Loud, gas-guzzling, and sheer hard slog – that’s your average lawn mower. So why wouldn’t you choose a lawn alternative?
Gardening
Fun Summer Garden-Gap Projects!
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 …
Grow Your Own Mint for Christmas!
What many mint-lovers don’t realise, is just how easy it is to grow this delicious herb in your own back yard.
Grow Your Own Poultry Stuffing Herbs
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!
Know and Sow – a growers guide to spuds for all seasons
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!
How to Protect Your Young Fruit and Berries
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.
Summer Must-Haves – for small cottage gardens
Down-sizing your garden can feel daunting. Here are our faves for a little summer cottage garden that offers something for everyone.
Spring Recycling in the garden
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!
Big Ideas for Tiny Gardens
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.
Please, Keep Off the Garden!
The actual season of spring, at least as it applies to gardens and gardening, doesn’t necessarily arrive on September the 1st.