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Grafting - When fruit-trees are grafted the scions are cut before vegetative growth begins. A well-ripened shoot of the preceding year's growth is selected, and ...

White Wax Scale - White wax scale (Ceroplastes destructor) is a pest of citrus orchards and also infests many native and introduced shrubs, such as blackthorn, lillypil...

Bonsai Care - Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow st...

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...

Bonsai Trees - Many types of tree not usually regarded as appropriate can be successfully grown in miniature form, so if you see anything that looks suitable it is w...

Caulking & Caulking Guns - Caulking Guns. Frame-type and cradle-type guns look very different, but function and perform in the same way. With either type, the shaft can be smoot...

The Woolly Aphid - The woolly aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum) is a serious pest of apple trees throughout the State, and infests both the tops and the roots of the trees. The...

Cleaning your Plants - Happy, healthy and bushy green leaves tell the world that you really care about your plants. Dust is one of their biggest ene mies. A layer of dust cl...

Gardens and Garden Design - The choice of suitable trees and shrubs is governed not only by the soil, climate, and aspect of the area, but by many other factors. Trees and shrubs...

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