Citrus stink bugs, small shield-shaped insects, can damage citrus fruits by causing brown spots and misshapen fruits. To manage infestations, gardeners should identify stink bugs early, employ organic methods like hand-picking, encouraging natural predators, using neem oil, and set up physical barriers. Preventive measures include keeping gardens clean and monitoring nearby plants.
Growing vegetables in a hot climate can be challenging, and even more so when you...
Mushroom compost is an excellent organic material that greatly improves your soil and therefore the...
As the temperature rises and the sun beats down, gardeners face the challenge of maintaining...
Maintaining a beautiful garden is a rewarding experience, but it often requires time and effort....
When it comes to selecting plants for your garden, understanding the difference between annual and...
Having your plants in pots allows you to move your plants around and have them...
Aphids, those tiny sap-sucking insects, can wreak havoc on some of your favourite garden plants....
Petunias are popular flowering plants known for their vibrant colors and abundant blooms. They belong...
Have you ever had trouble harvesting a great crop of corn? Healthy plants, but poor...

Fruit, Vegies & Herbs

Thin asparagus spears can indicate that plants need care. Common reasons include young plant age, insufficient nutrients, overharvesting, crowded conditions, and stress from pests or diseases. To achieve thicker spears, gardeners should ensure proper fertilization, avoid aggressive harvesting, provide adequate spacing, and monitor for pests and diseases. Patience is essential.
Citrus stink bugs, small shield-shaped insects, can damage citrus fruits by causing brown spots and misshapen fruits. To manage infestations, gardeners should identify stink bugs early, employ organic methods like hand-picking, encouraging natural predators, using neem oil, and set up physical barriers. Preventive measures include keeping gardens clean and monitoring nearby plants.
Growing vegetables in a hot climate can be challenging, and even more so when you...
Avocados, with their creamy texture and rich flavour, have gained popularity in recent years. If...
Asparagus is a spring delicacy, holds a special place in the hearts of gardeners and...
Turmeric is native to South East Asia and is usually recognizable as a bright yellow/orange...
Have you ever had trouble harvesting a great crop of corn? Healthy plants, but poor...
Ripening tomatoes late in the season will often help you harvest significantly more tomatoes than...
Did use to have successful harvests but now have difficulty getting even a fraction of...
Nitrogen in the form of nitrates is critical for healthy plant growth. Therefore it is...

Chickens in the Garden

The popularity of keeping backyard chickens has increased significantly in recent years – whether it...
Sometimes it feels like facebook has been reading my mind; when the time was right,...
In South-east Queensland, we have recently had an unprecedented amount of rain. This rain has...
When our lifestyle “tweaking” began, we decided to get some chickens. The idea was based...
No matter how much we love our chickens, there are some undeniable facts that we...

Pots and Small Spaces

Growing plants in containers is a versatile and rewarding way to cultivate a personal green...
Choosing the correct pot size for your plant is vital for its health and growth. This article outlines how pot size impacts root development, soil moisture, and temperature, and offers guidance based on plant type, current and future size, drainage needs, and pot material. Careful pot selection ensures your plant thrives.
As the temperature rises and the sun beats down, gardeners face the challenge of maintaining...
When it comes to selecting plants for your garden, understanding the difference between annual and...
Having your plants in pots allows you to move your plants around and have them...
Petunias are popular flowering plants known for their vibrant colors and abundant blooms. They belong...
Growing yuccas is incredibly easy to do. They require very little maintenance and are being...
All plants have their own specific needs. What these needs are vary from one plant...
The Aloe Vera plant grows in practically every garden or pot. But do we utilise...
With the cooler months in the northern hemisphere approaching, our planting habits change – they...

Problems, Pests and Diseases

Thin asparagus spears can indicate that plants need care. Common reasons include young plant age, insufficient nutrients, overharvesting, crowded conditions, and stress from pests or diseases. To achieve thicker spears, gardeners should ensure proper fertilization, avoid aggressive harvesting, provide adequate spacing, and monitor for pests and diseases. Patience is essential.
Citrus stink bugs, small shield-shaped insects, can damage citrus fruits by causing brown spots and misshapen fruits. To manage infestations, gardeners should identify stink bugs early, employ organic methods like hand-picking, encouraging natural predators, using neem oil, and set up physical barriers. Preventive measures include keeping gardens clean and monitoring nearby plants.
As the temperature rises and the sun beats down, gardeners face the challenge of maintaining...
Nutgrass is also known in various parts of the world as sedge grass. But no...
Maintaining a beautiful garden is a rewarding experience, but it often requires time and effort....
Insecticidal soap is an effective and environmentally friendly way to control pests on plants without...
Aphids, those tiny sap-sucking insects, can wreak havoc on some of your favourite garden plants....
Did use to have successful harvests but now have difficulty getting even a fraction of...
There are hundreds of different scale species, but one thing that they all have in...
Mealybugs get their name from the white, powdery wax material which is seen covering the...

Tips, Tools and Techniques

Choosing the correct pot size for your plant is vital for its health and growth. This article outlines how pot size impacts root development, soil moisture, and temperature, and offers guidance based on plant type, current and future size, drainage needs, and pot material. Careful pot selection ensures your plant thrives.
Growing vegetables in a hot climate can be challenging, and even more so when you...
Mushroom compost is an excellent organic material that greatly improves your soil and therefore the...
As the temperature rises and the sun beats down, gardeners face the challenge of maintaining...
Creating a garden bed in which you can reliably grow healthy plants for years to...
Having a productive and sustainable vegetable garden starts with understanding the soil within which you...
Good soil drainage is very important to successful gardening. Without good drainage, excess water is...
A question that I have commonly been asked and have had to address in my...
Having the right tools can make a world of difference to your gardening experience. Whether...
Having your plants in pots allows you to move your plants around and have them...

Soil, Mulch and Compost

Mushroom compost is an excellent organic material that greatly improves your soil and therefore the...
Creating a garden bed in which you can reliably grow healthy plants for years to...
Having a productive and sustainable vegetable garden starts with understanding the soil within which you...
Good soil drainage is very important to successful gardening. Without good drainage, excess water is...
A question that I have commonly been asked and have had to address in my...
Soil is the material that forms the foundation of all gardens. It plays a crucial...
All plants have their own specific needs. What these needs are vary from one plant...
Nitrogen in the form of nitrates is critical for healthy plant growth. Therefore it is...
Wood ash is a wonderful resource in the vegetable garden and everyone who has easy...