Vine Moth -
Caterpillars of the vine moth (Phalaenoides glycine) are one of the most common pests of the grape vine, and if allowed to remain unchecked may seriou...
Red Scale -
Red scale (Aonidiella aurantii) is the most important insect pest of citrus trees (orange, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit) and may occur wherever these t...
Hydroponic Systems - Aquaculture -
The hydroponic system of water culture is probably the simplest to set up on a small scale. In this system the plant roots are totally immersed into a...
Water Garden Plants -
In the formal water garden it is usual to grow one or more shaped, or naturally erect, plants at, or near, the corners of the pools. Cypresses, Thujas...
Shredders -
Shredders are a very useful aid to producing good quality and large quantities of compost by shredding your garden waste. They help to provide texture...
How to Lay Floor Tiles -
Check the surface is level and clean. Once you have chosen your tiling pattern, mark out your centre and dry lay' your tiles to ensure the result is ...
Growing Tomatoes -
The popularity of growing tomatoes in the home garden vegetable patch is unquestioned. Few other crops give so much satisfaction in their growing or h...
Propagating Roses -
Propagation by cuttings is generally not as successful as by budding. Commercially the method is quite impracticable since a shoot which provides seve...
Plants Suitable for Bonsai -
A few of the plants commonly used for bonsai are pine, spruce, juniper, Japanese maple, Atlantic cedar, flowering quince and azalea. The evergreen var...
