Gardening in summer
Too hot to garden? Here are six of the essentials for gardening through an Aussie summer.
Manage foliage burn
You've been caught out on a scorching day, and arrived home to find your plants are burnt. What do you do?
Prepare for summer watering
Here are some tips to help you conserve water in your garden this summer.
What makes wicking beds wick?
There’s a lot of talk about wicking beds these days, and for good reason, as they are incredibly efficient with water. There are many other benefits, but first, what exactly is a wicking bed?
Which fertiliser should I use?
What’s the difference between organic and inorganic fertilisers, liquid and pelletised? What’s in them, and which is best for a given situation? Here are six different types, and how they work.
Step this way!
Steppers are the finishing touch to a garden, creating pathways through beds, and connections between different zones. To soften their edges, consider adding some plants. Here are three choices.
How to choose the right tree
Here are some helpful points to consider when selecting a new tree for your garden.
Seed no-show?
Wondering why your seeds didn't sprout? It happens! Here's how to tackle this problem.
Q&A: What’s killing my tomatoes?
Wondering what's killing your tomatoes? Find the answer, here.
Top recycling tips for gardeners
Here are some ways to re-use and recycle plastic gardening materials and old garden tools.
Q&A: What can I grow on my verge?
Each month we receive questions from our readers, which are answered by one of our experts. Here’s one about alternatives to grass on the verge.
Four steps to top compost
The best way to dispose of your organic waste is to compost it. Here’s how to create your own compost heap.