It starts off looking terrible — muddy water, messy plants, and one very enthusiastic Charlie. 😅 But give it a moment… and this wildlife pond in a pot turns into something...

We're officially into winter now, but if you've looked around lately, you'll notice many deciduous trees are only just hitting their stride. The mild autumn and warmer nights have delayed...

There’s something about Chelsea Flower Show week that gets under your skin. I’ve been lucky enough to have designed / produced gardens there in 2015 and 2016, both Silver-Gilt medal...

I was sitting outside the other evening, trying to enjoy a quiet moment, when I realised just how exposed the space felt. Not overlooked in an obvious way just lacking...

Around Anzac Day, rosemary always feels especially meaningful — traditionally worn for remembrance, but also one of the most useful (and underrated) plants to have at home. It’s hardy, easy...

There’s a moment  just as the edge of summer softens when the garden feels like it’s taking a breath. The tomatoes are slowing, the zucchinis aren’t losing steam but not...

I topped up the mulch in the garden the other weekend and within a few minutes the whole space looked better — richer, tidier, more finished. But mulch isn’t just...

As a landscape designer I often have to help clients choose the flooring for their project, what suits one site and person certainly doesn't suit every site or family. Choosing...

A pot plant is one of those gifts that says, I really thought about you. Not grabbed on the way in, not last-minute — but chosen with care. And that’s where...

As most of Australia swelters through unbearable heat our gardens are suffering too and the best thing you can do is to work with it, not against it. First up:...

There are three gardening resolutions you can make that are easy to stick to and will completely transform the look of your garden. Watering Start with watering – everybody’s favourite...

Garden stress is real and a worry many of us are facing as the school holidays trundle on and we pack up our bags and head away on holiday.  Here...

Garden lighting is one of those things people often skip, thinking it’s a luxury rather than a necessity. But trust me — every garden needs some kind of lighting.  Lighting...

Growing vertically really does make the most of any space especially a small one but it also helps to draw the eye upward or in some cases over an arbour. ...

Is your lawn looking tired, dry and a bit unloved? Are you dreaming of a lush, bowling green? During the growing seasons (Spring & Summer), you can carry out a...

Roses are one of the most romantic flowers and growing roses is actually very easy. You can have just one or a garden full of them, and they are sure...

Now is the perfect time to be planting, the weather is warming up and it’s a delight to be out in the garden.  It may seem crazy to be planning...

1. How do you look after citrus?Everyone wants lemons and limes. Start with rich, well-draining soil. In sand, add compost and manure; in clay, add gypsum or compost. Water well...

Pruning shapes plants, keeps them vigorous, and stops diseases from spreading. But it’s not one-size-fits-all—the right tool and technique matter. For hedges and topiary: Sharp shears are the way. For small-leaf...

Losing a tree leaves a hole in the garden that money—and patience—struggle to fill. Keep them healthy and you’ll save yourself heartbreak (and a fortune). Young trees need love. Nurseries water...

I’ve got a soft spot for herbaceous perennials. They pop up fresh in spring, strut their stuff all summer, then politely disappear underground in winter. The “herbaceous” bit means they...

A tiny garden doesn’t mean a tiny imagination. In fact, small-space gardens can feel more intimate, dramatic, and—bonus—less work. The trick? Don’t tiptoe around plants. Pack them in and blur...

Compost is basically black gold for gardeners—and it’s free. It feeds the soil, boosts structure, holds water, and keeps worms happy. Add it to sand and it binds. Add it...

Even cacti need a drink now and then. Get watering right and your whole garden perks up. Get it wrong and you’re just wasting water and annoying your plants. Timing...

When I first started gardening, I killed more plants than I kept alive. I mowed over bulbs, sprayed weed killer on the wrong things, and buried a few poor ornamentals...