Is your avocado tree not quite meeting your expectations in terms of how much fruit it’s producing? Or perhaps you’re struggling to even harvest a single avocado from your tree. Either way, here’s what you…
Nearly everyone loves avocados. They can be eaten as dip, added to a sandwich, substituted for mayonnaise, or simply cut in half and eaten with a spoon. They are high in fat, but it is…
Large trees are definitely majestic, but, if your garden is on the small side, oversized trees can quickly become a nuisance. The best way to keep things under control is by picking tree species with…
In an effort to keep things natural and sustainable, many gardeners are now moving away from chemical fertilisers, turning to DIY alternatives instead. There’s nothing wrong with this – a good homemade fertiliser can easily…
With sustainability and self-sufficiency being major trends at the moment, more and more people are trying their hand at edible landscaping. If the concept of producing your own food in a garden that looks beautifully…
Native to northern Mexico, the Yucca Filifera is an architectural evergreen tree with tufts of sword-shaped leaves. The visual impact that it makes means that it’s a popular tree to have in home gardens, although…
If you’ve treated yourself to a new garden tree, then it goes without saying that you’ll want that tree to thrive once you’ve planted it. One step that many people take before planting a tree…
Just like any other living thing, trees need time to mature. Do some research into the tree species that are currently in your garden and you’ll easily learn their expected growth rate. However, with some…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…