Pruning Roses -
The most common error made in pruning roses is the location of the cut in relation to the dormant eyes or buds on the stems. Every rose stem, either o...
Cleaning House Plants -
Many house plants belong in the tropics. They tend to lose condition in areas with cool winters and are even more unhappy with the changes of temperat...
Growing Trees from Nuts -
Walnuts and Hazels may grow into little trees if you plant them in sand in late autumn, leave in a cool and dark place, then carefully transplant to c...
The Oriental Fruit Moth -
The oriental fruit moth (Cydia Molesta), also known as the peach tip moth, first appeared in the Sydney district about 1909, and is now common in the ...
Bonsai Styles -
Creation of bonsai follows certain rules of design that dictate the final composition. They have been worked out and refined by the Japanese for gener...
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, ...
Composting -
Many things can go into the compost heap: the vines of peas and beans, fresh hedge clippings, pea-pods, tea-leaves and coffee-grounds, banana peel, fl...
Winter Protection for Bonsai -
In areas where winters are severe, bonsai need protection not from the cold so much as from high winds that cause the plants to die from parching. Whe...
Types of Mulch -
There are many types of mulch you can use on your garden - many of which can be sourced from your own home....
