Growing Flowers -
Growing flowers from seed is not always a trouble-free occupation. Hardy and half-hardy annuals in particular are not the easiest things to grow - the...
Prevailing Winds And Planting -
With many trees, you will notice that there are longer roots on one side that the other and these provide the tree with greater anchorage against the ...
Repotting Bonsai -
Repotting is best done in the dormant season when the plant is not growing. So, repot spring-flowering trees in autumn, deciduous trees in autumn or e...
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 ...
Red Spider -
The common red spider (Tetranychus telarius) is a mite which feeds on various weeds, garden and field crops, bananas, shrubs and pome and stone fruit ...
Growing Apples, Pears and Plums from Pips -
No great heat is needed for these. In fact, the reverse is true. Start by placing pips or stones between pads of cotton-wool (which must be kept moist...
Planting a Lawn -
If your existing lawn suffers from bad soil compaction, or perhaps rampant weed problems, a heavy thatch, or even nutrient and organic matter deficien...
Watering House Plants -
The amount of water a plant need depends on temperature, humidity and the size of the plant in relation to soil and light. A plant in a warm, well-lit...
Astrological Gardening -
Astrological gardening. For centuries men have been planting and harvesting using the signs of the zodiac which have allowed him to be in tune with th...
