Mulching -
The value of mulching shrubs and young trees can never be over-emphasized. In Australia's hot summers, a great deal of moisture is robbed from plants ...
Growing Ginger -
For a really interesting ornamental plant and at the same time a wonderful culinary addition to your kitchen, try growing ginger. It's really easy. Bu...
Dianthus -
Dianthus is a genus of roughly about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. These are native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a...
Choosing Ground Covers -
Choosing ground covers: When selecting plants for ground cover it is essential to take into account the climate, soil and aspect, because ground cover...
Temperature and Humidity -
One reason foliage plants get along so well with people is that they like just about the same temperature levels - 15 to 29 C degrees. Extremes above ...
Lantana (Lantana Camara) -
There are two main forms of Lantana here in Australia: a cultivated form planted in gardens and also weedy variety found in bushland and pastures. The...
Indoor Gardening Tips -
Indoor gardening tips can be invaluable when it comes to making sure your vegetables are pollinated properly and therefore produce a good quantity of ...
New Lawn Care -
When caring for a new lawn, there are a number of tips that one should follow to ensure best possible results. Perhaps an obvious point, but on that n...
Standard Roses -
Standard roses (sometimes called tree roses in other parts of the world) are those budded on to long canes to give them stems of the desired length. T...
