Cactus Cultivation -
A general rule is that a densely-spined or thick-skinned plant is more able to stand the full sun than a thinly-spined or spineless one which would do...
Garden Furniture -
Garden furniture is an essential addition to compliment your well planned outdoor environment. There are a variety garden furniture options you ca use...
Water Garden Plants -
In the formal water garden it is usual to grow one or more shaped, or naturally erect, plants at, or near, the corners of the pools. Cypresses, Thujas...
Growing Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines From Stones -
Crack the stone a little - just enough to break the sides open slightly. Then plant it in a 4 inch pot of compost, about 1 inch deep. Put the pot in a...
Mulch -
Mulch can help you in many ways, from soil temperature regulation to moisture conservation and even weed control....
Bonsai Planting -
After the initial pruning and shaping, the tree is ready for planting in its container, which has been selected carefully to frame it. The drainage ho...
Cactus and Soil -
Cacti need food, therefore amongst the soil ingredients the most important are:
Loam, ÂÂÂÂorganic matter (le...
Planting Ground Covers -
Ground covers can be transferred from the nursery to the garden at any time of the year, but it is obviously easier to get them established with a min...
Citrus Gall Wasp -
The citrus gall wasp (Eurytoma frills) is a pest of citrus trees on the north coast of New South Wales, and in recent years has appeared in many parts...
