
Summer garden pests and diseases
Many common garden pests emerge as the warmer months ensue. By mid to late summer, if allowed to proliferate unchecked,

Summer pruning tips
There are a couple of great reasons to prune our flowering ornamentals and fruit trees in summer… Summer pruning and

Acid Lovers…
Acid loving plants… Both feared and revered by gardeners, the acid loving plants include popular garden ornamentals such as azaleas,
Irrigation…
Gone are the days of running the sprinkler during hot, lazy summer afternoons. Residential irrigation systems are becoming an essential
Watering…
Understanding your soil type is the first step to effective watering. Soil types can be broken into three basic categories,
Successfully sowing seeds…
Successfully sowing seeds… Springtime, is the right time for sowing seeds for your summer vegetable and flower gardens. Purchasing seedlings
Magnificent Magnolias
Heralding the coming of spring, Magnolias, especially the deciduous varieties hold a special place in the hearts of many a
Mulch, mulch, mulch
In our climate, mulching is one of the most sensible, cost effective treatments you can apply to your garden for
Winter…where did my garden go?
At first glance, your garden may appear to be barely alive in the long, dark cold days of winter. Most
Potted Gardens
Creating a potted garden is just like arranging flowers; you build up layers of texture, colour and form in an
Courtyard Gardens
In a small courtyard style garden, bringing together the functional properties without cluttering the limited space can be a challenge.
Japanese Garden Design
Japanese Gardens are part of the great tradition of landscape design. Did you know there are five basic styles of
Now’s the time for planting bare rooted trees…
Bare rooted trees… Winter is a fantastic time for planning your garden and planting now will give your new plants
Gardening in Winter?
Not too cold for some… Winter in Melbourne can be cold and gloomy and we are all happiest snug inside