Garden Maintenance

Planting & Growing How to create a low-allergy garden If you suffer from hay fever or other allergies, then being out in the garden can, at times, be less than enjoyable. But there are some steps you can take to create an allergy-friendly garden so you can spend more time gardening and less time sneezi...

Planting & Growing Gardening for kids Gardening is great for the kids—it teaches them a love of nature and the environment, where food comes from, how to care for plants and the joy of reaching a goal. Here are some ideas to get them outside and in the garden.

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Planting & Growing How to improve sandy soil Good soil is the foundation for any healthy garden. We can show you how to improve sandy soil to retain more nutrients and water.

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Planting & Growing How to plant a hedge There are many different varieties of hedging plants to give your garden some extra dimension or added privacy. We’ll show you how to plant a hedge that is perfect for your garden.

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Planting & Growing How to propagate plants You’d be surprised how easy it is to propagate plants from clippings. We’ll show you how in a few quick steps.

Planting & Growing How to choose drought tolerant plants It’s easy to think planting for drought is just a matter of planting a garden full of “set and forget” Australian plants. But if you really want to be waterwise in your garden design, there are a number of other things to consider when choosing drou...

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Planting & Growing How to make a wire espalier trellis A wire espalier trellis can help transform a garden or courtyard into an attractive, lush and modern outdoor space.

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Planting & Growing How to protect crops from birds The quickest way to protect your fruit trees and vegie patch is by throwing bird netting over the top. We’ll show how to protect your crops with bird netting.