Don’s Tips

  Many people contact me during winter saying that their chooks have stopped laying eggs. This is quite normal.  Most... read more

  Winter, that is July/August is the time to re-pot all bonsai.  You simply MUST do it at least every... read more

  On a sunny day in winter, the garden can be a lovely place to be in.  Winter is the... read more

  The whole world loves chocolate.  Its scientific name Theobroma cacao means “Food of the Gods”.  The ancient Aztecs used... read more

What have coffee and cigarettes got to do with insects? Well, new research with insects has shown that plants produce... read more

    Extremely heavy recent rains and windy days in coastal areas of Australia have caused many trees and shrubs... read more

  Winter is the best time of all to transplant larger shrubs and even trees. These plants are dormant in... read more

  Wattles in some areas of Australia are flowering early this year.  The Queensland Silver Wattle is flowering 6-8 weeks... read more

    Do you need a new fence?  Well before you decide what sort of fence you want consider the... read more

    If you’re in an area that experienced a lot of rain throughout summer and autumn, expect a lot... read more

  Have you ever drunk water out of a garden hose and wondered about the plastic taste?  Garden hose water... read more

  With winter now here many insect-eating birds will be scrounging for food as there aren’t many insects around in... read more