Getting Started
Hello! I’m having a bit of trouble deciding what exactly to do at the moment in terms of our front verge (West facing in WA). I know that soil preparation is key, but I would love ...
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Replacing an avenue of trees
Hello Gardenists. We have a long driveway in coastal Victoria, lined with 40 Bradford ornamental pear trees that are coming to the end of their life (20 years). The driveway is p...
The best of seasons, the worst of seasons, for veg.
Approaching the end of one of the more bizarre summers, of 1/3 brutal heat and 2/3 mild dampness, we'd love to hear which vegetables have revelled in this odd climatic offering, an...
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Gardening Documentary and TV suggestions?
Hi all, What are everyone's favourite gardening programs or documentaries? Hoping for suggestions and also how you viewed them. I'm not far into my gardening journey so will re...
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Frost-hardy succulents
When succulents are presented as a perfect solution to summer drought, rarely is there any consideration of frost tolerance. For those of us either in the hinterland or north (in ...
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Your best general gardening tips
Hi Gardenistas, What are the best lessons you've learned over the years amongst the dirt and foliage? One I try to apply is "don't be sentimental" (compliments of a Paul Bangay b...
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