Medicinal Tea - Catnip -
Catnip has been used as a medicinal tea for stomach upsets and colds since time immemorial. It is often combined with some other herbs such as lemon b...
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 ...
Bonsai Tools -
Beyond the basic instruments there are numerous other tools and devices that can be useful in certain circumstances. Among these are saws, brushes, tw...
Light and House Plants -
Light can be supplemented by artificial lights, especially by fluorescent tubes only half a metre or so above the plants. This works well for foliage ...
Lawn Sod -
Lawn sod can offer several advantages that creating a lawn by seed, plugs, or sprigs do not. How to Lay Lawn Sod: Lay lawn sod over one section of the...
Hand Feeding Koi -
Hand feeding Koi is a great way to enjoy your water gardening. If you have been feeding your fish by simply throwing the food on top of the water then...
Citrus Gall Wasp -
The citrus gall wasp (Eurytoma frills) is a pest of citrus trees on the north coast of New South Wales, and in recent years has appeared in many parts...
The Illusion of Age in Bonsai -
Creating the illusion of age is one of the important aspects of bonsai. The shape of the trunk contributes to an aged look, but surface roots add to t...
Roses -
The Rose is deservedly the most prized of garden plants. It is of easy culture and suited to a wide variety of soils, with exquisitely shaped, often f...