Orchid for autumn
Orchids

3 types of orchids for autumn flowers

Here are three of the best autumn performing orchids as well as some key tips to help them stay alive (and thrive!).

Carex 'Feather Falls'
Potted plants

5 tough pot plants for a hot summer

Here are five pot plants that can take the heat — a native, a succulent, a grass, a flowering ornamental and a fruit. And there are heaps more where they came from!

native plants
Native plants

Q&A: Why do some native plants die young?

Wondering what you're doing wrong? Here's the answer.

Pot of carrots
Vegies

Grow a pot of carrots

You can grow enough carrots in a pot to keep you going for months, and it’s handy being able to move it around so they get just the right amount of sun. Here’s how to get started.

Citrus Solutions
Citrus

Citrus problems

Aussies love growing citrus, and questions about lemons, limes and other juicy delights dominate the airwaves on gardening talkback. Here are some common citrus problems and how you can solve them.

Josh and fruit tree
Potted produce

How to re-pot a fruit tree

Okay, time to bite the bullet. If your fruit tree needs re-potting because of poor drainage or the soil is really old, or it’s just not happy, here are the steps to take.

Citrus
Citrus

Planting under citrus

Horticulturist Phil Dudman has the answer to a common citrus question.

Prune fruit trees
Fruit

4 ways to pamper your fruit trees

Fruit trees will repay some seasonal love and attention, so give them the full treatment, with a good haircut, protection from the cold and a general spruce-up.

Roses for scent
Roses

Five top roses for scent

Some say a rose just isn’t a rose unless it has a perfume. If you are thinking about buying a scented rose for your garden, check out these five top picks.

Summer-savvy greens
Vegies

5 reliable leafy vegies

Fill your vegie patch or pots with autumn and winter vegies. Here are five dependable greens to plant during autumn.

guava tree
Fruit

Give it a grow

Challenge yourself! Here are five fruits you might not have thought of growing.

Citrus tips
Citrus

Top tips for sensational citrus

Here's some top tips for growing sensational citrus!