Care Guides
Care guides by Rupert Foxton-Smythe
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Using Knapsack Sprayers
Put On Protective Clothing Some chemicals are dangerous, and must be handled with care.
Support Accessories for Patio Plants
Supports help you to display plants attractively, protect them from wind damage and make the most use of valuable outdoor space.
Some Common Weeds on Lawns
Daisy: Bellis Perennis (Family Compositae) General points One of the commonest and most easily recognized weeds in lawns.
Indoor Plant Decorations for Coffee and Dining Tables
Enhance a dining table set for a special occasion with the clever use of low- growing plants in addition to flowers and fruit, or mix plants and objects to form an attractive display group on a…
Growing Camelias as Garden Shrubs
Handsome evergreen foliage and abundant flowers make the camellia a valuable garden shrub wherever conditions are suitable.
Seeds for Annuals and Biennials
A yearly order of annuals and biennials from a good seed specialist is essential.
The Uses of Annuals and Biennials
Annuals are probably most widely used for filling gaps in borders, on the rock garden and elsewhere, for they provide splashes of welcome color in a matter of months.
Grouping Houseplants for Great Effect in Interior Design
Besides being more appealing to the eye, plants that are grown together in a group will almost invariably be much more satisfactory in respect of growth.
Flower Arranging Using Geraniums
The Charm and Variety of Geraniums Geraniums and pelargoniums — it is a botanist’s work to decide which name to apply under what circumstances.
How to Grow Beloperone Guttata (Shrimp Plant)
7 deg C/45 deg F This plant has suffered from several name changes and is occasionally known as Drejerea or Justicia bran-degeana.
Respiration Through Roots
The Importance of Oxygen for Root Growth As all output of energy depends upon intake of oxygen, there must be some supply of oxygen available for the root and a discharge of carbon dioxide from it.
Decorating With House Plants – Top Design Tips
There is no need to limit yourself to putting a single plant pot on a convenient shelf when decorating with house plants.