Dig it! Our Garden Blog
June 2011 – Sue McDougall
When we think of winter gardening we always think of cold, wet and windy. In fact, in Western Australia nothing could be further from the truth. Secretly as gardeners we would love it to rain every day but in reality it just doesn’t happen. Take advantage of the warm winter sunshine and use the time […]
May 2011 – Sue McDougall
May is my favourite time of the year. Cooler mornings are a sign of things to come – lots of rain. The season is close to breaking and finally we have seen some rain tumbling down. After experiencing one of the driest years on record I am amazed how well our gardens have fared. Take […]
April 2011 – Sue McDougall
April is the best month to get into the garden. Whether your interest lies in growing vegies or flowers, there is something to do for everyone. Gardening at this time of the year makes sense. Rain is on the horizon and the soil is still warm. Plants have a good chance of becoming established before […]
March 2011 – Sue McDougall
March is officially the start of autumn but it can also be the time of the year when we have some of the hottest days. Don’t despair. As gardeners we are always looking forward to the change of the season and it’s only just around the corner. There is moisture in the air, the days […]
February 2011 – Sue McDougall
The garden is looking forward to cooler times and it’s not long until the official start of autumn. This month plants are at their most stressed with hot days taking their toll on certain plants, while others are thriving – make a note to plant more of these! Correct plant selection is one of the […]
December 2010 – Sue McDougall
Spend a few minutes in the garden at this time of the year and it really will thank you for it. December sees the return of two-day-a-week watering schedule. To make sure that most of the water that you apply to your garden actually soaks in, apply a wetting agent over all garden beds and […]
November 2010 – Sue McDougall
With a warm spring the roses are just spectacular. Their dark glossy foliage and perfect, blemish-free flowers inspire me to want to plant more in my garden. The heady mix of citrus blossom, wisteria and roses at dusk remind me why I love the garden. It’s very easy to get caught up in the process […]
October 2010 – Sue McDougall
Beautiful October weather means we can spend it in the garden and enjoy it. Being outside and soaking up the Vitamin D is rejuvenating, but remember to slip, slop and slap. Getting sunburnt isn’t so rejuvenating. It’s often my lower back that receives a little too much sun at this time of the year because […]
August 2010 – Sue McDougall
Occasional warm days in August remind us that spring is only just around the corner. I get to this time of the year every year and wonder where the year has gone? Even the plants seem to know that spring is fast approaching. Enjoy the garden at this time of the year. New shoots appearing, […]
June 2010 – Sue McDougall
Recent rain has ensured the garden gets a good soaking before the weather really starts to cool down. It also ensures the weeds get off to a good start. If there is only one job you do this month – it’s weeding! Weeding is the number one chore that people who hate gardening quote as […]
