Liveability Guides: Garden
Low Water Garden Guide
By choosing plants that are suited to your local soil and weather conditions, you can save water without restricting your choice of garden design.
Read moreSustainable Paving Options
There are myriad outdoor paving options, and environmental and financial costs can be high. Guest blogger Kate Smalley provides top tips to creating beautiful hard-wearing surfaces with timeless appeal.
Read moreGarden Basics: Orientation
No matter how rich the soil or how abundant the water supply, the health and vigour of you plants depends on the amount of energy they receive from the sun.
Read moreHealthy Home with Indoor Plants
Adding plants to your indoor areas can help contribute to a happier, healthier lifestyle. Research has shown that they can assist in purifying the indoor air of toxins including volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Read moreGrowing Kale in Your Garden
Kale has become a favourite in Australian organic gardens. It’s quite easy to grow and it’s a beautiful looking plant with diverse varieties. Find out how to grow, harvest and eat kale.
Read moreGrowing Goji Berries
Their sweet fruits, healthful qualities and capacity to grow in diverse climates make goji berries (vine and shrub varieties) a very exciting addition to Australian organic gardens. We have simple growing tips and information on the right species to buy and where to buy them.
Read moreGardening in Small Spaces
You don’t need a lot of space to grow your own food. We give you the best veggies and herbs to grow and essential tips for a happy balcony or pot plant garden.
Read moreVegetable and Fruit Planting Calendar
Our 12-month city planting guide shows you the planting months for various vegetables and fruits in your city’s climate for a vibrant, fresh and healthy garden.
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