Citrus trees are evergreen trees suited to warm climates and can be adversely affected by frost. There are many varieties of citrus trees including oranges, limes, mandarins, blood oranges, native blood limes grapefruit and more. They can be sourced on a range of rootstocks from large trees to as small as a stepover rootstock, almost […]
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Here’s your lawn and garden checklist, a quick last-minute reminder for winter, Winters’s Top 10 To-Do List […]
Here’s your lawn and garden checklist, a quick last-minute reminder for spring, Spring’s Top 10 To-Do List. […]
Do you want to grow a cherry tree? And why wouldn’t you? They are a delicious fruit worthy of your effort. But before you start, there are a few things you need to know if you are going to harvest a successful crop. Tips for Growing Fruitful Cherry Trees Soil PH should be between 6 […]
Have you had a close look at your citrus trees lately? If not, check them against these photos… Are there swollen looking lumps appearing on your tree at the end of the branches? Early stage Advanced stage These ugly, swollen lumps are “galls” caused by the Gall Wasp. Their eggs are laid in the branches […]
In this article, I share the Top 10 reasons why plants and trees fail to thrive. First, let me briefly outline the reasons below before enlarging on each point. (For more information on each point, click on the jumplink provided.) 1. Impoverished Soil Here we’re talking about low nitrogen and seemingly lifeless soil. Soil preparation […]
The first place to start with almost anything in your garden is the foundation ‘the soil’. Why? Because the soil is your ecosystem and its health will determine your tree or plant’s success or failure. So, let’s take a look at the important topic of soil preparation and drainage. Start by developing a good understanding […]
Are you considering growing your own fruit trees? Well, one of the things that is important to know is this: grafted fruit trees tend to be superior to seedlings. Why? Let’s find out. Seedlings A seedling tree is, as the name suggests, a tree grown from a seed that has come from the fruit. You […]