Rose Suckers -
These are growths from the stock on which the rose has been budded. They occur not only on rosebushes, but also on climbers, ramblers and even standar...
The Green Peach Aphid -
The green peach aphid (Myzus persicae) is a pest of peaches and nectarines throughout New South Wales. During October and November the aphids infest t...
Potting Cactus -
When potting, choose a pot big enough for the plant to grow in. The ideal size for globular plants is one that is slightly larger than the plant, incl...
Organic Food -
To understand what organic food is, one must first understand the definition of organic soil since food is the product of the soil. Organic soil has b...
Pantone Color Swatches -
Pantone colours are mixed ink colours that are identified by a number. This number when used with Pantone's "Formula Guide" specifies a certain mix o...
Sowing Seeds in Pots -
Seed can be sown in boxes, pots, seed-pans or flats (shallow boxes or trays). Sheets of glass and pieces of paper (newspaper will do, but thick brown ...
Sowing Seeds in Patches -
Seeds can be sown directly on the permanent site by broadcasting or scattering them over a prepared patch of soil, where informal groups of flowering ...
How To Plant Trees -
Holes for shrubs and trees should be dug about 30 centimetres wider and about 15 centimetres deeper than the size of the soil ball of the new plant. W...
Lawn Sprigging -
Sprigs are young rooted shoots ,  pieces of stolon with leaves and roots attached. Lawns of subtropical gr...