Get rid of snails and slugs
Pests and diseases

How to get rid of snails and slugs

Cool, moist conditions in the patch can trigger a menacing ambush of slimy visitors.

Hanging baskets
Garden design

Hanging baskets

Hanging baskets always catch the eye, and with so many flower and foliage options, it’s easy to bring beauty to any vertical space.

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Propagating

Propagate snake plant cuttings

Snake plant might be the toughest plant that ever lived! Learn how to propagate this hardy succulent in potting mix.

Aphids
Pests and diseases

Aphids

Aphids are synonymous with spring and can multiply quickly, so be ready!

powdery mildew
Pests and diseases

Powdery mildew

Powdery mildew is a familiar sight in late-summer gardens. Here's a simple way to tackle it.

Make a worm farm
Composting and mulching

How to make a worm farm

Here’s how to make a worm farm using bits and pieces from around the home.

Make a compost bin
Composting and mulching

Make a compost bay

Composting plays a key role in eliminating food waste and returning leftovers to the soil - what’s not to love? Here’s how you can construct a compost bay using recycled pallets.

Summer-prune peach and nectarine
Pruning

Summer-prune peach and nectarine

Pruning peaches and nectarines straight after harvest sets them up for next year’s production. Here's what you need to do.

Lemon-scented plant
Pests and diseases

Mosquito myth

Summer is upon us, and so are the mosquitoes. So, should you be planting mosquito-repelling plants on the deck and in the garden to keep these pests away?

Prune grapevine
Pruning

Prune grapevines

Winter is the time to prune grapevines, while they are leafless and dormant. Here are some tips for making the right cuts.

Prune hydrangeas
Pruning

Prune hydrangeas

Prune hydrangeas every winter to keep them compact and set them up for next season’s flowering.

Seasol
Gardening advice

Summer gardening care

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