Viburnum
There are more than 100 species of deciduous or evergreen shrubs with a wide variety of flower and foliage types. Grown for their fragrant, hydrangea-like flowers and attractive berries. Very hardy plant that does best in fertile soil in an open ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
What is tetanus?
Tetanus is a serious illness, which can be fatal. It is caused by the tetanus bacteria (germs) getting into a wound or cut and producing a toxin (poison) which affects the nervous system. Spores of these bacteria are in the soil world wide. Few ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
What to Do - Hydroponics
Conventional Hydroponics is the process of growing plants without soil, but there are lots of different hydroponic systems. It is an area that can be absolutely fascinating but it can also be a bit technical and let's face it complex if you don't ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Great Features
The foundation to great plant growth starts with the soil. Using top quality soils and mulches have a critical effect to the amount of water absorbed by the plants. Using a low grade soil could cause a lot of run off and evaporation, which is ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Al-Ru Farm
Twenty years ago, sheep grazed within 10 metres of Ruth and Alan Irving's small cottage. They planted a few trees, but there was little topsoil for a garden along the stony clay ridge. The soil was improved using mulch and cow manure, and serious ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
What to do - Grow your own fruit
Gloves on because spring is a great time for planting. The striking pink Magnolia called 'Ricki' has beautiful tulip shaped blooms. Magnolias love deep, fertile, well-drained soil, so dig plenty of compost and well-rotted organic matter, even ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Irish Draught Horses
Ireland's soil, climate and culture makes it one of the most horse friendly places on earth. The Irish Draught Horse benefitted greatly from these conditions and has evolved into a hardy versatile horse with a spirited but gentle ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Featured Plant- Golden Elm (Ulmus glabra ' Lutescens')
Nestling ourselves in Dwellingup, Western Australia where the soil is rich, the water is plentiful and the sun is always shining we visit, arguably the best private garden in Australia; Orondo. Spanning over many hectares Orondo displays an ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Westbrook Garden
Imagine having to create a garden on a steep, rocky hillside with very little soil, low rainfall and no town water. Against all the odds, Chris Coffey enthusiastically accepted the challenge of landscaping 1.5 hectares (3.5 acres) of land in the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Autumn Garden Jobs
Autumn is a great time to do garden improvement and maintenance, for example constructing a pathway or a pergola, sharpening your tools, improving your soil or mulching the garden beds. A little time spent on jobs now will help your garden power ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Bayleys Garden and Art Fest
Melissa is told that plants grow twice as fast in half the time with the Bay of Plenty's sun, rain and soil which makes for some really fascinating gardens with some quirky planting ideas. They are all on show at the BayleysGarden and Art Fest, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Your Garden Questions Answered and Mitre 10 Competition
This week's problem solved by Trevor was a fruit tree that was suffering from yellowing foliage and falling leaves. This is a common problem in cooler areas and in coastal conditions as the soil tends to be alkaline. To get those leaves green, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
