Winter Gardening Tips

Winter Gardening Tips

Welcome to winter! Don’t let the cooler weather stop you from getting out in the garden, as there are so many plants to sow, grow and enjoy.

JUNE

What to Do in June

Here's the list of garden things you can do, right now. Growth in the garden has slowed right down, and the days are still shortening. There are still plenty of jobs you can take care of though!

Winter Vegie Guide

Tips on growing cool season vegies. How about crunchworthy Carrots, succulent Spinach and petite Peas in your winter garden?

Fabulous Fruit

Get maximum deliciousness out of your figs, plus check out thin skinned ‘Eureka’ lemons. Ever thought about Loganberries at your place? You won't see them in a supermarket, they're a special treat reserved for home gardeners!

Colour for Your Winter Garden

Brighten up your winter. Outside, try Bidens for a colour splash and hardy Alyssum for contrast. Inside, it's Moth Orchids FTW!

JULY

Got Fruit Trees?

Winter is an important time to care for fruit trees; while the branches are bare it’s your opportunity to tackle lurking diseases and insect pests over-wintering in the bark and crevices of your trees.

Mandarin Madness

Mandarins are a vibrant and welcome sight during the cooler seasons. They’re so handy to pop in a lunchbox or to have as an on-the-go healthy snack.

Strawberry Delight

If you love sweet fresh strawberries or enjoy a strawberry cheesecake, pavlova or trifles, what's holding you back? Grow delicious strawberries, at your place.

July Jobs - Things to Take Care Of

Here's the list of garden things you can do, right now. Growth in the garden is sloooow, but the days are getting longer. There are lots of jobs to tackle this month, in the countdown to spring.

AUGUST

August Jobs - Things to Do

Here's the list of garden things you can do, right now. With one month until the calendar flips over to spring, late winter is best spent doing all those 'last minute' tasks to get ready for the new growing season.

End of Winter Citrus Care

Citrus trees are getting close to peak fruit harvest, so here are some timely tips to help get your trees into top gear.

Your Late Winter Vegie Patch

Warmer weather isn’t too far away, so it’s time to think about fresh and delicious home-grown ingredients like lettuce, potatoes and tomatoes.

Late Winter Lawn Care

Your lawn will really appreciate the late winter TLC, to get it in peak condition for epic games of Tiggy and Spotlight, dog toy-fetching, BBQs or just relaxing with a book - whatever you want to throw at it this summer.