Australian Bushland Gardening -
The first step in making a new garden in these conditions is to examine carefully all the growing plants; any tree or shrub that is diseased or damage...
Plant Bacterial Diseases -
Bacteria which attack plants are much smaller than parasitic fungi but infect in a similar manner by living in, and killing, the tissues. Some species...
Pruning -
Pruning includes not only the cutting back or removal of sound branches but also the taking out of dead and diseased wood. The purpose in pruning flow...
Bonsai Propagation -
Bonsai may be created from any woody or semi-woody plant, and there are several ways to obtain good material. Plants may be propagated from seed or cu...
Perrenials in Planters -
Perennials - plants that come up year after year - become dear friends after a season or two. And like any good friendship, they grow richer and more ...
Permaculture Layers -
In a mature ecosystem like that existing in an ancient woodland - there are a huge number of relationships between the component parts of the woddland...
How To Plant Trees -
Holes for shrubs and trees should be dug about 30 centimetres wider and about 15 centimetres deeper than the size of the soil ball of the new plant. W...
Stony Soil -
A stony soil is usually well aerated and well drained. Many plants are quite happy in such soils, so provided there is ample soil the work entailed in...
Bonsai Care -
Throughout its life, a bonsai needs special attention - at times daily care - and it cannot be overlooked if the tree is to remain healthy and grow st...
