Category Archives: Gardening

Heat Resilient Gardens – Water Smart (Part III of IV)

Watering plants seems like a simple enough job. But with general reduction in rainfall due to climate change, it’s important to know how to water smartly and efficiently in the garden to help conserve this precious resource. How much water do my plants need? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes toContinueContinue reading “Heat Resilient Gardens – Water Smart (Part III of IV)”

Heat-Resilient Gardens – Improve Your Soil (Part II of IV)

It’s March which means it’s Bunuru season here in the southwest of WA, the hottest time of the year. Perfect timing to talk about our next topic in the second part of this 4-part series on creating heat-resilient gardens. If you miss the first topic in the series which is all about choosing the rightContinueContinue reading “Heat-Resilient Gardens – Improve Your Soil (Part II of IV)”

Heat-Resilient Gardens – Choose the Right Plant (Part I of IV)

Summer means fun at the beach, ice cream and cold drinks. But for gardens, intense summer heat can mean stress for a lot of plants. If the garden isn’t prepared or adapted for these hot conditions, we’ll see plants wilt, drop leaves or flowers and, if not attended to in time, could lead to aContinueContinue reading “Heat-Resilient Gardens – Choose the Right Plant (Part I of IV)”

Coastal Gardens: Plants for Coastal Landscapes

Planting in coastal gardens presents some challenges. You want plants that can tolerate and thrive in the salty air, strong winds and poor soil conditions present in these locations. So how do you tell if a plant you like can go in your coastal garden? Here is a list of characteristics to look out forContinueContinue reading “Coastal Gardens: Plants for Coastal Landscapes”

How to Choose the Right Plant

Whether you need a single plant or a trailer load of greenery to fill your whole garden, you need to get a bit intimate with your backyard before going shopping. Read on and learn how to choose plants that’s right for your garden. Consider Your Site Conditions Stand in your garden and observe the lightContinueContinue reading “How to Choose the Right Plant”

4Ds of Pruning: Easy Pruning in Any Season

Pruning can be a daunting task to some gardeners. “How do I prune… (insert name of plant here) ?” or “When should I prune my … (insert name of plant here) ?” are two questions I hear a lot. The answer depends on what the plant is and what you’re trying to achieve through pruning. There isContinueContinue reading “4Ds of Pruning: Easy Pruning in Any Season”

Top 5 Things to Do in Spring

1. Feed the Plants….and SOIL! Rain easing off in spring is your sign to start spreading some organic slow release fertiliser all around the garden. But did you know that by also feeding the soil you can boost your plant’s health? Composted manure, worm castings, seaweed and compost are just some of the easily accessibleContinueContinue reading “Top 5 Things to Do in Spring”