Seed Planting Depth Guide.
Seeds are a general rule are planted to a depth of one and and half times the height of the seed.If the seed is planted too deep it will in some cases grow but...
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Using Sawdust As A Source Of Organic Matter For Soil Or As Mulch.
Saw dust would not be a good choice, especially for a mulch,as it will blow away in the summer and get too wet in the winter by holding the water. In the soil as...
Frost Damage On Gunnera Plant Leaves.
Frost damage to the Gunnera leaf, Gunneras are often damaged by the late season frosts because they start to leaf up quite early in the season,if the whole leaf is damaged they are best...
Water Lilies.
Water lilies have leaves that are designed to sit on the surface of the water.As the level of the water changes,they move up and down by means of a telescopic system in the leaf...
Algae, Lichens, Liverworts And Moss Control On Paths.
Slippery paths and steps covered in algae-like growths,liverworts,lichens and moss are hazardous.Winter is traditionally the time when algal,moss and liverwort growth is most significant,but build-up can occur during any wet period or in shady,...
Garden Drainage For The Small Garden.
Garden drainage for the small garden With all the wet weather we have been having lately garden drainage has become a major issue for many people.If you are considering installing a drainage system in...
Wisteria In A Pot.
Growing A Wisteria In A Pot – Numerous people have requested Advice about growing Wisteria in a pot or a container.The pot or container needs to be as large as possible and with drainage...
Garden Decking A Very English Summer Gardening Project.
Garden Decking a very English Summer gardening project Garden Decking – For a lot of gardeners garden decking is a simple project that can be completed over a couple of weekends in the summer.It’s...
Fragrant Shrubs Suitable For Small Pots And Tubs.
If you are looking to add some summer Fragrant flowers to a patio one good solution is to plant up some small or medium sized pots with one of the following plants: Cistus ×...
Did You Know Swiss Cheese Plants Are Poisonous?
In the fascinating world of plants, gardeners encounter the good, the bad, and the downright hazardous. Some plants, for various reasons, are simply not suitable for every garden. The Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)...
