Argentine Ants -
Argentine ants (Iridmnyrmex hum ilis) are the, world's worst ant pest, being more persistent than any other species. They are practically omnivorous i...
Growing Tomatoes -
The popularity of growing tomatoes in the home garden vegetable patch is unquestioned. Few other crops give so much satisfaction in their growing or h...
Annulas in Planters -
After properly mixing the right time-release plant nutrient with the medium and pouring it into the Planter, tuck seeds or seedlings into the Planting...
Rocks and Stones in a Japanese Garden -
Although rocks are conspicuous in Japanese gardens, their use is quite different from that in Western rock gardens, where the aim is to duplicate natu...
Spring Flowering Plants -
Due to modern plant growing techniques, it is often possible to buy pot plants in bloom outside their normal season (Chrysanthemums, African Violets, ...
Permaculture Design -
The core of the permaculture design ideology has always been supplying a design methodolgy for human habitation. This methodology helps the designer t...
Watering Roses -
Bush roses such as hybrid teas and floribundas are winter hardy in all but the coldest climates; in these areas it is advisable to bank the plants up ...
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...
Interior Design - Using Colour -
Using colour in interior designing can transform an otherwise dull, lifeless space into some thing very special. By following our guidelines below, yo...