
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.

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

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.

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

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?

DIY potting mix for edibles
If you grow your vegies or fruit trees in pots, it’s important to use a top-notch potting mix. Here are three foolproof recipes, including one for starting from scratch.

What’s the difference?
Spade or shovel? Get to know your products, tools and methods.

Take hardwood cuttings
Making hardwood cuttings in winter is an easy way to propagate deciduous favourites, such as mulberries, grapes, roses and hydrangeas.

What should I prune?
Here’s a general guide for when to prune different plants. Precise timing will vary depending on your climate zone.

10 easy ways to minimise weeds
Keeping weeds under control can feel like an endless job, but there are clever ways of making lighter work of these pesky plants. Here are some top tips to managing weeds.

Autumn jobs in the patch
Autumn is action time in the food garden, so let’s get busy with these 10 top jobs.