Sowing Seeds in Glasshouses -
There are various methods of seed sowing that apply to plants raised in glasshouses and cold frames, but the necessary requirements for germination-mo...
Noxious Weeds -
A noxious weed is any weed that is declared noxious under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993. To be declared, a weed must have a detrimental effect or cause s...
Soil Substitutes for Sowing Seed -
Substitutes for soil are often used for indoor seed sowing. Most popular of these are vermiculite, perlite and milled (pulverized and sifted) sphagnum...
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...
How to Plant Roses -
Make the planting hole 15 to 18 in. wide and, except for standards, no deeper than will be required to bring the budding union level with the surface ...
Falselooper Moths -
At times, particularly during spring and autumn, caterpillars of the falselooper moth (Plusia chalcites) become numerous and may partially defoliate b...
Cork Flooring - Cork Floors -
Cork floors have become very popular recently in both North America and Australasia and are now sold around the world. Cork flooring is a fantastic pr...
Mulching Roses -
Do not spread compost or old farmyard manure around rose-bushes in winter because this keeps the ground cold and wet. Instead, use it as a summer mulc...
Clay Soil - How to Improve Clay Soil -
When working with clay soil, it is best to mix in with it some gypsum. Gypsum really helps to break up and unlock your clay dirt. Individual clay p...
