Marcottage: Propagating in the Air -
The introduction of plastic materials in the 1960's made marcottage worth while and it can be carried out by any gardener. Marcottage or air-layering ...
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....
Testing your soil -
Soil-testing kits available and by and large they do a very good job of accurately testing your soil. However, if you are only interested in knowing i...
Propagating Cactus by Cuttings -
The best time to take cuttings is early spring. Once the cutting has rooted pot up in the usual way. Another way to obtain offsets is to temporarily d...
Prinicples of a Japanese Garden -
A whole philosophy is involved in the planning of Japanese gardens. They are intended for contemplation and meditation, as places where you may quietl...
How To Sow Australian Native Seeds -
Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the surface, but avoid sowing them too densely as this may produce weak spindly seedlings and also encourage fungal dis...
Terraces -
Terraces are the ideal solution for sloped garden areas, where planting can sometimes be challenging, if not impossible. Indeed, it is rare to find a ...
The White Fringed Weevil -
Since the discovery of the white-fringed weevil (Pantomorus leucoloma) in New South Wales, near Scone in 1932, this South American weevil has spread t...
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 ...