Recent articles by Steve Falcioni

Toughies to grow under trees
Growing plants under trees can be challenging. Here are three top plants to grow under trees.

Potting mix revival
If your potted edibles are under-performing, it could be that the potting mix has simply run out of juice. Here are four steps to help freshen up your old mix.

Keep your potted patch cool
Plants in containers dry out faster as the weather warms up. There are things you can do to minimise heat stress in your potted patch. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Palms in pots
Potted palms make great feature plants. Tropical Bali vibe, old-world Victorian elegance, minimalist Nordic chic or ’70s indoor-plant craziness… all these styles are possible when you grow palms in containers. Here are three tips for success.

3 types of orchids for autumn flowers
Here are three of the best autumn performing orchids as well as some key tips to help them stay alive (and thrive!).