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(Soils, mulches & compost)
You can be environmentally responsible AND have a very healthy, green garden if you follow a few simple tips.
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(Bromeliads)
Aechmea are one of the world’s most spectacular indoor plants but here in Australia they will grow happily outdoors in most climates except for the coolest where there is a danger of frost.
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(Indoor)
African Violets are one of the easiest and most rewarding of plants to grow indoors. They are perfectly suited to small containers and the controlled temperatures of indoors.
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(Succulents & Cactii)
Cactus can survive in the harshest climates but they can also thrive in more human friendly climes, especially indoors.
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(General)
Joints and muscles complain when enduring repetitive strain for very good reason. Leading physiotherapist Catherine Stephens B.AppSc (Physio) MAPA reveals the hows and whys.
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(Vegetables)
A simple to follow introduction to how to grow Broad Beans, one of the most nutritious and tastiest vegetables you can grow in your garden.
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
Are spent coffee grounds good for your garden? Yes, BUT.... you must compost them first - here's why.
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(Pests, Weeds & Diseases)
Anyone growing citrus will be aware of Bronze Orange Bugs and the damage they can do to crops. They suck sap from new shoots as well as flower and fruit stems, causing the shoots to wilt and the fruit and flowers to die.
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(Bulbs)
Daffodils will naturally reproduce by creating baby bulbs that remain attached to the parent. But they’ll grow stronger if you divide them.
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(Herbs)
Home grown and dried herbs are the best way to bring the fresh pungent tastes of summer into your winter cooking. Follow this routine to ensure a year long supply of pungent and aromatic dried herbs.
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(General)
Floral emblems of all Australian states tend to be unique to that specifi geo-location. But the national emblem, the Acacia pycnantha, seen at the top here, is native in many other countries around the world.
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(Vegetables)
Potatoes are a staple food and although relatively cheap, it is worth growing them yourself because when they are garden fresh the taste is 1000% better.
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(Vegetables)
You don't need a large garden to grow potatoes. Try stacking them vertically as they grow, then you can expect to yield good quantities from each stack.
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(Vegetables)
Veggies, fresh harvested and cooked, have to one of life's great treats. Now you can grow them wherever you live - even in an apartment.
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(Australian Natives)
Telopea speciosissima or New South Wales Waratah is a spectacular ornamental native producing arresting, bright red, domed flowers to brighten any garden and attract scores of birds and beneficial insects.
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(Potting)
A guide to growing plants in hanging baskets, planters and wall mounted containers.
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
A compost heap will allow you to recycle your garden and kitchen waste and create the best dressing your garden could ever wish for.
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(Tools)
There are a host of different tools for garden digging depending on your approach, technique and personal capacity. Generally garden spades carry more soil on their blades which is good for turning the topsoil over while garden forks are preferred for loosening the soil, requiring less effort.
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(General)
Integrated Pest Management sounds rather academic, but it is just the diligent application of three simple, practical and logical steps and can be practiced by any domestic gardener.
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(Garden Design)
Japanese gardens are more about shape, space and symbolic elements placed within the enclosed space. Flowers and colour, on the other hand, are used within the garden to a give a sense of the seasons.
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(General)
A great way to engage and amuse children is to introduce them to the concept of growing plants. Its educational and perhaps it might just be the start of a lifelong hobby that we all know is ultimately rewarding.
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(General)
With a bit of strategic pruning, tangled old shrubs can be restored to look bright, fresh and compact once again.
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
Some simple insights into how to make the most of mulching, keeping plants warm in winter and cool and moist in summer while retaining moisture for optimum growth.
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
Experienced gardeners have been using Perlite for decades to improve the quality of their garden soil. An investment in a bag or two will deliver noticeable results whether you are growing shrubs, flowers or veggies
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
Vegetable beds left fallow over winter need some careful rejuvenation to maximise yeilds of new season crops.
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(General)
Preparing muscles and joints for a day in the garden reduces aches and strains. Leading physiotherapist Catherine Stephens B.AppSc (Physio) MAPA tells us how.
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(Propagation)
Propagating plants by taking cuttings is very easy. Now you can have more of your favourite plant without having to buy them.
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(Roses)
Roses perform better when pruned and they will also benefit from removing dead and diseased wood, keeping a good shape and of course stimulating fresh new growth and blooms.
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(General)
Gazing out the window at a smooth, healthy, bright green lawn is a delight. So if yours has brown or bare patches, looks tired and uneven, then here's some tips to help you return it to its verdant glory.
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(Landscaping)
Retaining walls for your garden are easy to make from treated pine logs.
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(Vegetables)
Rhubarb is easy to grow, nutritious, great tasting and a long lasting perennial - a must for any garden, even if you don't have a specific veggie patch.
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(Roses)
Roses are perhaps the most well known of all garden plants, having a long history of use in landscaping and the medicinal arts. More recently though, Roses have enjoyed the intense focus of hybridisation and creation of a huge range of cultivars to satisfy our cravings for their ornamental qualities.
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(Roses)
From the original wild species roses came the first hybrids. Some naturally occurred by birds and bees cross pollinating but the Chinese and later many Europeans started to create cultivars to combine desired physical attributes into one plant. The Chinese in particular created a large number with Rosa chinensis being the result of many prior cultivars being crossed.
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(Roses)
The responsibility for the birth of modern roses rests on the shoulders of a Frenchman by the name of Jean-Baptiste André Guillot – generally referred to now as Guillot Fils to differentiate between him and his father (Guillot Pere).
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(Indoor)
If growing a succulents is a struggle you might be watering too little or too much. If so, you need to consider semi-hydroponics.
It's a way to raise plants that takes the guess-work out of watering. Many house plants flourish in this type of setup, but succulents, in particular, do surprisingly well.
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(Soils, mulches & compost)
In this article we looks at the various types of soil so that you can identify the right type of plants to grow or know how to improve your soil.
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(Landscaping)
When you start from scratch you'll need to prepare well in order to create a good looking lawn - and keep it that way.
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(Fruit)
Prized for their soft red juicy fruits, strawberries are easy to grow and hugely delicious - the ultimate fruits of summer. This is how to prepare, plant and maintain them.
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(Succulents & Cactii)
If you want a ‘water-wise’ garden then you can’t go past succulent plants. In times of drought, or when you are away on holiday, when all other plants are wilting and dying, Succulents will be looking after themselves.
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(Roses)
Roses endure as a global garden favourite because they produce the most captivating yet enigmatic blooms - but they are not difficult to grow if you follow this guide.
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(Tools)
Gardening can be the most rewarding of all hobbies but to perform the various tasks well the gardener needs good tools, otherwise it can become a chore.
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(Vegetables)
With plenty of sunshine, reasonable soil and some TLC from you along the way you can yield some bumper tomato crops for your salad bowl.
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(General)
When winter has arrived and you're safely inside on the couch, tucked up under a blanket, wouldn't it be great to look out onto your garden and see some colour on those grey days?
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