Leafcutter bees are one of the most fascinating insects in the garden. You will probably never see them but you will definitely know that they have visited by the intricate […]
What is seaweed extract?
Seaweed extract is not a fertiliser for plants but a tonic – a bit like a multivitamin. It is actually made from seaweed that is harvested from areas of the […]
How to Make Compost
Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter such as leaves, manure and kitchen scraps which, once it has broken down, is used to improve the soil in the garden. […]
Composts and Manure
Compost is gold for the garden! It does wonderful things to the soil such as helps it hold water better, encourages worms and other good bugs to live in the […]
Problems with the Compost
Making compost is just like baking a cake but sometimes you get the ingredients wrong and it just doesn’t work out. Luckily, it can be fixed! Question: Why is the […]
Pruners and Secateurs
Pruners and secateurs mean the same thing. These are a bit like scissors for the garden but they are tough, very sharp and able to cut through branches. There are […]
Lichen on Tree Trunks
HOW TO IDENTIFY IT Lichen looks like a bubbly, green mat that grows on the trunks of trees. It’s not really a disease. In fact, it is a combination of […]
What is compost?
Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter such as leaves, manure and kitchen scraps which is used to improve the soil in the garden. Compost can be bought in […]
Portuguese Millipede
HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM Portuguese millipedes (Ommatoiulus moreletii) have a smooth, cylindrical body made up of lots of tiny segments and range from grey to black in colour. They are […]
Garden Stakes
Some vegetables such as tomatoes, chillies and capsicum don’t climb on their own but they do grow very tall. The problem is that they produce so much fruit that their […]