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Stony Soil - A stony soil is usually well aerated and well drained. Many plants are quite happy in such soils, so provided there is ample soil the work entailed in sieving it is hardly warranted. If you are not pleased with the appearance of the small stones on the su... more Growing Lawns in Shaded Areas - Growing a lawn in shade is often a problem. Under the most adverse circumstances it is an insoluble problem. You simply cannot grow turf without some direct sunlight or in places where other prohibiting factors exist. Strongly competing tree roots may occ... more Seed Raising - There are three essentials for the successful germination of seeds of all types - moisture, warmth and air. In addition, most seeds germinate best in darkness; there are a very few which respond best when exposed to light. The depth of sowing is governed... more Bonsai Display - Usually bonsai are brought inside only for display. Since they are viewed from the front and at eye level they must be placed on a stand, shelf or table. The background should be light, plain-muted colour without design. Companion pieces such as stones, s... more Watering Roses - Bush roses such as hybrid teas and floribundas are winter hardy in all but the coldest climates; in these areas it is advisable to bank the plants up with soil or heavy mulch straw for the winter. This should be done when the main autumn flush of bloom is... more Green Manure - In a large garden a good plan is to rest one seventh of the area devoted to vegetables and cut flowers every year, and to sow this seventh with a green manure or cover crop which can be dug or ploughed in at the end of the season. A more intensive program... more Grass Seed - Except for very special purposes (making a putting green, for example) it is always better to sow a grass seed mixture than just one kind. In a way it is insurance. Different grasses, even different varieties of the same kind, prefer different soil condit... more |