How to Mulch Leaves with a Lawn MowerMulching leaves with a lawn mower turns autumn debris into a fine organic material that can return nutrients to the soil. Instead of bagging every leaf, the…
Best Dwarf Fruit Trees for Small YardsA compact garden can still produce citrus, stone fruit, apples and berries when the tree is selected for its mature size rather than its appearance at the…
How to Grow Cilantro and Coriander in the Same PlotCilantro and coriander come from the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. The leafy herb is usually called cilantro in North America, while Australians commonly…
Starting a Compost Bin with Kitchen ScrapsTurning kitchen scraps into compost is a practical way to reduce household waste while creating a useful soil conditioner for herbs, flowers, vegetables and…
How to use worm castings as fertilizerWorm castings are the dark, crumbly material left behind when composting worms digest organic matter. Often called vermicompost, this natural soil conditioner…
Creating a child-picking garden with berry bushesA garden designed for young pickers should make fruit easy to see, reach and identify. Berry bushes are especially useful because children can watch flowers…
Grow Cabbage for Crisp, Flavourful SauerkrautGood sauerkraut begins in the garden. Cabbage grown for fermentation should form dense, healthy heads with plenty of firm leaves, a mild sweetness and enough…
Best Deer-Resistant Hostas for Shaded BordersHostas are valued for their generous foliage, dependable performance and ability to brighten areas beneath trees, verandahs and pergolas. Their broad leaves…
How to Divide Daylilies for More PlantsDaylilies are among the easiest perennials to multiply, making them a practical choice for Australian gardens. Their arching foliage, colourful flowers and…
Choosing the Right Wheelbarrow for Australian GardensA wheelbarrow is one of the simplest tools in a garden shed, yet the choice between a single-wheel and double-wheel model can change how easily you move soil,…