Plant How To
The lowdown on getting around the garden. Click on a tab to narrow the subject.
after the storm
Picking up after one of Mother Nature's tantrums.
more...10 edible plants for a formal screen
Build garden structure AND grow something to nibble at.
more...10 edible plants for informal screens
Create casual privacy and grow food with the same plants.
more...pruning to be kind
Pruning is an easy way to make the garden look tidier.
more...grow edibles in small spaces
You don't need sprawling acreage to grow your own produce.
more...growing herbs
Ever had to return to the shop to buy a forgotten bunch of herbs?
more...planting a hedge
Hedges are a versatile device for creating privacy.
more...making compost
Creating home compost is a simple and cost effective way to build a better soil.
more...saving water in the garden
You can be waterwise and still have a lush, beautiful garden.
more...no-dig gardening
Take some of the back-work out of gardening.
more...lay turf rolls
Cut back on turfing costs by laying it yourself.
more...mow a lawn
Good mowing practice protects the investment in your lawn.
more...repotting a plant
Don't be scared of roots when it comes to re-potting.
more...control snails and slugs
Snails and slugs do a lot of damage in a very short time.
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Wedding Bush
Plant type: evergreen shrub
H: 1.5m W: 1m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun
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herbs
It's more water-efficient and better for plant health to group herbs that have similar water needs together.
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