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...
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...
Sowing Seed in Cold Frames -
If cold frames are used and the seeds are sown in pots, pans or boxes and placed inside the frame to germinate, the procedure is much the same as alre...
When Should I Water My Indoor Plants? -
Lifting a pot gives a good clue: light weight means that water is lacking. Tapping the pot (if it is made of clay) provides another test: a ringing so...
When to Plant Roses -
All types of dormant rose-bushes can be planted. The season selected depends upon factors such as soil and climate. In heavy soils which hold much moi...
Growing Citrus Trees from Pips -
The pips of Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits or Tangerines are best planted in spring. Put three pips of one kind in each 3-inch pot of damp compost, abou...
Orchid Flowers -
Orchid flowers are in one word, breathtaking. No one can disagree with this. What is also amazing is that no other plant family has as many different ...
Hydroponic Systems - Continuous Flow -
Most commercial hydroponic systems use a method of directing a continuous flow of nutrient solution over the roots of the plants. One type of continuo...
How To Get Australian Native Seeds to Sprout -
The fresh seed of some species has built-in mechanisms to delay germination for several months or even for many years, and such seed is said to be dor...
