Medicinal Tea - Catnip -
Catnip has been used as a medicinal tea for stomach upsets and colds since time immemorial. It is often combined with some other herbs such as lemon b...
Coastal Gardening -
The factors affecting plant growth in coastal regions are somewhat different to those encountered inland. Generally it is the wind which causes most d...
Argentine Ants -
Argentine ants (Iridmnyrmex hum ilis) are the, world's worst ant pest, being more persistent than any other species. They are practically omnivorous i...
Hanging Baskets -
The most usual hanging container is a wire basket (which may have to be lined with plastic or foil for indoor use, to prevent drips), or a plastic one...
Growing Passion Fruit -
Growing passion fruit. There are many plants suitable for covering stretches of bare fence in the back garden aid it is not difficult to find somethin...
Window Boxes -
Window-boxes can be found in many materials. They can either be bought ready-made or made to fit a particular window. The traditional wooden box is st...
Growing Herbs -
Most herbs are hardy and adaptable. But, when growing herbs ,like all plants, they perform best when provided with conditions most closely matched to ...
Lawn Care in Shaded Areas -
As with lawns anywhere, the quality of the soil is of great importance in shaded areas, even more so than in sunny places. It must not pack down and b...
The Light Brown Apple Moth -
The light brown apple moth (Epiphvas po,sivittana) has become a serious pest of deciduous fruits in many districts. All types of fruits may be attacke...
