Propagating by Layering -
Layering is often preferred to the use of cuttings because the number of good strikes is greater; many cuttings die off before any roots are formed. I...
Temperature and Humidity -
One reason foliage plants get along so well with people is that they like just about the same temperature levels - 15 to 29 C degrees. Extremes above ...
Moving Your Roses -
Roses may be successfully moved at most times of the year, even in full flower and when the soil is dry, provided precautions are taken. Remove all bu...
Growing Mangoes and Lychees from Stones -
The Lychee can grow 6 feet of leafy stem in a year; the Mango produces extraordinary contortions of stem initially and then lovely long leaves. Both n...
Types of Mulch -
There are many types of mulch you can use on your garden - many of which can be sourced from your own home....
Growing Ferns Indoors -
To keep Ferns healthy grow them, if possible, in a mixture consisting of equal parts of sand, peat and compost; a handful of leaf mould would be a hel...
Falselooper Moths -
At times, particularly during spring and autumn, caterpillars of the falselooper moth (Plusia chalcites) become numerous and may partially defoliate b...
Pumpkin Beetle -
The life history of this beetle under natural conditions has not been studied. Eggs have been laid on moist soil and the larva have been found on the ...
Landscaping with Trees -
Study your garden area, taking note of where the sun is at various times of the day. A patio for instance, could be shaded by a well positioned tree i...
