Koala
Supporting wildlife

Habitat matters

Explore tips for wildlife-friendly gardens and healthy ecosystems.

Australian Winged Bullant climbing on stick
Supporting wildlife

Things that bite

Insects are ecologically important, but some can cause us harm, so it pays to be aware of their presence in the garden.

rhipsalis
Propagating

Propagate rhipsalis

Rhipsalis are tough and drought-hardy plants that are well-suited for growing in pots or hanging baskets. Here’s how to propagate them.

Dracaena
Propagating

Propagate dracaena

Dracaena are one of the toughest plants for pots. With attractive, often variegated leaves, it’s no wonder they’re so popular as indoor plants. Here’s how to propagate them.

Create habitat for wildlife
Supporting wildlife

Create habitat for wildlife

By getting to know more of your local wildlife, and developing a garden with them in mind, you’ll hopefully see an increase in the diversity of visitors – and even more butterflies, birds and bees!

propagate woolly bush
Propagating

Propagate woolly bush cuttings

Native woolly bush makes a great feature plant in the garden. Follow these steps to propagate this shrub from a cutting.

January garden jobs
Seasonal jobs

January gardening jobs

Kick off the year on the right foot by tackling some essential garden tasks. Here are a few to get started.

Summer garden
Gardening advice

Summer refresh

With sunny days and long evenings ahead, it’s the perfect time to embrace outdoor living. Here are 20 ways to give your garden a summer spruce-up.

Sophie Thomson
Soil

The secret to healthy soil

The success of every garden begins and ends with the health of its soil. Let's find out what lies beneath...

Vegie gardening guide
Gardening advice

Vegetable gardening 101

Want to grow fresh fruit and vegies but don’t know where to start? Here is everything you need to know about vegetable gardening.

One pot wonders
Edible gardening

One pot wonders

Growing your own fresh herbs and veg is a great way to create tasty salads – and it can save you a pretty penny too.

Pickled veg
Gardening advice

Gifts from the garden

Homemade gifts promote creativity and sustainability, and are usually budget-friendly. Here are some tasty gift ideas using ingredients from the garden.