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Get Transplanting – Sue McDougall
Traditionally our wettest month, July is a time of celebration for gardeners. They know the more rain that falls now, the better the gardens will be in spring. July is referred to as transplant month. All those plants that are in the wrong place have the best chance of survival if moved in July. The […]
Boost those Sandy Soils – Sue McDougall
It’s the time of the year to work on improving our sandy soils. Western Australian soils are some of the least fertile in the world and blood and bone is not only a safe fertiliser, it’s an effective soil conditioner. June is the time of the year when we can slip on the raincoat, celebrate […]
Gardening jobs for May – Sue McDougall
Ladybugs are one of the best aphid predators to live in the garden. Both the adults and nymphs seek out aphids to devour. In Western Australia there is a new Ladybug species on the block, the Hippodamia, which can be identified by its distinct black head with white markings and a flatter body. This species […]
April, every gardener’s favourite month. Sue McDougall
April is a favourite time of the year for gardeners; the deciduous plants are starting to show fabulous autumn colour and the cooler days are enjoyed by all. Bulbs are in the fridge waiting to be planted and the winter vegies are in the ground. The first planting of seed potatoes have now started to […]
Finally, a break from the heat – Sue McDougall
The cooler nights this month allow the garden to get a little reprieve from the late hot days. March is a season of variables; cool days are quickly followed by extremely hot ones. It’s also a time that the garden is most stressed. After surviving a very hot few months it’s just hanging in there […]
Spend just a few minutes in the garden – Sue McDougall
December is a crazy month and with all the running around getting organised for Christmas; the garden can be forgotten sometimes. Put a little time aside to check over a few things to ensure it will be at its best throughout this month. Top up mulch in any areas where it is a little thin. […]
November Gardening – Sue McDougall
Even though November is officially still a month in spring, some of the days can take us by surprise and warm up very quickly. This causes plants to stress and suffer because they are not used to the sudden heat. Apply a wetting agent to ensure the water is soaking into the soil and cover […]
October Gardening – Sue McDougall
Late September rain has resulted in gardens looking fantastic in the metro area and the south west. The spring display of wildflowers has been incredible and the new growth forming on established trees is a pleasure to see. Despite these late rains, warm weather is not far away so a little work at the moment […]
September Gardening – Sue McDougall
September is when the gardening world goes mad. There is no excuse to avoid the garden as the weather is warm and the days are sunny. Spectacular displays of colour are in every garden and the vegies are growing right before our eyes. Lawns that are looking slightly yellow at this time of the year […]
August Gardening – Sue McDougall
With spring only around the corner, Western Australia often experiences warm days throughout August. While the sunshine is enjoyable, it’s the wintry wet days that are needed. There may still be dry soil in certain areas in the garden despite the winter rains. WA soils can become extremely water repellent and will not absorb water […]
