Vegetable patch
Myths

Should you rest soil between crops?

Should you rest your soil between crops? Here's the answer.

Propagate rubber plant
Propagating

Propagate a rubber plant

If you love rubber plants, then you might want to try this simple propagation method to turn one plant into two!

10 jobs to do in May
Seasonal jobs

10 jobs to do in May

Here are 10 jobs for the garden, patch and patio to add to your May to-do list.

Toughies to grow under trees
Garden design

Toughies to grow under trees

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

10 jobs to do in the garden in April 
Seasonal jobs

10 jobs to do in the garden in April 

A change of season brings about a change of focus in the garden. There’s a heap to do in the patch and elsewhere, so let’s get stuck in.

Prune roses
Roses

Summer-prune roses

Pruning stimulates new growth, and the new growth is where the flower buds form. For healthy, full flowers next season, follow these simple steps.

Potting mix
Soil

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.

Life in the canopy
Supporting wildlife

Canopy creatures

What goes on up there, among the branches, where half of all the world’s plant and animal species hang out?

Prepare your garden for summer
Gardening advice

Beat the heat!

If you know a heatwave is coming, you can take steps to avoid damage, but if you return home after a hot day to find a wilted and shrivelled garden, don’t despair – most plants are resilient enough to be revived. Here’s how to prepare (or repair!) your garden.

Jobs to do in the patch
Seasonal jobs

10 jobs to do in the patch in December

Here are 10 jobs you can get stuck into in your fruit or vegie garden.

10 gardening jobs to do in November
Seasonal jobs

10 gardening jobs to do in November

As spring turns to summer, there’s lots to be done in the garden. Here are 10 jobs to keep you busy.

Seeds germinate
Propagating

Why didn’t my seeds come up?

Does this happen at your place? Seeds that you didn’t even know were there come sprouting out of the compost with incredible ease, but the ones you sow yourself simply fail to cooperate! What can you do to change this?