PLanting Bulbs -
Bulbs already contain most of the nourishment the plant will need. Many will grow in fibre containing negligible nutriment, in water or even on pebble...
Cactus Pests and Disease -
It is very important to watch your plants, and keep them healthy and vigorous, and never too crowded. It is much easier to prevent infestation than to...
Spring Flowering Plants -
Due to modern plant growing techniques, it is often possible to buy pot plants in bloom outside their normal season (Chrysanthemums, African Violets, ...
Growing Pumpkins -
Pumpkins are tender annuals. Protect them from frost and cold weather both spring and fall. Weather below 50 degrees will slow or even stunt their gro...
How to Re-laminate Your Kitchen Benchtop -
If the surface of your laminated benchtop is looking worn or dated, you don't necessarily have to rip it out and replace it with an entirely new 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...
Companion Planting - Bad Combinations -
Most of us are aware that certain plants when planted near certain other plants, can lead to better than normal results. They tend to help each other ...
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...
Light and House Plants -
Light can be supplemented by artificial lights, especially by fluorescent tubes only half a metre or so above the plants. This works well for foliage ...
