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What jobs do I need to do in my Australian garden in March? Deep watering every week will train root systems to go down and seek moisture in the sub-soil. Hedge plants such as lilly pilly, box, murraya, photinia and coast rosemary can be pruned now. For those in...
What jobs do I need to do in the Australian garden in April? April is a great month for planting trees and shrubs. Put indoor plants outside during rainy mild weather to re-invigorate them. If you have been chilling bulbs such as tulips and daffodils in the fridge,...
What jobs do I need to do in the Australian garden in May? This is a good time to be liquid fertilising bulb plantings such as daffodils and hyacinths that have gone in during early autumn and are now sprouting their new leaves. There is still time to plant bulbs such...
How can I grow better roses in my garden? Roses are arguably the favourite flower of the western world. They are after all our undoubted symbol of love, with every prospective Romeo bearing gifts of red roses on Valentine's Day. We also love to grow them in our...
Pruning For a Better Garden How do I prune my garden? The first question to ask is whether you need to prune your plant at all. There are several situations where pruning is desirable and you should be very clear about what you are trying to achieve before grabbing...
Autumn and winter is often a quiet time for flower power in the garden. Camellias are one of the quiet achievers at this time of year, as they are very reliable and remarkably problem free, yet provide a beautiful display of flowers in colours ranging from white to...
What bulbs can I plant in my garden for flowers in Autumn? The mere mention of the word bulb often evokes images of spring with hosts of golden daffodils or spectacular drifts of Dutch tulips. However, there is another world of bulbs that has the wonderful quality of...
The issue of drainage in your garden needs to be considered. This is vitally important for plants that require good drainage, as waterlogging will usually lead to death by root or collar rot. By far the best strategy is to install sub-surface drainage (if it is...
The hot lazy summer months are often disturbed by the buzz of the lawn mower, a chore that drags us away from more sensible pursuits such as cooling off at the beach or taking that well-earned afternoon nap. Lawns are wonderful things for children's games and other...
When it comes to low maintenance plants for the garden and pots, succulents are perhaps the ultimate. These wonderful ornamental plants have been rising in popularity for a number of years not only because of their strong constitution, but also due to the simple...
Severe droughts and water restrictions are a sobering experience for us all as we realise that good clean water is one of our most precious resources and its supply is not automatic. It is inevitable that we must all take stock and realise that water will start to...
Deep planting - better plant establishment in the garden Bill Hicks with one of his long stem trees Every so often you come across an idea that challenges conventional wisdom yet leaves you marvelling at its simplicity. I...