Modern weed killers like Roundup & Zero are vastly safer than the awful Agent Orange herbicide they replaced. Nonetheless, you need to know how best to use them. Rule #1: Always add a marker dye to the liquid so that you can see exactly what you have sprayed. Rule...
Grow Your Own Growing vegies & herbs at home really makes sense. They taste much better and are far healthier for the family. You can also have fun at home selecting wonderful tomato colours and varieties that are not sold in supermarkets. Shop bought tomatoes...
See one and you’ll fall in love. Megg Miller says Hamburgh chickens are the hot pick for fashionable backyard poultry keepers – and they’re good layers, too. Hamburghs are hot. They are such an engaging bird that once people see them they want them. Advice that...
Question From: Sam in Woodgate QLD Subject: pollination and netting Type of Plant (if known): vegetables Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): none yet Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: ...
Last time we looked at the need to buy top quality potting mixes. But what is wrong with the ‘El Cheapo’ mixes? Well, cheap potting mixes tend to fail because: They contain far too little fertilizer, stunting plant growth They tend to dry out and become impossible to...
Question From: Colin in Bundaberg QLD Subject: Fertiliser Type of Plant (if known): Jacaranda Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): nil Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay...
Plant Survival With Australia’s hot and dry summers, pot plants are really at risk. For this reason you need to select only the best potting mixes as these perform far better and longer under stress. Cheap potting mixes are false economy and will actually cost you...
Question From: Rachel in Melb VIC Subject: Hi, l was wondering if you can help me out with this plant, we have growing in our front yard. All of a sudden this flower has just shot up out of the centre and seems to keep growing. Type of Plant (if known): ? ...
Question From: Emma in Sydney SA Subject: What type of plants should we plant around a pool? Type of Plant (if known): N/A Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): N/A ...
Question From: Jean in PERTH WA Subject: I want to plant it in an area of 2.5mX2m in the garden’s corner to block my neighbour’s view of our front yard as they are elevated .I do not intend to have it hedged but more like a shrub ,small tree and I...