How To Transplant Australian Native Seedlings -
The seed of eucalypts and many other species contain two tiny leaves (cotyledons) which emerge when the seed sprouts. As the plant grows in size, the ...
Planting a Lawn -
If your existing lawn suffers from bad soil compaction, or perhaps rampant weed problems, a heavy thatch, or even nutrient and organic matter deficien...
Watering House Plants -
The amount of water a plant need depends on temperature, humidity and the size of the plant in relation to soil and light. A plant in a warm, well-lit...
Codling Moth -
Throughout the State of NSW, the codling moth (Cydia pontonella) is a serious pest of apples, pears and quinces.The spring brood moths commence to eme...
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...
Topiary -
Topiary is the art of creating sculptures using clipped shrubs and sub-shrubs. The word is derived from the Latin word for an ornamental landscape gar...
Growing Ferns Indoors -
To keep Ferns healthy grow them, if possible, in a mixture consisting of equal parts of sand, peat and compost; a handful of leaf mould would be a hel...
Humidity and House Plants -
For healthy growth all but desert cacti, succulents and snake plants need relative humidity in the vicinity of 40 to 50 per cent. This will not cause ...
Noxious Weeds -
A noxious weed is any weed that is declared noxious under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. To be declared, a weed must have a detrimental effect or cause s...
