Standard Roses -
Standard roses (sometimes called tree roses in other parts of the world) are those budded on to long canes to give them stems of the desired length. T...
Light Requirements for Home Gardens -
With any new plant, the first thing you'll want to know is how much light it requires. This is why nurseries often sell plants with stakes that specif...
Propagating Roses -
Propagation by cuttings is generally not as successful as by budding. Commercially the method is quite impracticable since a shoot which provides seve...
Preparing your lawn - Levelling -
You can level an area fairly accurately by these means. You will need a straight edge and a carpenter's or bricklayer's spirit level. The straight edg...
Peat moss and plants that like lime -
Peat moss can be safely used and it will improve the structure of the soil, increase its water holding capacity and make it easier to work.
But, as...
Cactus and Soil -
Cacti need food, therefore amongst the soil ingredients the most important are:
Loam, ÂÂÂÂorganic matter (le...
Creating a New Garden -
Modern homes, with their individual designs, call for a fresh approach to landscaping. No hard and fast rules can be given for making a garden because...
Temperature and House Plants -
A chief consideration is the temperature of the room in which the plants are to live. If the night temperature falls to between degrees and 10ÃÆ...
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...
