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Steve Falcioni

Horticultural editor

Steve Falcioni is a qualified horticulturist who is known by many as the Plant Addict. With over 20 years’ experience, he has knowledge that spans landscaping, organic practices, community gardens and more. Throughout it all he’s been an advocate of all things organic and is pleased to see more and more people are gardening this way. He lives in an inner city suburb of Sydney, growing all his favourites on his rooftop terrace while keeping an eye on his local community garden.

Recent articles by Steve Falcioni

Two kookaburras fighting over a beetle while sitting on a birdbath.

What to plant

Beat beetles and curl grubs

Chewing pests can decimate an entire plant, biting away at various parts until there's nothing left. Learn how to stop beetles and grubs from eating your harvest.

Exit hole in an apple after a codling moth caterpillar has finished feeding.

What to plant

Common orchard pests

Keep an eye out for these three pesky orchard pests that could easily decimate your fruit harvest.

A collection of edible vegetables and flowers.

Organic life

What does being Certified Organic mean?

Being an organic gardener means using certified organic 'inputs' (think fertilisers & seeds) BUT do you know how to spot if it's the real deal? Our hort editor explains how.

Maintenance

Maintaining bromeliads

Late summer and early autumn is a good time to give your bromeliads a refresh.

Pests & diseases

Pest control: Bronze orange bugs

Learn how to control this common citrus pest, which sucks sap from new shoots and stems.

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