If you want really good results in the vegie garden, you need to become a soil fanatic. That’s me! I love soils. I love dirty hands and smelly compost. NOTHING GREEN leaves our place… It all gets composted. What about you? To get your accreditation as an organic...
If you are going to get some fruit trees, you’re best advised to get the dwarf varieties. Most non-dwarf fruit trees just grow too tall for private gardens. You can get dwarf oranges, lemons, mandarins (and most citrus), dwarf peaches, nectarines, apples, pears,...
Most wild birds are beginning to nest at the moment. It’s important to note that many native bird species nest in tree hollows: hollow branches and trunks in particular. We humans have destroyed many of the tree hollows by either killing the tree or removing...
Paths are very very important in gardens. Without paths your garden will be seriously damaged by foot traffic. Goat tracks will soon form in the lawn in particular. All animals, dogs, cats, horses and people are genetically programmed and always follow the same...
Photo: Brisbane City Council (Squirrel Gliders in Nestbox Uploaded by russavia) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons Do you ever wonder about the tiniest animals? Cute little microbats, smaller than mice. Or sugar gliders which are tiny possums or spotted pardalotes...
Photo: Manco Capac (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Many people plant by the moon, but does it work? Well, it sort of works. Any calendar system that focuses your attention on when to plant, water or fertilise is a good thing. However, I know...
Question From: Bill Vella in Freeman’s reach, Freemans Reach NSW Nature of problem: I have large native ferns up to 4 metres high. They’ve been in the ground for the last 10 years. About 5 years ago I lost 2 and no-one could tell me the cause of them...
Question From: Louise in Cronulla , Cronulla NSW Nature of problem: Backyard in desperate need of make over – Type of Plant (if known): Not applicable Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): Not applicable ...
Question From: sara neucom in gracemere, rockhampton QLD Nature of problem: garden on south facing wall of the house Type of Plant (if known): unknown Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): non Soil Type (e.g....
Question From: MUKESH SHETH in SHANTHINAGAR, BANGALORE INT Nature of problem: Propagation of Yucca Elephantipes Type of Plant (if known): YUCCA ELIPHANTIPES Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): NONE Soil Type...