Gardening Tips, Books, Techniques and Tools

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  • Gardening Information Services

      Gardening Information Services CONTACT SHEET There are many places which provide advice on your garden and on specific plant... read more

  • Buffalo Turf

    The most high maintenance part of any garden is the lawn, so many people are opting for lawn substitutes, such... read more

  • Indigenous

    Don’s new book, ‘Indigenous’, is the story of his own garden. It describes how he transformed a bush block with... read more

  • Fake Flowers

    Don received an email from Trina Quadrio, who lives at Floreat in Western Australia. Trina purchased a large urn and... read more

  • Faking it Tips

    Even small projects or small repairs around the home can be expensive. Don looked at some of the great products... read more

  • Light Fitting Pots

    Don showed how to transform ordinary light fittings into funky pots and hanging planters. Tools   bucket trowel pliers drill/bits... read more
  • Bonsai tree

    How to Make a Bonsai

      Bonsai artists try to create the impression of very old, ancient trees, but many of these trees are not... read more

  • Coconut Creations

    Don demonstrated how to turn coconuts into some great items for the home, including coconut plant pots, candle holders and... read more

  • Garden on the Cheap

    Penny and Paul Cooke-Russell wrote to Burke’s Backyard to tell us how excited they are about their backyard makeover. Over... read more
  • Potted Yuccas

    Yucca Cuttings

    Yucca elephantipes, more commonly called the spineless or soft-tipped yucca, is a fast growing member of the agave family. In... read more

  • Bromeliad Pups

    Don showed how to propagate bromeliads by simply dividing offsets, or ‘pups’, from the mother plant. Bromeliads are native to... read more

  • Free Indoor Plants

    One of the best ways to save money with plants is to go out into the garden and dig them... read more