Tree Ferns
Pruning tip: restrict pruning to cutting off the old dead fronds beneath the crown. In exposed situations the dead fronds may protect the trunk from sunburn and aid humidity. Do not discard the fronds but crunch them up for mulch. Watering tip: ... [... more]
Gardening Talk |
Weed 'n' Feed with a Watering Can
Easy hose-on products are very popular but one common question Judy is asked, especially in dry times, is how to apply hose-ons with a watering can rather than using the hose. The good news is that most, like Yates Weed 'n' Feed, have ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Watering Systems
Having a reliable irrigation system is critical to having a beautiful garden in Victoria. However, there are dramatic differences between systems and products so you have to be careful with what you use. When using a hose, always make sure you ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Yates Tuscan Self Watering Hanging Baskets
Lots of people think the winter garden is a bit dull, so Judy has an easy way to get some instant colour - fill a basket with living flowers. Even if you have had trouble growing baskets before, you will find it is much easier to keep them happy ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Hand Watering Hints
Turn one tap into four with a tap manifold which enables you to run four different hoses including drip lines, polypipe systems and a garden hose all from the same outlet. Each line can be turned on and off independently. You could for instance ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Watering Systems
Having a reliable irrigation system is critical to having a beautiful garden in Victoria. However, there are dramatic differences between systems and products so you have to be careful with what you use. When using a hose, always make sure you ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Rain Tank Watering System
You can have the garden of your dreams using less water, and thanks to some great Aussie innovations it is getting a lot easier. Holman industries are an Australian company at the forefront of high tech irrigation product development. Their ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Buckets versus Watering Cans and Plants in the Wrong Spot
If you have ever asked yourself the question "Is it better to water the garden with a bucket or a watering can?" Kim has the answers. The answer is, it depends on what plants you have, and how you have prepared the yard. A bucket can deliver a 9 [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Deep Watering
Watering the garden is a much more complex job than many people think. It is particularly difficult if your soil is water repellent (or hydrophobic), because the water just runs off instead of soaking into the soil. These soils can be treated ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Mitre 10 Project Garden - Installing a Watering System
This is so you are able to tell what type and how many sprays can be serviced at any one time. First turn off all taps, then turn on one garden tap on full without your hose into a 9 litre bucket. Then with your watch ready, time how long it ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Deep Watering
Watering the garden is a much more complex job than many people think. It is particularly difficult if your soil is water repellent (or hydrophobic), because the water just runs off instead of soaking into the soil. These soils can be treated ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Watering Can Pot
Don showed how to turn an el cheapo, zinc-plated galvanised watering can into garden art. The first step is to drill some holes in the bottom of the watering can for drainage. Add some potting mix to the watering can, put your plant in, and then ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
