How to Grow Orchids -
Many people believe that orchids are both expensive and difficult to cultivate. While its true that this is the case with some varieties, there are ma...
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...
Plants for Japanese Gardens -
The following are some plants that are recommended for japanese gardens. Note that not all are necessarily hardy, but do lend them selves to the form...
Lawn Care in Shaded Areas -
As with lawns anywhere, the quality of the soil is of great importance in shaded areas, even more so than in sunny places. It must not pack down and b...
Growing Palms from Date Stones -
These are tricky because they come from a very hot climate. Plant several to a pot like citrus pips and put the pot right on a radiator or hot tank, c...
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, ...
How To Plant Trees -
Holes for shrubs and trees should be dug about 30 centimetres wider and about 15 centimetres deeper than the size of the soil ball of the new plant. W...
Trees and Shrubs -
Trees and shrubs in the garden give permanence, shelter, shade, protection, privacy and colour throughout the year. Trees are especially valuable both...
Kitchen Remodeling -
A well constructed plan is a must before you start. You need to first assess the current good and bad points in your kitchen. Then you need to decide ...
