In the shed
10 things you didn’t know about fruit flies
13 December 2018 | Robin PowellRobin Powell reports from behind enemy lines on the fascinating, infuriating fruit fly.
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Composting
25 April 2015 | Sandra RossAll too often gardeners start composting with great excitement and enthusiasm, only for interest to wane as the results disappoint. Here is a quick guide to help you produce the best compost in whatever composting bin you choose.
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How to: fix the lawn
31 May 2018 | Narelle SmithMost warm-season grasses stop growing when the nights turn cold, allowing weeds to get a foothold while your attention has turned indoors. So now is the time to target terrors like bindii, wintergrass and dandelions and avoid seeding - and many years more weeding.
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How to: get to know your tools
14 May 2015 | Linda RossEver wondered which tools you should use to do different jobs around the garden?
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How to: overhaul your irrigation system
15 May 2015 | Matthew CarrollHere's how to give your irrigation system a once over.
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How to: stop snails invading precious pot plants
15 May 2015 | Matthew CarrollKeep both pets and snail-sensitive plants safe with these solutions.
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How to: understand humates
31 January 2018 | Arno KingHumates are prehistoric (20-50 million year old) decomposed organic matter, which is why they are sometimes referred to as ‘dinosaur compost’. They are increasingly being used by gardeners as a soil additive - with impressive results. In fact you may already be using humates on your garden as they are a component in many high-quality fertilisers.
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How to: use coconut peat
31 May 2018 | Arno KIngNeed a lightweight, easily stored, highly effective potting medium? Look no further than this byproduct of coconut production, which has advantages for plants as well as gardners.
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How to: use seaweed in the garden
21 December 2018 | Kirsten Bradley and Nick RitarIn their new book ‘Milkwood’, permaculture gardeners Kirsten Bradley and Nick Ritar devote a whole chapter to the glories of seaweed. Beyond its uses in the kitchen, seaweed is great in the garden.
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Meet Kath Gadd
28 February 2019 | Robin PowellKath Gadd’s company is Mallee Design, a garden design business that uses only Australian plants, and does a neat sideline in beautiful, spun copper birdbaths.
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Meet: Matt Purbrick, village life enthusiast
22 December 2018 | Interview: Linda Ross Pictures: Shantanu StarickThe happiest healthiest people in the world are those who live in simple agricultural communities where life is shared. It’s a way of life that Matt Purbrick and his partner Lentil enjoy in regional Victoria and extoll through their business, Grown and Gathered.
Read MoreToolshed
22 May 2015 | Linda RossSome gardeners are tool-lovers and their garden sheds are so densely populated they have to be thin as a rake just to get in the door. Others are tool-poor, making do with a pair of kitchen scissors and whatever they can scrounge from the brother-in-law. There is a middle way and here it is: our choice of the most useful tools in the shed, and how to use them.
Read MoreTrace Elements
20 May 2015 | Linda RossGardeners are often advised to add nutrients and trace elements to the soil before planting, especially before planting edible plants. Why? Linda has the answers.
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Weeding tools of the trade
20 March 2015 | Linda RossHere is a call to action. Now is the time to rid your lawn of those dreaded little nasties before its too late. Read on for the weeding tools that do the job properly and are a pleasure to handle.
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What’s new: New plants to love
19 October 2016 | Elizabeth SwaneElizabeth Swane talks about all the new plants we're planting this spring.
