Growing Orchids -
To many people these are the finest of all plants. Growing orchids is really quite easy. There are some that can be grown in the home as pot plants wi...
Cactus Grafting -
Cactus grafting is another form of propagation which should be avoided if possible, unless it is essential to save a plant, but growers should know th...
Plant Virus Diseases -
With virus diseases, the exact identification of the parasite is difficult. Viruses are so small that they cannot be seen through the ordinary microsc...
Vegetable Weevil -
The vegetable weevil (Listroderes obliquus).This introduced pest occurs in most parts of the State and in both the grub and adult weevil stages may do...
Ground Covers -
Ground Covers are effective for covering the bare soil between newly planted shrubs, roses and trees. 2. Ground Covers act as a living mulch....
Lawn Repair -
First determine if the area can be repaired more easily than renewed. If the soil is very poor or shallow or if more than half the greenery is weeds, ...
Plants for Window Boxes -
Plants in window-boxes tend to have a somewhat hard life, with periods of drought and wind, draughts and little protection. Certain hardy plants are, ...
Growing Cacti and Succulents -
Cacti and Succulents thrive on neglect and are almost the only plants that need no watering when you go on holiday. In addition, they are untroubled b...