Journal

How to Train Climbing Roses on an Arbor or TrellisClimbing roses can turn a plain entrance, fence or courtyard into a living feature with colour, fragrance and height. Their long canes are flexible when young,…
How to Grow Mint Without Losing Control of Your GardenMint is one of the easiest herbs to grow, which is both its appeal and its main drawback. Its fresh leaves suit tea, salads, sauces, desserts and summer…
How to Harvest and Dry Herbs for Cooking and TeaHome-grown herbs can provide fresh flavour through summer and a useful pantry supply through the cooler months. With the right timing, gentle handling and…
Creating a Rock Garden with Alpine Plants for Dry SitesA rock garden can bring structure, texture and seasonal colour to a dry Australian yard. Alpine plants are especially well suited to this style because many…
How to Winterize a Small Greenhouse Without a HeaterA small greenhouse can protect plants through an Australian winter without powered heating, provided it is prepared for cold nights, damp air and sudden…
Compact Vegetables for Your Patio Container GardenPatios across Australia, from inner-city Sydney terraces to Queensland courtyards, are increasingly being treated as productive growing spaces rather than…
Growing fennel for bulbs and fronds in Australian gardensFennel is a versatile Mediterranean herb grown both for its crisp, anise-flavoured base and its feathery foliage. Many Australian gardeners prize it as a…
Using coffee grounds in the garden: myths and factsFor many home gardeners across Sydney, Melbourne and the broader Australian landscape, the morning ritual of brewing coffee produces a surprising amount of…
How to plant a fruit tree in your backyardFruit trees bring decades of harvests, beautiful spring blossoms, and welcome shade through the long Australian summer. Whether you have a sprawling block in…
Managing Leaf Spot Diseases on Lawns and Ornamentals Across Aussie GardensLeaf spot diseases crop up in gardens from Cairns to Hobart, often without warning. Whether you maintain a neat couch lawn in Brisbane or a shaded bed of…