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!
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?
Should you rest soil between crops?
Should you rest your soil between crops? Here's the answer.
Potting mix revival
If your potted edibles are under-performing, it could be that the potting mix has simply run out of juice. Here are four steps to help freshen up your old mix.
How to fix clay soil
Clay isn’t ideal for your plants... or your back. But it’s not all bad either. Here's how to make dense, heavy soil workable.
Which fertiliser should I use?
What’s the difference between organic and inorganic fertilisers, liquid and pelletised? What’s in them, and which is best for a given situation? Here are six different types, and how they work.