Aug 2, 2018 | Home Gardening
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...
Aug 2, 2018 | Home Gardening
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...
Aug 2, 2018 | Home Gardening
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...
Aug 2, 2018 | Home Gardening
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...
Aug 2, 2018 | Home Gardening
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...