Growing Hydroponics -
Growing Hydroponics can be VERY complicated, with computers and sensors controlling everything from watering cycles to nutrient strength and the amoun...
White Louse Scale -
The white louse scale (Unaspis citri) is one of the commonest pests infesting citrus trees in coastal areas. Infestations generally commence on the tr...
Bonsai Tree Care -
Heavy watering makes the trees more susceptible to fungal infections and "root rot". Sun, heat and wind exposure can quickly dry a tree to the point o...
Flowering Plants for Autumn / Winter -
All the varieties grown in pots have been derived from this one species and are superb winter-flowering house plants. The leaves are green on top but ...
Growing Bonsai -
In the art of tree growth a sense of aesthetics, care, and patience all come together. The plant, the shaping and surface of the soil and the selected...
Weed Control Methods -
The method of control to be used must be assessed for each individual situation and as approved by the Local Control Authority. An important considera...
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...
Bonsai History -
History shows some sketches of trees grown in pots, used for decorative purposes apparently, occur in Egyptian tombs, dated to over 4,000 years old. W...
Growing Cacti and Succulents -
Cacti and Succulents thrive on neglect and are almost the only plants that need no watering when you go on holiday. In addition, they are untroubled b...
