Growing Flowers -
Growing flowers from seed is not always a trouble-free occupation. Hardy and half-hardy annuals in particular are not the easiest things to grow - the...
Plant Bacterial Diseases -
Bacteria which attack plants are much smaller than parasitic fungi but infect in a similar manner by living in, and killing, the tissues. Some species...
Large House Plants -
A big climber could conceal a multitude of architectural sins or help to enhance a good feature such as a well-proportioned archway or door frame. One...
Seed Sowing and Germination -
The actual sowing is governed by the same rules as for outdoor sowing. Scatter flat seeds - such as those of lilies, hippeastrum, and grevilleas-thinl...
The Illusion of Age in Bonsai -
Creating the illusion of age is one of the important aspects of bonsai. The shape of the trunk contributes to an aged look, but surface roots add to t...
Bonsai Root Pruning -
In order to adequately absorb major and minor elements from the soil solution, plants seem to need fresh new root growth. One the first symptoms of a ...
Noxious Weeds of Australia -
SIAM WEED - (Chromolaena odorata) Considered to be one of the world's worst weeds. This weed, first found in Australia in 1994, has the potential to c...
Seedling Transplanting -
Transplanting of seedlings should be done as soon as the seedlings produce their first true leaf. The earliest "leaves" to appear are the cotyledons o...
The Vine Leaf Blister Mite -
The vine-leaf blister mite (Eriophyes vitis) is an exceedingly small mite, having a white elongated body hearing two pairs of legs situated near the f...
