Lawn Sod -
Lawn sod can offer several advantages that creating a lawn by seed, plugs, or sprigs do not. How to Lay Lawn Sod: Lay lawn sod over one section of the...
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...
Noxious Weeds of Australia -
SIAM WEED - (Chromolaena odorata) Considered to be one of the world's worst weeds. This weed, first found in Australia in 1994, has the potential to c...
Orchid Flasking -
Orchid flasking does not necessarily require you to be a scientist with your own lab. Whilst it can be an expensive exercise, you can actually create ...
Vegetable Gardens -
Every home garden should have a vegetable plot sufficiently large to provide enough vegetables in succession for the family's needs. Vegetables are a ...
Seed Raising -
There are three essentials for the successful germination of seeds of all types - moisture, warmth and air. In addition, most seeds germinate best in ...
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...
Caring for Roses -
To maintain soil fertility on established Rose beds, two distinct operations are carried out: (a) Mulching. (b) The application of fertilisers as top ...
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...