Many people don’t realise that their trees aren’t healthy until it’s too late. By this point, that tree will be so deeply impacted by whatever may be causing its demise that bringing it back to…
People often wonder if they can grow other plants under and around their garden trees. Usually, the answer is yes, so long as you pick the right plants. What is Companion Planting? To put it…
Even without access to a calendar, an experienced gardener can pinpoint the moment when summer begins to wind down into early autumn. Different feature trees will respond in their own unique ways. The texture of…
The rustic look is a popular one in gardens. It provides a quaint and charming ambience that makes a garden instantly feel more comfortable and homely. No matter what style your garden may be, it’s…
Purchased a new tree for your garden? Here’s how to pick the best planting spot to ensure that your new tree thrives. How Big is Your New Tree Going to Get? The very first…
Pruning a fruit tree not only keeps it looking neat, but it can also make that tree much more productive. Of course, get things wrong and that pruning session could spell disaster for your fruit…
Olive…Oil, and so much more. Olive Oyl was Popeye the Sailor Man’s girlfriend. She looked after Sweet Pea, was pursued by Brutus, and frequently provided the impetus for a variety of plotlines, all culminating with…
Tahitian limes are a special sort of lime tree because they are the result of cross pollination between limes and lemons. They were specifically cross pollinated, and therefore do not occur naturally in the wild….
The Australian climate lends itself well to citrus trees. These plants love the heat and can tolerate a certain amount of cold, and a number of them are capable of fruiting throughout the year in…
It is hard to imagine a more beautiful tree than a mango tree. They have a proportionally narrow trunk and wide-reaching branches. When they bloom, the trees are covered with a blush of tiny blossoms…
Some garden trends quickly come and go, while others have more staying power and significantly influence how a garden develops over time. If you’ve been looking to make a few changes in your own garden,…
The Avocados Tree produce healthy, delicious fruits and it is a very rewarding process growing your own harvest, regardless of where you live. The Avo Tree is a tropical plant unsuited to very cold climates,…
Whether you’re growing a tall and bulbous Queensland Bottle Tree or a dramatic Dragon Tree, the ground underneath a garden tree can sometimes end up looking a little bare. Filling this area with flowers is…