Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s about creating a harmonious environment where plants can thrive together. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through companion planting. This age-old practice involves strategically placing different plants together to enhance growth, deter pests, and...
Espalier, the art of training fruit trees against a flat surface, transforms gardens into living galleries. This technique optimises space and enhances fruit quality. It requires patience, care, and some specialised tools, making it a rewarding endeavor for garden enthusiasts. What Is Espalier? Espalier is a gardening technique where trees...
Discovering the art of growing food that’s beautiful and functional can transform your backyard into a delightful oasis of taste and beauty. For homeowners, blending the visual appeal of traditional landscaping with the functionality of a kitchen garden offers the best of both worlds. This unique gardening approach combines aesthetic...
Selling a home requires effort and strategy, and home staging is a crucial part of the process.However, there’s more to home staging besides de-cluttering, cleaning, and depersonalising thespace. The key to successful home staging lies in the details. And one of the most effective yetunderestimated ways to enhance the appeal...
You brought home this beautiful, lush potted plant from the gardening store. A few days later, it starts to wilt, the leaves turn yellow. ‘Maybe it needs more water? Or less?’ Your mind starts to wonder. How come the plant was pretty and healthy when you got it and now...
With most of the world flocking to city centres, it’s no wonder we’ve seen an increase in the art of urban vertical gardening in Australia. Melbourne leads in the world of urban agriculture, having conducted extensive research to show its benefits for both food security and climate change. Not only...
There isn’t any globally agreed panacea for aging gracefully. However, various studies seem to point to gardening as one activity that does improve our health as we age. Working in the dirt is a fast way to reduce stress or feelings of anxiety. In a study conducted in Dubbo, New...
Poor physical, mental and emotional health is a standard 21st-century problem. High blood pressure, constant headaches, anxiousness, restlessness, and depression have been affecting people of all ages more than ever before. A 2015 Government of Australia study showed that depression in children had a severe impact on their functioning in...
Whether you’re gardening outside or decorating with indoor plants, it’s important to know what to plant per season. This is especially true in Australia, a place with so many different climate zones. Although indoor plants seem resilient, it’s still important to consider what an impact your climate area has on...
