Diary of a brown-thumb What's a brown-thumb?  We've all heard of a green-thumb - that person who has the ability to just get the green stuff 'right' in the garden (we secretly believe that they are just the ones who remember to water their plants!). A brown-thumb is a...

How does your soil health stack up? Soil health refers to the physical, mineral and biological condition of the soil and its potential to sustain biological functioning, absorb water and promote plant and animal nutrition and health. Healthy soils are better able to...

Home grown Tomato secrets 1. Choose a bright and airy spot Plant tomatoes - leaving room between plants for air to circulate - where they will get at least 10 hours of light per day during the summer season. 2. Rotate your crop The key to keeping a healthy and...

I want to grow a vertical garden Vertical gardens are just the ticket for gardeners who are short on space, and they’re great for brightening a bare wall with flowers, greenery or edibles The key to growing up (and let“s face it, if you are a keen gardener, you“ll...

I need to control my thirsty garden Most plants give plenty of warning signs of water deficiency before seriously wilting. Leaves and stems become less turgid, leaves hang and stems slump But if your garden is constantly in need of more water than you are prepared to...

I want to grow a native garden Growing a native garden makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons Firstly, many people like the look of native plants with their sometimes surprising flowers and the general sense of Australia-ness they give. Nothing like a golden wattle...

I want to roll out my turf and give it the best chance It is easy being green lawn in your garden Step 1. Put out a layer of Jeffries Special Soil to approximately 75mm Step 2. Roll out your turf Step 3. Water Step 4. Relax in your garden with your feet up and sipping...