If you love fresh fruit but have little space in your garden or balcony, then dwarf apricot trees are for you. There are a number of dwarf apricot tree varieties that can be potted, adding colour, fresh apricots and some much needed greenery to any outdoor space. Small in size, dwarf apricot trees are easily
Roses are considered the symbol of love as they emit a radiant elegance and beauty. If your garden is in need of a beautiful splash of colour, roses will always be the recommended flower as there are a variety of vibrant blooms to choose from. We know that it is important to prune roses in
Flowering bulbs are a fantastic addition to garden beds, in drifts under trees, and grouped in pots or containers. Their spectacular blooms are unbeatable for form and colour, and many are delightfully fragrant. Whether you’re leaving your bulbs to naturalise or lifting and storing them during dormancy, getting the initial planting right will help you
We all love a splash of colour in the garden. While we tend to think of flowers as the main means of achieving this, they actually have some stiff competition in the colour stakes – foliage can be just as vibrant and visually striking in its own right. What’s more, green isn’t the only colour
What is nitrogen? Nitrogen is a colourless and odourless gas that can be found in all living things, including plants. In plants, Nitrogen is found within enzymes also known as chlorophyll, and is actively involved in how a plant metabolises nutrients, food and water. Healthy plants contain on average, 3-4% nitrogen in any part of
Summer is an important time on the veggie gardener’s calendar. Spring-planted crops are coming to maturity and ready to harvest, freeing up space for another round of planting. What can you plant at this time of year? Here are a few ideas: What to Plant in a Summer Vegetable Garden When deciding what vegetables to
With its soaring temperatures and long days, summer is a great time of year for fresh, light salads. No picnic or BBQ is complete without a big bowl of crisp greens tossed in a summery dressing, and it’s even better if the lettuce is homegrown. Lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa cultivars) traditionally favour cooler climates, having
It’s no secret that homegrown veggies just taste better than store-bought. Whether you’re trying out a few salad greens or a committed urban farmer, nothing beats biting into homegrown produce. The question is, are there any nutritional benefits to growing veggies at home? We think there are – read on to find out what they
Who doesn’t love abundant basil over summer? As if you needed another reason to plant some of this aromatic herb, here’s a bonus: companion planting. What is companion planting? In the wild, it’s not too common for plants to grow in isolation – any one plant is normally surrounded by an array of other species.
What to Plant in Summer After all the action of the spring planting season, it’s easy to feel stumped as to what to plant in summer. Australia has a hot, dry climate at this time of year, and many plants don’t take kindly to these conditions. Other plants, however, absolutely thrive in summer. Read on
