Companion planting for cooler season veggies: What works in the Northern Rivers
As a Northern Rivers gardener, you will know we don’t really get a “proper” winter like the southern states. Instead, we get mild days, cool nights, and that glorious stretch from April to August where leafy greens behave themselves. Cool-season gardening here is less about surviving frost and more about managing moisture, airflow, pests, and […]
How to prepare garden beds for winter veggies
After a bumper winter veggie crop? Prepare your garden beds now, and you will be rewarded with a bountiful harvest in wintertime. A little effort now leads to healthier soil, stronger plants, and less work later when temperatures drop. Follow these simple steps to get your garden beds winter ready. Step 1: Clear out summer […]
Why your garden looks tired now and how to revive it
If your are wondering why your garden looks tired now, you’re not alone. Late summer in the Northern Rivers brings high heat, humidity, heavy rain, and intense sun, all of which can leave even well-established plants looking stressed. The good news? Most plants aren’t dying – they’re just fatigued. Here’s what’s happening and what you […]
What to plant in January
If you enjoy gardening it can be tempting to use your holiday time to go on a planting blitz. Selecting what to plant in January in the Northern Rivers of New South Wales should focus on survival and resilience rather than perfection. New plants require time to settle in so you will need to choose […]
Beneficial bugs for your garden
Cultivating a thriving garden isn’t just about choosing pretty plants. Creating the right ecosystem is equally important. Healthy gardens rely on an army of tiny helpers. We call them beneficial bugs. These include pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, as well as predatory insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, and wasps. Each insect plays a […]
Deciduous trees: Bringing seasonality to your garden
One of the most rewarding ways to bring rhythm and beauty to your garden is by planting deciduous trees. Unlike evergreens that stay the same year-round, deciduous trees transform through the seasons, offering fresh spring growth, lush summer shade, fiery autumn colour, and graceful winter silhouettes. Even small gardens can be transformed into verdant sanctuaries […]
Small space gardening: Perfecting pots
Well designed small space gardens can have big impact. Even the tiniest balcony or patio can become a lush retreat with container gardening. Ornamentals and edibles work well in this environment, and carefully selected pots and plants allow for flexibility and creativity so you can move, mix and restyle with the seasons. If you are […]
