Plant Diseases in Australian Natives -
If fungal disease occurs, promptly soak the tray and contents in a suitable soil fungicide and repeat the treatment if necessary. If a tool or some ot...
Garden Roses -
Garden Roses. Rosa gallica is the oldest Rose of European civilisation. The single flowers are pink or crimson and the plant reaches a height of 4 ft....
New Lawn Care -
When caring for a new lawn, there are a number of tips that one should follow to ensure best possible results. Perhaps an obvious point, but on that n...
Medicinal Tea - Lemon Balm -
Lemon Balm as a medicinal tea is wonderful. Lemon balm is a hardy and drought resistant perennial plant that can grow so well, that in some places it'...
Coastal Gardening -
The factors affecting plant growth in coastal regions are somewhat different to those encountered inland. Generally it is the wind which causes most d...
Vegetable Gardens -
Every home garden should have a vegetable plot sufficiently large to provide enough vegetables in succession for the family's needs. Vegetables are a ...
How Much Should I Water Indoor Plants? -
If you can collect rain water, this is better for plants than tap water. You can also use water-softening tablets or a handful of peat left in a can o...
Prevailing Winds And Planting -
With many trees, you will notice that there are longer roots on one side that the other and these provide the tree with greater anchorage against the ...
Medicinal Tea - Catnip -
Catnip has been used as a medicinal tea for stomach upsets and colds since time immemorial. It is often combined with some other herbs such as lemon b...
