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...
Flowering Plants for Autumn / Winter -
All the varieties grown in pots have been derived from this one species and are superb winter-flowering house plants. The leaves are green on top but ...
Marcottage: Propagating in the Air -
The introduction of plastic materials in the 1960's made marcottage worth while and it can be carried out by any gardener. Marcottage or air-layering ...
Growing Hydroponics -
Growing Hydroponics can be VERY complicated, with computers and sensors controlling everything from watering cycles to nutrient strength and the amoun...
Leaf Eating Ladybird -
Both the adults and larvae of the leaf-eating ladybird (Epilachna 28-punctata) feed upon leaf-surfaces, producing a lace-like pattern, and the infeste...
Creating a New Garden -
Modern homes, with their individual designs, call for a fresh approach to landscaping. No hard and fast rules can be given for making a garden because...
Growing Jerulsalem Artichokes -
Jerulsalem Artichoke is a tuberous rooted crop of particularly easy growth. This vegetable can be given a permanent spot in the garden, for it is like...
How to Plant Roses -
Make the planting hole 15 to 18 in. wide and, except for standards, no deeper than will be required to bring the budding union level with the surface ...
Plants for Window Boxes -
Plants in window-boxes tend to have a somewhat hard life, with periods of drought and wind, draughts and little protection. Certain hardy plants are, ...
