Today, being the 23rd September marks the vernal equinox which is a significant milestone in the garden calendar as it is the day that marks the official first day of spring. Today we should have an equal amount of day and night (twelve hours each). ...
PLANT DOCTOR - Elm Leaf BeetleHas anyone noticed the leaves of their Elms trees look quite brown and mottled?The Golden Elms will suffer from an Elm Leaf Beetle attack. All species of Elm can be affected however Chinese Elms are less likely.IdentificationThe elm leaf beetles...
Vertical space in a garden is important for several reasons. It allows for increased plant and crop production in a limited horizontal area, making it an efficient use of space. A green wall or a support system on the vertical space can maximize the yield...
The hot and dry conditions are definitely causing the weeds, lawn and vegetation growth to slow down. We are still watering everything as much as possible as the warmer temperatures and windy days are drying the soil out quickly. I’ve noticed a number of established...
For centuries gardens have provided a place to grow food, a place to study botany and nature, a place to grow lifesaving medications and a place to be a sanctuary for contemplation and meditation. Overall, the task of gardening offers an holistic approach to improving...
Paddock treesIf you live on a farm growing trees in open paddock areas can be a difficult task. Trees may be needed to provide shade for livestock or as wind breaks or even to create avenues along driveways. Not too mention revegetation areas.Tree plantings in...
Continuing on with the Planting Season Series from last month. Once you have identified what the conditions of your site are. You can start making decisions on what plants you use. When it comes to combining plants, I tend to look at plants as all...
With the trees and lawn in and growing we now turn our focus to the back boundary of the garden. This is the highest point of the garden, from this spot you have sweeping views up the valley towards Cowra and on a clear day...
Continuing on with the story (from last month’s issue)Once we had decided how to retain the higher levels in the rear garden I had two large sloping curved garden beds to fill with plants. The key points I thought about when designing this space and...
I normally aim to have my Dahlias in the ground by Melbourne Cup Day. The main issue with timing is to not plant them too early in spring as if there are any later frosts their new shoots may be burnt off. If you live...
