Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Shade-tolerant fruits & vegies
While it’s true that most edible plants grow best in full sun, there are plenty that crop almost as well in shadier conditions. Horticulturist Phil Dudman shares a few of his top picks to get you started.
Grow cucumber
With a little guidance, cucumbers can provide a bumper harvest. Here are a few growing tips.
Grow broccoli
Broccoli can keep producing well into spring. Here are some planting and growing tips.
Grow berries in your backyard
Even in a tiny garden, you could be picking delicious home-grown berries to enjoy with your muesli, smoothies and pavlovas.
How to get rid of snails and slugs
Cool, moist conditions in the patch can trigger a menacing ambush of slimy visitors.
Summer-savvy greens
Extreme heat takes its toll on many traditional leafy greens. Here are a few heat-hardy options to try this summer.
Powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is a familiar sight in late-summer gardens. Here's a simple way to tackle it.
How to make a worm farm
Here’s how to make a worm farm using bits and pieces from around the home.
Make a compost bay
Composting plays a key role in eliminating food waste and returning leftovers to the soil - what’s not to love? Here’s how you can construct a compost bay using recycled pallets.
Summer-prune peach and nectarine
Pruning peaches and nectarines straight after harvest sets them up for next year’s production. Here's what you need to do.
Mosquito myth
Summer is upon us, and so are the mosquitoes. So, should you be planting mosquito-repelling plants on the deck and in the garden to keep these pests away?