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.
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?
What’s the difference?
Spade or shovel? Get to know your products, tools and methods.
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.
Control cabbage caterpillars
Here are some helpful ways to prevent caterpillars getting into and destroying your vegie patch.
Trap fruit fly
Fruit fly can be a serious problem for fruits, including apple, pear, stone fruit, loquat, feijoa, passionfruit, capsicum, tomato and pomegranate.
Plant rescue
Got a lemon that’s looking worse for wear, or a pot plant in need of TLC? Sometimes, plants that look like they’re not long for this world can actually be saved. Here are some first-aid options that might bring them back from the brink.
Hone your watering technique
Here are some tips to ensure your plants get the drink they need.
How to fix clay soil
Clay isn’t ideal for your plants... or your back. But it’s not all bad either. Here's how to make dense, heavy soil workable.