Gardening Articles

5 Maintenance tips for your winter garden

Jul 2, 2021 · Craig Gibson

Winter gardens need maintenance and maintaining a winter garden is a home improvement worth pursuing.

Gardening · 7 min read

7 trees to avoid planting in your backyard

Apr 1, 2020 · Rob Schneider

Here are seven trees you don't want to plant in your backyard no matter how beautiful they are.

Gardening · 3 min read

Gardening checklist: get your garden ready for autumn

Apr 21, 2020 · Rob Schneider

As summer draws to a close, if you get your garden ready for autumn, you'll enjoy your garden through the autumn and winter months and have a healthier garden all year 'round.

Gardening · 3 min read

Vegetables to grow in winter in Australia

Jun 22, 2022 · Rob Schneider

Hearty soups and stews are a mainstay of winter menus, and they're even better with homegrown veg. Find out which vegetables grow well in winter on hipages.

Gardening · 8 min read

The easiest fruit and vegetables to grow by season

Mar 31, 2020 · Kat Tate

Growing your own fruits and vegetables can be a labour of love. It takes careful planning, ongoing care and upkeep.

Gardening · 3 min read

The easiest plants to grow from cuttings

Mar 31, 2020 · Rob Schneider

There's something amazing about taking a cutting and seeing it turn into a beautiful plant.

Gardening · 4 min read

Low Maintenance Plants That Will Bloom Year Round

Mar 31, 2020 · Rob Schneider

Fortunately, there are some plants that can take whatever nature throws at them. If you're looking for some low maintenance plants you can count on, try these.

Gardening · 3 min read

10 Plants That Will Flourish on Balconies

Mar 30, 2020 · Samantha Thorne

Growing plants on a balcony can either be a resounding success or a crushing failure. It all depends on the plants you choose.

Gardening · 8 min read

Autumn vegetables

Apr 18, 2019 · Penelope Barker

Looking to grow vegetables for autumn planting? It’s better because they are fresher, healthier and more varied. Read about the best veggies for your climate.

Gardening · 5 min read

Gardening during isolation: Companion planting for your garden

Mar 30, 2020 · Penelope Barker

The ancient art of companion planting can help your garden grow better, yield more vegetables and have fewer pest problems.

Gardening · 5 min read