnias, marigold...
How To Transplant Seedlings -
Weather conditions at the time of transplanting are important in successful establishment of plants, and transplanting should not be done in the middl...
The Oriental Fruit Moth -
The oriental fruit moth (Cydia Molesta), also known as the peach tip moth, first appeared in the Sydney district about 1909, and is now common in the ...
Lawn Sprigs -
There are two ways that you can plant lawn sprigs by hand: You can broadcast, or stolonize the sprigs over prepared soil at a rate of roughly 5 to 10 ...
Soil for Groundcovers -
Ground covers which grow well create their own humus in time and so continue to flourish, but, if the plants appear to be suffering from malnutrition,...
Planning a Japanese Garden -
Before beginning a Japanese garden, look carefully at any made in your district or articles on this subject and study pictures of well-designed Japane...
Growing Bulbs Outdoors -
Plant outdoor bulbs with a trowel, but on no account leave them 'hanging' in a soil pocket. Special bulb trowels are obtainable with narrow blades whi...
Trees and Shrubs -
Trees and shrubs in the garden give permanence, shelter, shade, protection, privacy and colour throughout the year. Trees are especially valuable both...
Indoor Plants for Cool Rooms -
Ideal for a cool, light room are plants which do not mind a lack of warm sunlight as long as they receive sufficient day-light....
