Insect Repellents
Mossies can spread several different human infections, depending on where you live. In southern Australia, they can spread Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus infections, while they may spread malaria and Japanese encephalitis in the far ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Adding Organic Matter to Soil
The worst problem facing gardeners in Australia today is that when soils dry out, they can become water repellent, or hydrophobic. When this happens, water just runs off instead of soaking into the soil. Don showed an example of a water repellent ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Deep Watering
Watering the garden is a much more complex job than many people think. It is particularly difficult if your soil is water repellent (or hydrophobic), because the water just runs off instead of soaking into the soil. These soils can be treated ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Deep Watering
Watering the garden is a much more complex job than many people think. It is particularly difficult if your soil is water repellent (or hydrophobic), because the water just runs off instead of soaking into the soil. These soils can be treated ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Animal Repellents
Even pet lovers admit certain animals and insects can be annoying at times. Our House shows you how to repel, but not kill or harm, those annoying creatures around your home. To keep slugs from snacking on your plants, wrap a length of copper ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Water Repellent Soil
As temperatures climb, some gardeners find that some plants just don't seem to respond to well to regular watering and always seem to look crook. A common cause is water hating or "hydrophobic" soil or potting mix. Wetting agents are the answer [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Waterwise Soil Wetters
There has been some great developments over the years for us gardeners, and wetting agents are certainly a stand out. Wetting agents allow better water penetration by breaking down the hard water repellent layers of the soil surface and reduce ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
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