Green peas are a lucrative industry for Tasmania but severe outbreaks of collar rot have created a significant challenge for growers and threaten the ...

Seed-growing season is upon us, and I'm here to diagnose the most common mistakes people make. From not enough water to too ...

A special vending machine for feeding ducks appropriate food has been installed in a park after complaints the birds are ...

OK, gardeners — it's time to dig in! With about a week to go before the official start of spring, we've got work to do. First, test your soil's pH level. Each plant thrives best within a specific ...

pea plants become vulnerable to root rot and powdery mildew. Compost worked into the garden bed at planting time is all peas need in most soils. Optionally, fertilize with any general-purpose ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be ...

Gardeners have a few weeks to get container fruits, vegetables and herbs growing in time for a summer harvest.

Flowers If you ordered bare-root roses, clear beds now so you can get them into the ground as soon as they arrive lest they rot while waiting ... dormant grass. Plant peas, radish, lettuce ...

Get pruning. Most deciduous trees and shrubs (those that lose their leaves in autumn), including fruit trees, should be pruned before they emerge from dormancy. But hold off on pruning spring bloomers ...

Dig well rotting compost into your soil ... them - they’ll get soaked and have fun at the same time. Soak sweet peas Soak your sweet peas before sowing into long narrow pots or toilet rolls ...

If you ordered bare-root roses, clear beds now so you can get them into the ground as soon as they arrive lest they rot while waiting ... of dormant grass. Plant peas, radish, lettuce, chard ...