Recent articles by Judy Horton
How to get rid of fungus gnats
Fungus gnats are a common pest of indoor plants, especially where humidity and moisture are high.
Grow winter herbs
Don’t forget about your herb garden in winter. Many herbs grow well through the winter months and some actually prefer cooler conditions. Here are six winter-growing herbs to try…
Give your indoor plants a health check
The end of winter is a good time to give your indoor plants a little TLC. Inspect plants for signs of trouble, and resolve them early with these clever tips.
August jobs in the patch
Discover what jobs need to be done in the vegie patch this August.
Winter pruning tips
Midwinter is the ideal time to prune many of your deciduous plants. Learn what to cut and what to keep the secateurs away from!
10 jobs to do in May
Here are 10 jobs for the garden, patch and patio to add to your May to-do list.
10 jobs to do in the garden in April
A change of season brings about a change of focus in the garden. There’s a heap to do in the patch and elsewhere, so let’s get stuck in.
Three top plants for a native hedge
Planning a new hedge? Australia has a great range of beautiful and tough native plants that make great hedges. Here are some favourites.
Summer care for tomatoes
Learn how to care for your tomatoes during summer with a few helpful tips and tricks.
Autumn bulbs
Ask any gardener about flowering bulbs, and they’ll talk enthusiastically about tulips and daffodils, and their ilk. But here are a few autumn-blooming bulbs that are just as beautiful and interesting.
10 jobs to do in the patch in December
Here are 10 jobs you can get stuck into in your fruit or vegie garden.
10 gardening jobs to do in November
As spring turns to summer, there’s lots to be done in the garden. Here are 10 jobs to keep you busy.