Dolomite -
Dolomite is a natural limestone rock containing roughly equal parts of magnesium carbonate and calcium carbonate. The breakdown can alter according to...
Miniature Roses -
Miniature roses range from 8 to 20 in. high. The tiny individual blooms are often replicas of hybrid teas. The foliage is also proportionately smaller...
Planning a Japanese Garden -
Before beginning a Japanese garden, look carefully at any made in your district or articles on this subject and study pictures of well-designed Japane...
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...
Growing Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines From Stones -
Crack the stone a little - just enough to break the sides open slightly. Then plant it in a 4 inch pot of compost, about 1 inch deep. Put the pot in a...
Green Manure Crops -
Because gardening is an intensive cultivation, it is rarely possible to devote considerable areas for lengthy periods to the growing of cover crops to...
Cactus Propagation -
Propagating by Seed. The potting compost and coarse sand is sifted through a 1 inch mesh. In the bottom of each 3" plastic pot, put 1" of coarse washe...
Cleaning your Plants -
Happy, healthy and bushy green leaves tell the world that you really care about your plants. Dust is one of their biggest ene mies. A layer of dust cl...
How to Grow Orchids -
Many people believe that orchids are both expensive and difficult to cultivate. While its true that this is the case with some varieties, there are ma...