Jim’s design for this garden close to native bushland proves that you don’t have to go all-native with your plant choices to blend into the surroundings beautifully. Set in the surrounds of local bushland, this architect-designed house makes the most of the views...
Australia’s leading garden designer Jim Fogarty is at the cutting edge of garden design trends, and he says using more colour in the landscape is a hot and very welcome new trend. Fashions in garden design are continually evolving, especially in Australia where...
Australia’s leading garden designer Jim Fogarty says coastal gardens are all about working with nature, rather than trying to fight it. Australians have always congregated by the sea. The beach is part of our culture and lifestyle and this has influenced the way we...
It’s the time of year when most of us get the most enjoyment from our gardens. Summer is payback time for our labours over the previous three seasons. Apart from the seasonal care and attention you will need to lavish on your plants and flowers, you may want to...
If autumn colour is a wonderful feature in your part of the country, Jim Fogarty has some great design ideas to make the most of this colourful time of year. One of the positive things to come out of the recent years of dry, hot summers is the resilience of many...
Question From: Peter Hart in Burnside, Adelaide SA Nature of problem: I recall you talking about a deep watering spike for getting to the roots of trees. The spike attached to the hose and dripped water through the holes in the spike. I had a spike but now it is...
Question From: Tracy Cuthbertson in Spotswood, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: I am looking for a Indoor plant that does not get any natural light can you please recommend. It is a large area so looking for something that will grow tall if possible Type of...
Question From: Belinda Dunne in Patterson lakes, Melbourne VIC Nature of problem: Need help with what plants to have aroud the border of our paving. We have moved into this unit a year ago and are doing it up. We were previously in an apartment for 10 years so...
Chainsaws are fabulous machines for cutting up large boughs on trees. But these are dangerous machines to operate. If you decide to get a chainsaw, insist on getting a chainsaw operator’s course. These only go for a couple of hours and they could save your limbs or...
How is your hearing?…I SAY HOW IS YOUR HEARING?!! Many people damage their hearing by exposing themselves to constant loud noises. Kids play loud music in their headphones or go to loud music concerts. Both of these can cause permanent noise-induced hearing...