Don’s Tips

    Your indoor plants may suffer badly during winter – so start protecting them as soon as possible. Firstly... read more

  Winter is a cooler time so it’s worth considering doing a makeover on your garden.  Not a HUGE makeover,... read more

    Winter is here and this can be a truly excellent time of the year in the garden. So... read more

    Recently a listener asked me if it was legal for her once-a-week gardening person to blow the leaves... read more

    Many areas have had a lot of rain recently.  While the ground is wet is an ideal time... read more

  Soon the grass will stop growing and it’ll be time to put the mower to bed for winter. But... read more

    One of the most common queries we get is this: Why don’t my plants flower or set fruit?... read more

  When you go to Japan you see moss growing everywhere. The Japanese don’t have grass or lawns at all... read more

    Just a warning about people in your roof… Electricians, air-conditioning trades people, ceiling insulation people and roofing tradespeople... read more

    We’ve left the warm humid days of summer behind us now, so it’s time to belatedly plant your... read more

    Now is the time for sasanqua camellias to flower.  Sasanquas are by far the hardiest and fastest growing... read more

  Terrariums are back in fashion.  These are tremendous fun: tiny backyards inside a glass container, jar or sphere. Many... read more