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Coastal Gardening -
The factors affecting plant , Growing Avocados from Stones growth in coastal regions are somewhat different to those encountered inland. Generally it is the wind which causes most damage. Near the shore the wind is laden with salt, as a result of which plants , Peat moss and s that like lime suffer not only from the f...
Growing Flowers -
Growing flowers , Shredders from seed , Soil Substitutes for Sowing is not always a trouble-free occupation. Hardy and half-hardy annuals , Winter Bulbs in particular are not the easiest things to grow , Tomato Catepillar - they need care, good soil, , Watering Roses plenty of light , How to Prolong the Life of Cut Flowers and water. , Red Legged Earth Mites There is nothing to be gained by buying a packet of se...
Plague Thrips -
The plague thrips (Thrips imaginis), which is native to Australia, may occur in plague numbers in spring , The Black Peach Aphid and early summer, , Germination when the climatic conditions arc favourable for its development. This species is present every year in limited numbers, but serious...
Trees and Shrubs -
Trees and shrubs , Red Scale in the garden , Bamboo Floors give permanence, shelter, shade, protection, privacy and colour , Red Scale throughout the year. Trees , The White Fringed Weevil are especially valuable both for their shape and beauty. Straight-trunked Lombardy Poplars are ideal for a formal setting, while for...
Cork Flooring - Cork Floors -
Cork floors , Watering House Plants have become very popular recently in both North America and Australasia and are now sold around the world. Cork flooring , Retaining Walls is a fantastic product. , How to Sow Grass Seed They are antistatic, a thermal insulator, sound absorbing, and also a great relief for thos...
The Rice Weevil -
The rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae, S. zeeamais) infests maize, wheat, oats, barley and other grains. It may also infest other hard foodstuffs such as macaroni and spaghetti. Infestation usually occurs after harvesting, but on the north coast maize may be...
Growing Pumpkins -
Pumpkins are tender annuals. , Bonsai History Protect them from frost and cold , Interior Design - Using Colour weather both spring , Bulb & Flower Combinations and fall. , Types of Roses Weather , Bonsai Styles below 50 degrees will slow or even stunt their growth. , Interior Design - Using Colour Plant , Adenium outdoors after the last frost date for your area. Follow the spacing...
How To Sow Australian Native Seeds -
Sprinkle the seeds , Topiary evenly over the surface, but avoid sowing them too densely as this may produce weak spindly seedlings and also encourage fungal disease. , Low Voltage Lighting Allow for the possibility of substantial losses from pathogens. As a rough rule of thumb, only abou...
Repotting Bonsai -
Repotting is best done in the dormant season , Seedling Transplanting when the plant , Summer Bulbs is not growing. , Indoor Plants for Cool Rooms So, repot spring-flowering trees , The Woolly Aphid in autumn, , Vine Moth deciduous trees , Landscaping on sloping Ground in autumn , Brown Olive Scale or early spring, , How to Use a Dibble and conifers any time except midsummer and mid-winter....
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