Part 1 - Terminology in Relation to Humidity
In greenhouse climate control, nothing is so complicated as control of humidity. This series of articles discusses the various aspects of greenhouse air humidity and its relation with transpiration, plant growth and disease development. In ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Palm Irrigation
Palms give an instant rainforest or tropical feel to the garden. They mix well with ferns and when grown near water provide a cool, relaxing retreat much like an oasis in the desert. To look their best palms need humidity and adequate water, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
What to Do - Growing Bromeliads in Melbourne
When we are talking about plants in the Bromeliad family, it includes some 3000 different species and who knows how many hybrids so it makes sense that different varieties requires different amounts of light, water and humidity. The good news is ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Rose Shield
At the nursery they know exactly what roses like and if you don't give them perfect growing conditions which include full sun, fertiliser to keep them healthy and produce flowers, regular water and low humidity then your plant will suffer. Even ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Growing ferns
There are over 10,000 species of known ferns, most are from the tropics but there are many native to quite cold areas. Ferns like bright light but not direct sun. They need humidity and shelter from strong winds, although some species grow in ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Rain Puts Orchardists Under Pressure To Harvest Ripe Fruit
Apple harvests in some regions have been hurt by bad weather. HASTINGS 9/03/2004 - Apple harvests in some regions have been hurt by bad weather. Fruitgrowers' Association president Mark Dames said continuing rain and high humidity in Hawke's Bay ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
HortNews - Too Early To Say Which Grape Crops Will Fail
It's too early in the grape harvest to say just how crops are being affected by the high humidity and rain in Northland and on the North Island's East Coast, or by the drought at the top of the South Island. NELSON 7/3/2001 - It's too early in ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
HortNews - Rain Pushes Price Of Fruit, Vegetables Up
Continual rain and humidity has ruined fruit and vegetable crops and prices are up to 40 percent higher than normal at this time of year. AUCKLAND 17/1/2002 - Continual rain and humidity has ruined fruit and vegetable crops and prices are up to ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Rain, Humidity Creating Berryfruit Season From Hell
Boysenberry and blackcurrant growers at the top of the South Island have lost millions of dollars to the unseasonal summer weather they are calling the "berryfruit season from hell". NELSON 17/1/2002 - Boysenberry and blackcurrant growers at [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Alpine Plant Survival
Alpine plants live in an extremely harsh environment with low winter temperatures, high winds, low humidity and a very short growing season. In order to survive, they have developed a number of adaptations. Many plants have thick, waxy leaves to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Print fact sheet - Root Rot
One of the banksias (Banksia serrata) in Don's garden has died. In recent months high humidity and heavy rainfall in many areas of Australia have made plants in the protea family, such as banksias, proteas and grevilleas, very vulnerable to root ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Tree Ferns
Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. Watering tip: ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
