Recent articles by Phil Dudman
Getting diligent about disease
Regular checks and clean ups are the key to keeping diseases at bay, especially during wet weather, writes PHIL DUDMAN
Down-to-earth garden design
Good garden design can be a mystery to many, but when you follow the steps that professionals use, you can create something that is both beautiful and functional, says PHIL DUDMAN
Go kumara go
If you struggle to grow decent crop of spuds in the summer then why don’t you try sweet potato, says PHIL DUDMAN, and now is the time to get planting.
School of gardening rocks
Gardening in schools is more than teaching kids practical life skills, it’s proving to have a positive impact on literacy and numeracy as well, reports PHIL DUDMAN.
Phil’s spring to-do list
Is your vegie garden spring ready? PHIL DUDMAN has some tasks you can put into action now.
Checklist for spring
Is your vegie garden spring ready? PHIL DUDMAN has some tasks you can put into action now.
Show your citrus some lovin’
If you’ve been enjoying a bumper crop of citrus this year, now is the time to give something back reports Phil Dudman.
Organic weed control
If you are looking for ways to avoid chemicals in your garden, check out these tips for controlling weeds without using poisons.
Add molasses to your pest control kit
Molasses makes a handy addition to any gardener’s pest control kit. You can use it to manage chewing pests like caterpillars as well as root knot nematodes. Here's how.
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Snail patrol: simple ways to control these pest
Recent rains in many parts of the country have helped to unleash a stampede of snails. Here's some simple organic controls to help protect your crops from these marauding invaders.
DIY compost and mulch
The key to healthy soil is adding plenty of organic matter, which you can find in your own backyard or scour your neighbourhood.
Cool season favourite: English spinach
Of all the spinach options, English spinach has the superior flavour and texture, and the cool season is the best time to plant in most parts of Australia.