Bonsai - Buy or Grow? -
There are basically two ways of obtaining a bonsai- either you buy it or you grow it. If you buy one you lose some of the absorbing work of pruning it...
Termites - White Ants -
Termites or "white ants" (Isoptera) work from a nest or colony in the ground. Most effective control is by preventing them from entering any timber st...
Hanging Basket Plants -
Plants which trail naturally are best: Ivies, Lobelias, pendant Begonias, Petunias, Zebrinas, Chlorophytum (Spider Plant) and Geraniums (particularly ...
Green Vegetable Bug -
The Green Vegetable Bug overwinters in the adult stage and commences to lay eggs in compact rafts about the middle of September. Four generations may ...
Cactus Propagation -
Propagating by Seed. The potting compost and coarse sand is sifted through a 1 inch mesh. In the bottom of each 3" plastic pot, put 1" of coarse washe...
Rose Pests and Diseases -
Major diseases are black spot, mildew and rust. Black spot may appear at first as yellowish areas on leaves, darkening later. Lower leaves are infecte...
Seed Propagation -
Seeds are usually the best method of raising quantities of many kinds of annuals required for bedding displays, such as snapdragons, zinnias, marigold...
Great Potted Plant Ideas -
Some great plants that will do very well in pots - look great and easy to maintain: - Fast-growing Yucca elephantipes, with its dramatic heads of spik...
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...
