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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Make your garden the best in the street this summer with Seasol. Plus, some top tips to help your garden survive a hot season.

Fiskars tools
Pruning

The importance of pruning

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Pruning is one of the most important garden maintenance tasks to improve the health and appearance of your trees, shrubs and hedges.

Prepare for a dry summer
Gardening advice

Prep for a dry summer

Spring is the perfect time to give gardens some pre-season TLC and prepare for the hot months ahead. Here are some tips to give plants every chance of survival!

Gardena
Lawn care

The future of lawncare

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While lush, green lawns are a joy to gaze upon, the question often arises – is the effort required to maintain them truly worth it?

Phil Dudman removing stink bugs from garden
Pests and diseases

How do I get rid of stink bugs?

Are stink bugs destroying your citrus? Here’s a manageable method to remove stink bugs.

Tammy living wreath
Garden design

Make a living wreath

One of the joys of this season is filling the house with festive decorations. For a refreshing take on the traditional wreath, try these clever alternatives – using plants, of course!