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The White Fringed Weevil -
Since the discovery of the white-fringed weevil (Pantomorus leucoloma) in New South Wales, near Scone in 1932, this South American weevil has spread throughout the State....
Growing Bulbs Outdoors -
Plant outdoor , Pruning Roses bulbs with a trowel, but on no account leave them 'hanging' in a soil , Temperature and House Plants pocket. Special bulb , Summer s trowels are obtainable with narrow blades which cut easily into the ground, and some of these have marked measurements for setting bulbs , Types of Japanese Gardens at the requir...
Great Potted Plant Ideas -
Some great plants , Watering Roses that will do very well in pots , Growing Mangoes and Lychees from Stones - look great and easy to maintain: - Fast-growing Yucca elephantipes, with its dramatic heads of spiky leaves, is at the height of fashion.
- Ornamental figs pruned into balls...
Peat moss and plants that like lime -
Peat moss can be safely used and it will improve the structure of the soil, , Mulching Roses increase its water , Plant Diseases in Australian Natives holding capacity and make it easier to work.
But, as peat moss has an acid reaction, lime must be used to counter the acidity. A dressing of lime, say a good...
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 damage to foliage and stems in early summer, , Growing Lawns in Shaded Areas particularly in coastal areas, and injure the tops to such...
Lawn Creation - Lawn Seed -
When Lawn , Pruning Houseplants seeding, as with anything, quality pays off in the end. Always buy the best seed , Bulbs & Corms that you can afford to get the best possible result....
The Cabbage White Butterfly -
The caterpillars feed on various plants , Hedge s belonging to the family Cruciferae, such as cabbages, cauliflowers, Brussels sprouts, radishes, broccoli, mustard, kale and turnips. Among ornamental plants , Preparing for ing Roses that may be attacked are stock and wallflower. Various rel...
How to Lay Lawn Sods -
Prepare the soil , Watering Roses on which turf is to be laid exactly as for seeding but with its surface as much lower than the finish grade as the sods are thick. Make sure that the soil , Plants Suitable for Bonsai is moderately compacted and then loosened slightly on its surface by raking. This h...
Seed Raising -
There are three essentials for the successful germination of seeds , Builders Insurance of all types - moisture, , Hand Feeding Koi warmth and air. , Water Garden In addition, most seeds , Prinicples of a Japanese Garden germinate best in darkness; there are a very few which respond best when exposed to light. , Marcottage: Propagating in the Air The depth of sowing is governed...
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