Topiary -
Topiary is the art of creating sculptures using clipped shrubs and sub-shrubs. The word is derived from the Latin word for an ornamental landscape gar...
Preparing Your New Garden -
Empty garden space is a great temptation to over-plant. Give every shrub or tree ample room to grow to its full dimensions. When a garden is over-plan...
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,...
How to Use a Dibble -
Push the dibble down into the prepared soil. If the point of the dibble is sharp and the wood is smooth it will make a cylindrical hole. Make a hole l...
The Potato Moth -
The potato moth (Gnorimoschema operculella) is present in every potato-growing district in New South Wales and the caterpillars may cause considerable...
Hand Feeding Koi -
Hand feeding Koi is a great way to enjoy your water gardening. If you have been feeding your fish by simply throwing the food on top of the water then...
The Black Peach Aphid -
The black peach aphid (Brachyeauclus persienecola), which is found in most peach-growing districts, attacks both the roots and the above-ground portio...
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...
Bonsai Gardens -
Bonsai are trees or shrubs grown in special containers according to certain classic forms established by the Japanese. The plants are trained to be ob...
