Gardening in windy areas
Constant or strong winds can pose problems for gardens, threatening the health of your plants and your enjoyment of your garden. Knowing how to...
How to overcome a boggy or wet garden
While a lack of water is the problem in many Australian gardens, excess water can lead to swampy conditions and mozzie infestations. See how...
How to plan a garden on a steep slope
Creating a garden on a steep block calls for some clever landscaping to develop useable areas, to prevent material and fertiliser run off, and...
Gardening in a dry climate
While the terrible drought of the 2000s has thankfully come to an end, Australians still garden in some of the drier places on earth....
Gardening guides for different conditions
Every garden has its challenges - some far more so than others! Many gardens have too little water; some too much. Others are steep...
Pergola regulations
A pergola's not necessarily a very technical thing to construct, but there are some rules about what you can and can't do, and it's...
How to clean and maintain composite decking
Wood plastic composite decking isn't the same as timber decking - and while it's likely to require far less maintenance than timber decking, it...
Performance considerations for pergolas
While pergolas are fairly simple structures, there are still a few things to consider if you want to ensure that your pergola is structurally...
Energy efficient pergolas
If they're planned right, pergolas are a great way to manage how much sun hits your home - which can take a big bite...
Pergola materials
The materials you choose to use in the construction of your pergola will affect how durable and long wearing it is, and how well...