It is important to clean bird baths regularly.
Glenn Pure
Bird baths are more than just ornamental splash pools. They’re also a site where animals socialise and intense rivalries play out. And bird bath design, location and cleanliness can have a big impact.
Apple bud in flower.
Martine Combret
Spring has sprung and gardens are flush with growth. Can this annual spike in plant activity tell us anything about climate change?
Bill Mollison in 2008.
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Bill Mollison co-created permaculture - an ambitious alternative to industrial agriculture.
Gardening in Australia requires, to varying degrees depending where in the country you are, pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers.
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When working with garden chemicals, always make sure you are wearing gloves. Apply sprays and dusts downwind and wear goggles if necessary. Always follow the directions.
Soil needs the right structure and microbial ecology to help your plants grow.
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Soil is more than just dirt. It’s a complex ecosystem and if it’s healthy your plants will be happier.
Native bees are just some of the wildlife found in your backyard.
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Whether you live in an urban apartment or a rural homestead, your outdoor area is more than just a private space. It’s a thriving ecosystem.
Time spent weeding, potting and pruning can be as good for the gardener as it is for the garden.
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A growing body of research literature suggests time spent gardening is as good for the gardener as it is for the garden.