Bonsai Trees -
Many types of tree not usually regarded as appropriate can be successfully grown in miniature form, so if you see anything that looks suitable it is w...
Succulents in the Home -
Most (but not all) succulents thrive only in the very high light conditions at a northern or western exposure. As you might expect with desert-growing...
Plant Bacterial Diseases -
Bacteria which attack plants are much smaller than parasitic fungi but infect in a similar manner by living in, and killing, the tissues. Some species...
Bonsai Care -
Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow st...
Caulking & Caulking Guns -
Caulking Guns. Frame-type and cradle-type guns look very different, but function and perform in the same way. With either type, the shaft can be smoot...
Light and House Plants -
Light can be supplemented by artificial lights, especially by fluorescent tubes only half a metre or so above the plants. This works well for foliage ...
Caring for Roses -
To maintain soil fertility on established Rose beds, two distinct operations are carried out: (a) Mulching. (b) The application of fertilisers as top ...
Preparing Your New Garden -
Empty garden space is a great temptation to over-plant. Give every shrub or tree ample room to grow to its full dimensions. When a garden is over-plan...
How to Lay Lawn Sods -
Prepare the soil 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. Ma...
