December Gardening
Here's the list of garden things you can do, right now. Summer's arrived and the garden is cranking!
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The start of summer is hectic, but your garden is a tranquil refuge.
Then, when the calm of holiday season arrives, grab yourself some proper garden time. There's no better place to relax, refresh and regroup.
Gardening is good for the soul!
A Pre-Christmas Garden Blitz!
Christmas and New Year’s festivities are the perfect motivators for whipping your garden into shape. Here are a few simple ways to spruce up outdoor areas.
Sizzling Summer Lawn Care
Here are some summer lawn care tips to help you create a beautiful lush, green lawn for all those parties and games over summer.
Summer Fruit!
Look here for tips on looking after your fruit this month to keep them heathy and maximise productivity of delicious crops over the summer months.
JANUARY
Delicious Herbs, Vegies & More
There are lots of tasty vegetables and fragrant herbs you can plant in January including Basil, Chives, Radish and Lettuce. What to plant and where.
Vibrant Colour for The Summer Garden
Adding colour to your garden at this time of year is easy! There's a big range of beautiful perennials and annuals to choose from: check out our go-to favourites.
Caring for Your Fruiting Plants
Fruit trees require extra care over summer. Read more to learn what to do with peaches, passionfruit and potted fruit trees and how to treat sooty citrus.
Summer Rose Care
Pruning your roses in summer can give you a second flush of blooms in Autumn. Read more to learn about how to prune and protect your roses this summer.
FEBRUARY
Heavenly Harvest
It's harvest time – but for some crops it can be difficult to tell when it's ready. Here are some tips on how to tell when your vegies are ready to pick.
Flowery Dreaming
Flowers add beautiful vibrance and colour to any garden. Read more to learn how to look after them to keep them flowering for longer.
Summer Vegies
Bring bountiful brassicas from your garden to your plate! All sorts of delicious cabbages, Kohl Rabi and more.
Stop the Creeping Weeds
Learn how to control weeds (before they flower and set seed) that have crept into your lawn while it has been stressed over the hot dry summer months.
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