Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Growing watermelon
If you dream of devouring home-grown watermelon this summer, spring is the time to take action in most areas. Here’s how.
How to care for a potted cumquat
These highly ornamental fruit trees produce bright orange fruit in winter, and scented white flowers in spring. Here are some tips for keeping your cumquat thriving and producing.
How to choose the right tree
Here are some helpful points to consider when selecting a new tree for your garden.
Seed no-show?
Wondering why your seeds didn't sprout? It happens! Here's how to tackle this problem.
Grow a pot of carrots
You can grow enough carrots in a pot to keep you going for months, and it’s handy being able to move it around so they get just the right amount of sun. Here’s how to get started.
Citrus problems
Aussies love growing citrus, and questions about lemons, limes and other juicy delights dominate the airwaves on gardening talkback. Here are some common citrus problems and how you can solve them.
Garden sins and misdemeanours
Do you tease your plants with a daily spray of the hose instead of periodic deep watering? Which crimes are you game to ’fess up to?!
5 reliable leafy vegies
Fill your vegie patch or pots with autumn and winter vegies. Here are five dependable greens to plant during autumn.
Give it a grow
Challenge yourself! Here are five fruits you might not have thought of growing.
