Fungus Gnats - A Pest in Potting Soils
The Fungus Gnat, Orfelia and Bradysia species, are small flying insects that have a life cycle similar to that of the common house fly....
Chilli Thrips the Roses' Enemy - The West's Sabrina Hahn
Chilli Thrips are continuing to wreak havoc on rose bushes (and other plants) around Perth. Gerberas are often companion plants of roses....
October-November: Time to divide your gerberas!
Notes on Dividing Gerberas – Barry Schoch Tools you will need: Pointed secateurs (for snipping) Sharp knife 2-3 buckets Forefinger and...
Container Gerberas - Ideal for winter flowering!
Gerberas are traditionally grown in the ground in dedicated beds or with other compatible pants, such as roses, that enjoy the same type...
CHILLI THRIP UPDATE - From the WA Rose Society Inc
Chilli Thrip – Surat Tindale reported at the April WAGS meeting there was no definitive “cure” proposed by the WA Rose Society for this...
Chilli Thrips - a pain in the bud!
Chilli Thrip
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development have been inundated with reports of damage to roses in particula
Ian Stannard - 60 Years of Growing Gerberas and Carnations
Ian has always been a keen gardener in the Kalamunda area but carnations and gerberas became his specialities and passion. Ian was the...
Eight Week Programme - Preparing your blooms for their best show!
The average bloom (double) takes 26 days (approx.) after first showing above the soil and single blooms mature between 18 & 20 days. With...
Did you know...?
Did you know there is a native gerbera in WA? It was seen several years ago around Gidgegannup. The flowers are small and white and the...
CAUTION - Garden Weevil
Gerberas are hardy plants, and are generally not adversely affected by Insects, however, garden weevils have a particularly strong liking...