
Should soil be tilled?
It’s been the standard practice since anyone can remember. When you prepare a bed for planting vegetables, you should till the soil until it’s loose and friable… but does it do more harm than good?

Four-bed crop rotation: myth?
If you love growing vegies, you’ve likely heard the advice that you should follow a four-bed crop rotation cycle to keep your beds and plants in top shape. But is it really necessary? Let's take a look.

Does fruit need sunlight to ripen?
You might have heard you should put green tomatoes on a sunny windowsill or open up a fruit tree’s canopy to hasten ripening, but is it true? Here's a look at the science – and limits – of these claims.

Help wildlife in your own backyard
Here are some steps you can take in your garden now to help critters cope with the season’s challenges.

Clever ways to use compost
There are many more ways to make use of your homemade compost than simply digging it into the soil. Here are three handy ideas for making the most of your prized compost mix.

Festive table inspired by nature
Seeking ideas for your festive table? Look to foliage and fresh blooms to help kickstart the celebrations.

Can you water in the midday sun?
You might have heard that midday watering risks scorching your plant's leaves, but is it a myth or fact?

Attract pollinators to your garden
Pollinators might be small in size, but they have a huge role to play in our biosphere, and are essential for the health of the planet. Learn how birds, bees and other pollinators benefit your garden, as well as how to attract them.

Clever multi-pot propagation
Growing cuttings in a ‘multi-pot’ takes plant propagation to the next level. You can make plenty of new plants in a small space for your own garden or as gifts.

Three ways to enliven your garden for spring
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your garden! Here are some ways to give it a boost...

Refresh and rejuvenate your garden
Watching a garden grow and take shape is one of the many joys of being a gardener, but over time, gardens naturally become more cluttered and overgrown. You can give your garden a new lease of life with these three smart edits.

August jobs in the patch
Discover what jobs need to be done in the vegie patch this August.