Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Gardening in summer
Too hot to garden? Here are six of the essentials for gardening through an Aussie summer.
Maintain established tomato vines
Vine tomatoes (indeterminate types) need regular maintenance, at least once a week, to stay healthy and give you a sizeable return of quality fruit. Here's what to do.
Manage foliage burn
You've been caught out on a scorching day, and arrived home to find your plants are burnt. What do you do?
Prepare for summer watering
Here are some tips to help you conserve water in your garden this summer.
What makes wicking beds wick?
There’s a lot of talk about wicking beds these days, and for good reason, as they are incredibly efficient with water. There are many other benefits, but first, what exactly is a wicking bed?
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.
