Recent articles by 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.
Caterpillar alert!
Cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower and Asian greens are popular cool season crops that can all fall victims to hungry caterpillars. Try these organic solutions to protect your plants.
Lawns: are they goodies or baddies?
Gardeners, environmentalists and scientists alike have been debating one of life’s most pressing questions for years: are lawns good or bad?
Grow kangkong for leafy greens all year round
Looking for a green leafy vegetable that will give you a healthy harvest any time of year? Kangkong is a good choice, especially for busy city gardeners with limited space.
Soils ain’t soils
If you’re setting up a new garden and thinking of trucking in a load of ‘organic soil blend’ from your local landscape yard, beware… some blends being sold are complete rubbish. Phil Dudman explains.