Ground Covers -
Ground Covers are effective for covering the bare soil between newly planted shrubs, roses and trees. 2. Ground Covers act as a living mulch....
Planter Herb Gardens -
Some favourite herbs to grow in your home planter boxes. Why use the ground when you can mvoe your herbs all around the house to make them even more ...
Fertilizing Houseplants -
Fertilizing is beneficial during the period of active growth from spring through summer to early autumn. In late autumn and winter, discontinue fertil...
Cold Frames and Seed Boxes -
As well as reducing frost damage, cold-frames prevent excessive dampness in the soil. Though seedlings require some water, too much under cold conditi...
Leaf Eating Ladybird -
Both the adults and larvae of the leaf-eating ladybird (Epilachna 28-punctata) feed upon leaf-surfaces, producing a lace-like pattern, and the infeste...
Growing Orchids -
To many people these are the finest of all plants. Growing orchids is really quite easy. There are some that can be grown in the home as pot plants wi...
Bonsai History -
History shows some sketches of trees grown in pots, used for decorative purposes apparently, occur in Egyptian tombs, dated to over 4,000 years old. W...
How to Prolong the Life of Cut Flowers -
A little extra time and care can give your flowers a longer lease of life. Ideally, you should take precautionary measures before giving the flowers t...
Herbs and Pests -
Under no circumstances use poisonous chemical sprays ÃÆââ‚ÂÂ...
