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Houseplant Care
Growing Bulbous Irises for Cut Flowers
Growing Bulbous Irises The Iris family is exceedingly large but, fortunately for the average gardener, the genus has been formed into several divisions which makes it easier to decide the particular…
Hydroculture Houseplants
Growing Houseplants by Hydroponics A method of growing plants which has recently been introduced to Britain, although it has been in use for some years in Europe, is a form of hydroponics – that is,…
Flowering Shrubs in the Flower Garden
Creating a Beautiful Shrub Border One of the simplest ways of getting a beautiful effect is by the use of the flowering shrub.
Moisture Meters
If you like to be told when to water your plants by using a mechanical aid, there are a number available from nurseries and garden centers.
Types of Climbing Plants
Here is a list of the main types of climbing plants in terms of their uses and growth rates. Depending on where you live, e.g: You will see from the list that you are really spoilt for choice.
Protecting House Plants From Mealy Bugs
Sooner or later you will come across mealy bugs, which are waxy, woolly-coated houseplant pests. They’re not difficult to deal with, provided you act quickly at the first sign of trouble.
Magnolia Climbing Plant
Most magnolias are trees, but Magnolia stellata is a shrub growing slowly to about 9 ft.
How to Graft Cacti
Grafting is usually done when one plant is highly valued but, for one reason or another, is difficult to grow.
Chrysanthemums for Cut Flowers
Chrysanthemums are too well known to need much description. For growing out-of-doors giant flower-heads are not desirable, as they are liable to break off if in any way exposed to the wind or to be…