Tools
Gardening advice

Tip top tools

We ask some familiar faces from Gardening Australia what gardening tool they can’t live without – and why!

Growing from seed
Gardening advice

Growing from seed

Whether you save your own seeds or buy them, growing from seed can be deeply satisfying. Here, vegie-growing expert Phil Dudman shares five seed-sowing lessons.

July gardening jobs
Seasonal jobs

July gardening jobs

Brave the winter chill and get busy in the garden! Here are some top gardening jobs for July.

Winter lawn care
Lawn care

Winter lawn care

There’s a lot that can be done to boost the lawn during the chilly months. Here are some handy hints from Judy Horton:

Bird-friendly garden
Supporting wildlife

Feather your nest

You can attract more birds into your garden by planting local native plants, writes AB Bishop. Discover the best bird-friendly species to grow, from groundcovers to large trees.

Coppice
Pruning

Coppicing

Not sure what coppicing is? Here's an overview.

Under-pruning
Pruning

Under-pruning

Under-pruning is a technique that not only maintains plant health but also boost flowering and fruiting.

June gardening jobs
Seasonal jobs

June gardening jobs

Winter has arrived! While things have slowed down in the garden (except the tropics), there’s still plenty of jobs to be done.

espaliering
Pruning

Espaliering

Specialist pruning techniques can maximise flower and fruit production, improve the health of your plants and expand your skillset.

Grow potted produce
Edible gardening

Grow potted produce

Growing herbs and vegies in pots is fun and reaps tasty rewards in an area of any size. AB Bishop shares a few things she’s learnt about growing edibles in pots.

May top jobs
Seasonal jobs

May gardening jobs

Discover some top gardening jobs to keep you busy this May and get your garden ready for the cool season.

Garden design ideas
Garden design

Thinking ahead

Climate change and the push for sustainable and biodiverse gardens are driving the latest design trends. Michael McCoy shares a few recent or emerging ideas in the planting design world.