Gardening Tips & Advice

If you have a child in your life who's interested in growing plants, why not make a space in the garden where he or she can explore the wonder of helping things grow. Here are seven fun ideas kids' love.

Birds, rabbits, squirrels, raccoons and other animals can be cute – until they start messing up your yard or eating your garden. Here are seven ways to deter animals from destroying your garden.

When it comes to having a lovely garden, who doesn't enjoy the idea of all those wonderful flowers minus the hard work caring for them. You can save yourself lots of time and money in the long-run by carefully planning a low-maintenance garden. Here

There's more to watering a garden than occasionally splashing the hose around. Here are 11 tips to ensure you're watering your garden in a way that gives plants what they need without wasting water.

With drought a daily consideration in many people's lives and clean water a limited but precious resource, water conservation is on many minds. There's only so much water to work with, but if we can keep it in our area, we can enjoy an abundance of w

Do you know where ginkgo biloba comes from, other than in the herbal supplement tablets that people take to sharpen their memory? Actually, that extract comes from the leaves of an attractive and endangered tree – the gingko or maidenhair – that you

Blooming abundantly in a riot of colours from mid-July to first frost, dahlias are beloved by both experienced landscapers and novice gardeners. Bring drama to your landscape with these 10 tips to plant and care for dahlias in your garden.

A leaning or wobbly fence is an eyesore and a safety concern, especially if you have children or pets that could be harmed if the fence falls. Fix your wobbly fence with this DIY guide.

Are you looking for a way to brighten up your garden? Bring a taste of the tropics to your outdoor space with these tips for successfully growing and overwintering hibiscus.

With most perennials, you can increase your supply of plants by digging, dividing and replanting the best specimens. But do you know when and how? Here are five pointers for dividing perennials that really work.

If you love gardening but arthritis is getting in your way take heart: there are ways around this debilitating medical condition that can help get you out in the garden again before you know it. Here are eight top tips for gardening with arthritis.

Water-conservation techniques can help your garden, not only survive, but thrive in harsh climates. Read on to find out how to do it.

With scarlet runner bean, you can have your ornamental vine and eat it, too! Producing colourful flowers followed by edible green snap beans, the more beans you pick from the vine, the more flowers it will grow. Here are some hints for properly plant

Pretty but pushy, wisteria can be an awesome vine provided you’re willing to train it properly. Here are four proven techniques to help you grow and keep your wisteria tame, but still stunning.

Producing long-lasting flower-like bracts above handsome foliage, euphorbias are virtually trouble-free plants for any sunny garden. Here are some helpful hints for selecting, planting and growing this low-maintenance plant.

The dramatic beauty of fuchsias has made them a top choice for growing in pots kept near outdoor living areas. Here are four simple tricks for healthy and full fuchsias.

If your garden is otherwise a lush, green oasis, crabgrass can really put a damper on things. Here's how to get rid of it.

Although chemical-based weed killers do the job, there are greener alternatives that are easy to make at home. Whatever your views, it's always wise to first use weed killers with low toxicity before moving on to harsher ones. Here are five natural w

Excessive heat from continuous sun exposure can be devastating to plants. Here are seven tips for dealing with such heat extremes to help you avoid a gardening disaster.

Maintaining a clean lawn edge is a really simple way to make your lawn look tidy and professional. It's a small technique, but the frame for your yard makes your entire property look great!