Bonsai Root Pruning -
In order to adequately absorb major and minor elements from the soil solution, plants seem to need fresh new root growth. One the first symptoms of a ...
Garden Design -
The design of a garden is a responsibility and a challenge, for every site is different and creates individual problems. Even a narrow strip, identica...
Red Legged Earth Mites -
Red-legged earth mites (Halotydeus destructor and Penthaleus major) are active only during the winter months. The eggs hatch after the first autumn ra...
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....
Loamy Soil -
When a soil is referred to as loamy, it usually means that the soil contains a mixture of humus, sand and clay. A good loamy soil should contain, in a...
White Wax Scale -
White wax scale (Ceroplastes destructor) is a pest of citrus orchards and also infests many native and introduced shrubs, such as blackthorn, lillypil...
Seedling Transplanting -
Transplanting of seedlings should be done as soon as the seedlings produce their first true leaf. The earliest "leaves" to appear are the cotyledons o...
Repotting Houseplants -
Frequent repotting of house plants is unnecessary, and generally plants placed in containers 5 in. or larger in diameter can stay in the same pots for...
Clay Soil - How to Improve Clay Soil -
When working with clay soil, it is best to mix in with it some gypsum. Gypsum really helps to break up and unlock your clay dirt. Individual clay p...
