Gardening

It’s light, snow-white and looks like miniature grains of popped corn, but perlite is most definitely not for eating.

Loud, gas-guzzling, and sheer hard slog – that’s your average lawn mower. So why wouldn’t you choose a lawn alternative?

With spring-sown edibles busy maturing, and autumn seedling prep not yet on the agenda, a gardener can use this welcome 2-3 week gap to indulge in some enjoyable projects – and we have some suggestions of what they might be …

What many mint-lovers don’t realise, is just how easy it is to grow this delicious herb in your own back yard.

While most of us reach for the dried herbs to use in our festive cooking, having access to the fresh alternative makes a mouth-watering difference!

If you're confused about the difference between early, mid and late variety spuds, and when to plant them, we’ve done the homework for you – read on!

Just as you wouldn’t dream of popping lettuces into the ground and leaving them to look after themselves, neither should you expect a fruit tree or berry bush to take care of itself.

Down-sizing your garden can feel daunting. Here are our faves for a little summer cottage garden that offers something for everyone.

Spring cleaning sees a multitude of potential garden goodies turning up at the recycling centre or the op shop. For the creative amongst us, these items are treasures!

Retirement living often means downsizing your garden to no more than a balcony. Check out the following ideas to make even the smallest of spaces green and welcoming.