Hydrangeas, the shrub that can always be relied upon to put on a good show in part – full shade positions. In the past we were limited to the standard ‘mop top’ or ‘lace cap’ varieties but we now have more varieties available to us such as Oakleaf, Panicle, Smooth and climbing options. 

It is important to correctly identify what variety of Hydrangea you are pruning. This will guide you how and when to prune your variety correctly as different varieties are pruned at different times and if you get it wrong, you may miss out on blooms that year. 

Brief advice on stone fruit and growing them successfully.

Whether you are a dedicated organic gardener or simply interested in doing more gardening naturally, we share the key principles to help you succeed when gardening organically.

Growing from seed is the most economical way to start growing, whether it is veges or flowers. Here is a guide to get success when growing from seed.

Find out how to rotate the crops in your vegetable garden to help avoid pests and diseases building up and to help avoid the nutrient levels in the soil becoming deficient.

Enjoy growing your own tomatoes and taste the difference to store bought.

Part five of our series on how to be water wise in your garden: Learn about how to make waterwise choices when selecting and using irrigation.

Part four of our series on how to be water wise in your garden: How laying mulch can hold the moisture content in the soil, help prevent weeds and improve the quality of the soil itself.

Part three of our series on how to be water wise in your garden: How to improve your soil to help become more water wise all year round.

Part two of our series on how to be water wise in your garden; Ideas to incorporate or consider at the design stage to help make your garden water wise.

Part one of our series on how to be water wise in your garden. Choosing water wise plants.

A brief overview on what to consider when planting citrus, tips to keep them happy and healthy and some of the popular varieties available.

If you have struggled to control mealy bugs, scale, psyllid and thrips since Yates Confidor was taken off the market, there is a new product on the market. Groventive Garden. A systemic insecticide that is low toxicity and safe for bees once dry.

Choosing the correct pesticide is vital for successful results. There are many options available and lots of varying opinions about what is most effective and safest. Learn what you can do to minimise issues with pests. Prevention is always easier than cure. Learn about the history of insect and fungal control and the products we recommend for cost effectiveness, low environmental impact and low toxicity.

What weeds are and how to control them in different situations at your place. Difficult to control weeds are also covered. Organic alternatives and their effectiveness. Is glyphosate bad?

Neem insecticide is considered a safe option to control sucking and some chewing insects but not all brands are created equal. Learn which brands are safe to use on edible crops.

Experience and science have shown that maintaining good hygiene in the garden significantly reduces incidence of disease. Cutting out and destroying diseased tissue as soon as it appears. Removing diseased leaves that have fallen as soon as possible. If fungal or bacterial diseased fruit, leaves or wood is left on the tree or the soil surface it will very quickly and easily re-infect healthy tissue. The disease spores will also overwinter and infect pruning cuts or even healthy new growth in spring.