Question From: Lisa Sutherland in Cootamundra, Wagga, Wagga NSW Nature of problem: Plant suggestions for along a metal fence. Foot wide, long garden bed. Type of Plant (if known): Previous planting – Marigolds Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try...
The trendiest edible plant at the moment is a plant called kale. You probably have heard rave reviews of its health-giving properties. Is it true? Well, it’s pretty much a load of nonsense. Kale is just a variety of cabbage, grown mostly for its edible or ornamental...
Gardenias are one of the best of all groups of plants. They are dense smallish shrubs with dark green, shiny leaves and purest white, richly perfumed flowers. It really doesn’t get much better than that. They are easy to grow, but you need to know what they like: they...
Question From: Mark Henderson in Greenwood, Perth WA Nature of problem: I have two rows of Golden Diosmas that are slowly dying off, one by one. It starts off in one or two branches and then spreads to the whole plant. They are in the same garden bed as two palm...
Anconas might be glamorous Italian fowls but they have a secret more people should know about – they’re pretty good layers as well as very good lookers. Ancona are attractive fowls that produce lots of lovely large white-shelled eggs. They tend to be kept...
Many people have trouble with water around their homes: flooding in the garage, flooding in the garden or just damp spots. What do you do? Well here goes: Step one: wait for rain & go out with your umbrella to see where the water comes from & why it gathers in...
Jim Fogarty says creating illusions is one of the great trade secrets used by garden designers. Here, he explains how he goes about to create your own little bit of design magic. There are many tricks that professional designers use to make the most of garden space....
Australia’s leading garden designer, Jim Fogarty, shares some great tips on how to make your garden look good enough for inclusion in a magazine or book. Magazines and books are a great inspiration for garden design ideas, but sometimes glossy images of beautiful...
Jim Fogarty says a pool can add considerably to the value of your property, but this kind of success only comes from getting all the little design details right. Swimming pools have never been more popular in Australian gardens. A smart design will incorporate the...
Jim Fogarty says as indoor and outdoor spaces merge, building structures outdoors has become a key part of modern garden design. Gardens have become so much more than just garden beds, a few trees and a lawn. In our great climate, people want to spend more of...