Do you want to create a vegie bed from scratch, but don’t know which method to use? In the March issue of our magazine, Phil Dudman explores a range of options for gardens of all sizes. Here are two methods…

Pruning peaches and nectarines straight after harvest sets them up for next year’s production. Here's what you need to do.

Have you heard the tip about placing banana peels around your flowering and fruiting plants? Here's the lowdown on this common gardening advice...

Seaweed extract is sometimes seen as an all-purpose fertiliser, but does it contain enough nutrients to be used for this purpose?

In Australia, the best time to prune citrus trees is late winter to spring. Here’s a tried-and-trusted method for cutting them back.

It makes sense to offer support to a newly planted fruit tree by staking it, but does this do more harm than good?

It’s a common belief that you can’t put citrus or onions in your compost bin because they are too acidic. Running grasses are also thought to be problematic. But is this true?

It’s been the standard practice since anyone can remember. When you prepare a bed for planting vegetables, you should till the soil until it’s loose and friable… but does it do more harm than good?

If you love growing vegies, you’ve likely heard the advice that you should follow a four-bed crop rotation cycle to keep your beds and plants in top shape. But is it really necessary? Let's take a look.

You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.

You might have heard that midday watering risks scorching your plant's leaves, but is it a myth or fact?

Winter is a good time to get on top of a few things in the home fruit orchard. From managing weeds to pruning, there are plenty of ways to prep your fruit trees for the cold months ahead.