Planting out Roses
Roses are long term plants and the investment you make at the planting time will reward you for decades so preparation is the essence of long term results Spring is great time to plant out roses from pots for two reasons; number one you can ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
HortNews - Forest Research Starts Planting Out GE Trees
State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically engineered (GE) trees. WELLINGTON 22/07/2003 - State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Mitre 10 - Planting Citrus Trees
Citrus Trees could be one of the most rewarding additions to your garden. Not only do they look good, but the fruit are good for you and can be used in meals, sauces, jams and desserts. If you are worried that citrus trees take up too much room, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Bush Block Tips
Sue Lang emailed Burke's Backyard to ask for more stories on bush gardens. After removing the lawn and planting a native garden in her front yard, she is disappointed that it looks a bit plain. Don explained that random shrubberies (and also ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Planting Turf with Jimboomba
Planting Turf with Jimboomba Presenter: Phil Dudman If you want to create a fabulous new lawn for summer, then right now is the ideal time to plant turf. But before you do, it is worth taking the time to choose the right lawn for your conditions. ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Planting out a veggie patch
Now that Neville has helped the residents of Brentwood Retirement Village Kincumber to build an edible garden its time to start the planting!! In an edible garden you can use everything from vegetables to herbs to edible flowers. Add fertiliser ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
HortNews - Growers Stopped From Planting More Gold Kiwifruit
Plantings of gold kiwifruit will be constrained for a third successive year, boosting the premiums earned by existing growers and stopping other growers from cashing in on the higher earnings. TAURANGA 11/11/2003 - Plantings of gold kiwifruit ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Engineered Pine Trees Kept From Outdoor Planting Trials
Genetically engineered pine trees at Forest Research in Rotorua will remain in greenhouses until government officials have analysed the Royal Commission recommendations released this week. ROTORUA 6/8/2001 - Genetically engineered pine trees at ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Digging Deeper - Citrus: sweet and sour
Planting your citrus orchard Citrus cultivars and selection explained Mandarins, Clementines, Tangors and Tangelos Grapefruits, Pummelo, Shaddock, Bitter and Sour Oranges Limes, Kumquats and Calamondin The most easily grown citrus for your ... [... more]
Green Fingers AU |
Alyssum
Ideal for borders, edging, between bricks or stones and for rockeries and for mass planting for 'carpeting' effects. Alyssum is a dwarf bush about 10 cm - 20 cm in height with masses of tiny white flowers. It blooms all year and in most ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Management of the Living Collection
Complex search of all planting records throughout the history of the ANBG. Thematics of all ANBG sections. (table 278 K ) - Appendix 1 of Thematic Plan The Ellis Rowan Garden, Section 131 - a special garden of plants available at local ... [... more]
Australian National Botanic Gardens |
Watermelon & Lime Granita
Harvesting: harvest in mid to late summer, about 12-16 weeks after planting seed. To save space, pinch out the terminal tips of the vine's runners when they're about 2m long, and this will limit their spread. In his article on melons in the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
