Garden & Outdoor

The best pot and container plants for apartment balconies, plus tips on choosing pots, layout and watering for small sunny or shaded spaces.

Chemical-free ways to control garden weeds, including mulching, hand removal, smothering and safe, natural first-line treatments.

Practical, low-cost ways to create a comfortable outdoor entertaining area, from shade and secondhand furniture to simple DIY upgrades.

How to build a low-water Australian garden with the right soil, native plants and smart watering habits that cope with dry summers.

A practical checklist for preparing an Australian garden ahead of storm and cyclone season, from tree checks to securing loose items and drainage.

Learn how to spot spider mites early and treat them naturally, with practical tips for water, predators and horticultural oils in an Australian garden.

A practical guide to setting up a herb garden on an apartment balcony, covering pots, positioning, watering, wind and sun exposure, and renter-friendly setup.

A beginner-friendly guide to composting at home in Australia, covering bins, bokashi systems for units, what to compost, and how to fix common problems.

A practical, Australia-wide checklist for getting your yard, garden beds and outdoor storage ready before bushfire season arrives in your area.

How to prune trees and shrubs safely at home, plus a clear guide to when the job needs a licensed arborist instead of a DIY approach.