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 ...
How to Make Compost -
For a good compost heap, the layers of refuse should be 6 to 8 in. thick and should be trodden down moderately firmly. If the material is very dry, wa...
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...
Espalier -
Espalier is the horticultural technique of training trees through careful pruning and grafting with the intent of creating formal two-dimensional patt...
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...
Garden Feng Shui -
Garden Feng Shui. The design of your garden can have an amazing affect on your family's well being and health. Here is how you can create harmony in y...
Acclimatising House Plants -
It is good practice to let plants acclimatise for the first three or four weeks with only moderate watering, no feeding, good light and, if necessary,...
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...
White Louse Scale -
The white louse scale (Unaspis citri) is one of the commonest pests infesting citrus trees in coastal areas. Infestations generally commence on the tr...
