Recent articles by Steve Falcioni
Getting started with orchids
Sooner or later, most gardeners fall under the spell of orchids, and there are myriad species, shapes and colours to enjoy. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.
Crucifix orchid
It flowers all year, is good for pots or that tough spot in the garden, and requires minimal care. There’s a lot to love about the crucifix orchid.
Potted palms
Potted palms look great, are super versatile and don't require much care. Discover some top varieties.
Coming up roses
The new-release roses for 2023 are a bunch of stunners! Discover a few favourites.
Top 10 ‘toughies’ to grow under trees
Growing plants under trees can be challenging. Steve Falcioni reveals 10 solid understorey performers.
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.
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!).