Aussie Home Guide

Christopher Columbus in 1493 introduced citrus trees into America on the Island of Haiti, by planting the seed of the sweet orange tree, the sour orange, citron, lemon, lime, and pummelo fruit trees. Records show that citrus trees were well established by the Spanish in coastal South Carolina and Saint Augustine, Florida by the year 1563.

Historical English documents show that the Massachusetts Company in 1629 sent seeds of pear trees to plant and grow into fruit trees at the American colony located at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (more…)

Most plants that require repotting can be easily removed from the container. This is usually done if it is held upside-down, while knocking the lip of the container directly on the edge of a table. If you hold your hand over the plant material, straddling the plant between the fore and middle fingers, this can be achieved. (more…)

Even if you’re not an avid gardener or flower lover, the sight of a well-maintained indoor garden is impressive. However, if you’ve tried your hand at indoor gardening, it’s not as easy as bringing the plants indoors. Here are some tips to start you off on the right foot.

The first crucial decision has to do with lighting. Ask yourself, exactly how light should I give the plants? Your house may not have enough light for your plants to exist, so this is a prime consideration. (more…)

Gardening can be a great pastime that can really pay off. Imagine the looks on your guests’ faces when they realize that the meal that they are eating came directly from your own backyard garden! To that end, we’ve created this article to help you learn more about ways to get your garden growing to its full potential. (more…)

If one is aware of the ways of looking after his garden, a huge change can come over in the appearance and general well-being of his plants. If you follow the easy clues given below, you will have a blossoming, healthy garden.
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Who doesn’t want to have an almost impeccable landscape garden? Who doesn’t desire to have a perfect landscape with all the essential elements like arresting patios, riveting gazebos tucked in to create a fascinating atmosphere? But these desires are not easy to obtain. When you create a landscape, you are bound to face some common problems. So what are these problems? If they crop up, how do you, the planner or the designer of your garden handle them? (more…)

Do you love gardening? There is nothing quite like going out to your own garden and picking fresh ripe vegetables for your daily meals. If you love gardening as much as I do, then you probably feel a little sad when it all comes to an end each fall.

Well. I have found a way to have fresh vegetable growing all year by growing them with indoor hydroponic systems. It takes a little work to get set up, but then so does traditional gardening. (more…)

Last summer, my wife, kids and I planned to makeover the landscaping in front of our home. That time, we only had plastic edging to surround our perennials. We wanted to grow these plants, but the edging would not allow us to raise beautiful perennials. It was the plastic edge that did it. It heaves out of the ground every spring, causing no plants to grow. For the past months, we have been employing a regular gardener who took care of the rest of our plants. (more…)

When summer comes around, you probably start to think about getting some garden furniture. After all, your backyard is an area designed with relaxation in mind. It’s your own personal resort, and you need the right furniture to help to take full advantage of the outdoor living area you’ve created. The right pool and patio furniture can make sitting or swinging by the pool a wonderful experience. (more…)

Many people love to garden, but quite simply don’t have the room, or they want to bring a part of their garden indoors. Container gardening allows you to grow your garden any place you have the room. (more…)