Bulbs in Pots
Hands up who loves flowering bulbs in a pot. Of course the answer is just about everyone. Well don't wait until spring and realise that it has all been too little, too late. Now is the time to do it if you want fragrant blooms and loads of ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Wombat Pot Feet
Support your plant pots with these popular garden accessories. The pot feet also protect the roots and soil from unwanted insects, such as ants, which can otherwise crawl up through the plant's drainage hole. The feet are handmade, using a ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
'Perfect for Pots' Seedlings
A great tip for months of reliable colour in containers is to plant show stopping varieties which are tailor made for pots. Floriana have a great 'Perfect for Pots' range which are just as their name suggests. They showcase proven performers in ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
What to do - Potted Colour with Pohlmans 10 Pots
Spring has officially arrived in Queensland and if you feel like your garden is crying out for some colour, then some good old-fashioned annuals may be the answer. You do not need to be using lots of water all you need is just a few pots of ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Northcote Pots
With Christmas on our doorstep, what better time to create a potted display to add a touch of personal style to your outdoor festivities. First the perfect pot; pot shopping can be a little bit overwhelming because there is so much to choose from ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Yates Pot a Seal
There are a few tricks to growing plants in pots that can make all the difference. The type of pot you use plays an important role and can be as much of a feature as the plant itself. Something else you should know is that potting mix can dry out ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Colourful Pots and Plants
With a few simple steps, Don showed how to transform plastic 'jelly' carry bags into sensational pots for plants. Don attached buttons and some wire so that the sides of the jelly bags would hold together when filled with potting mix. Using a ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Sweet Peas in Pot
Don showed how easy it is to pot up some dwarf sweet peas for an impressive result. Sweet pea seeds are traditionally sown on St. Patrick's Day (March 17), but in cool climates they can be sown in August and September. At this time of year sweet ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Herbs in Pots
Don potted up troughs with salad greens, including lettuce, chicory, mizuna and spinach. He also planted some smaller pots with tea herbs, including lemon grass, lemon verbena, lemon balm, peppermint and sage. Don planted red oak-leaf and green ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus in Pots
Citrus plants have fragrant white flowers, glossy, evergreen leaves and delicious fruit which is very rich in vitamin C. They develop into attractive small trees when planted in the garden, but they are also well suited to pot culture. In fact, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Greek Pots
At "The House of Zeus" in East Kew in Victoria, you won't find the Greek king of the gods, but you will find some marvellous, hand made Mediterranean pottery. The pots are imported by Theo Kyrkilis, who set up his showroom with the aim of ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cheap Pots
Don found some bargains in the seconds area of a retail pot shop. Shops that specialise in pots and planters often have a bargain area for damaged stock and end of line items, and most nurseries have regular pot sales to clear old lines and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
