Garden Advice
Best Vegetables to Plant in Summer
Summer is an important time on the veggie gardener’s calendar. Spring-planted crops are coming to maturity and ready to harvest, freeing up space for another round of planting. What can you plant at this time of year? Here are a...
Australian Native Plants For Dry Shade
Due to its harsh climate, Australia is home to some of the world's most hardy and adaptable plants. Striking evergreen foliage, unique flowers and dynamic shapes are the icing on the cake for gardeners looking for drought hardy and shade...
What to Grow Near Basil: Companion Plants
Who doesn’t love abundant basil over summer? As if you needed another reason to plant some of this aromatic herb, here’s a bonus: companion planting. What is companion planting? In the wild, it’s not too common for plants to grow...
What to Plant in Summer After all the action of the spring planting season, it’s easy to feel stumped as to what to plant in summer. Australia has a hot, dry climate at this time of year, and many plants...
Watering Plants in Summer In the dry Australian summer, watering is an essential part of your gardening routine. It’s also important to value water as a limited resource, and know how to use it as efficiently as possible without leaving...
How to Take Care of Plants in Summer
How to Take Care of Plants in Summer Wondering how to take care of plants during summer? It’s not as difficult as you might think, as long as you stay on top of a few essentials. How you apply these...
Best gifts for vegetable gardeners Got a keen veggie grower in your life? Whether they’re an experienced urban farmer or trying out a couple of crops on the balcony, they’ll love a practical gift that helps boost their yield. Here...
Fun and Unusual Gardening Gifts
When it comes to finding presents for gardeners, unusual ideas are worth considering. It could be a practical item they didn’t know they needed, a special plant or even a piece of equipment they’ve been eyeing off at the hardware...
Popular Gardening Gifts for Kids
Getting kids into gardening is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s healthy, educational and heaps of fun, so set them up with a growing kit or special task they can take the lead on. Check out some of these...