Basics & beyond: your guide to plant nutrition
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A gardener’s guide to plant nutrition

Confused by NPK? Our plant nutrition guide explains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium deficiencies, organic fertiliser options and how to fix soil pH

Your spring chick-list: get your henhouse ready
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Your spring chick-list: get your henhouse ready

Here's our chook expert's handy spring chicklist for chicken keepers: coop care, bedding and feeding tips to keep hens healthy and laying well.

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Soil

SOS: save our soils – how to fix poor soil

Dsicover how to spot and fix poor soil, from sandy and clay soils to pH imbalance, hydrophobic soil and heavy metal contamination.

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Maintenance

How to make smart garden updates

Discover how to make smart garden changes that work for you and your plants, from scale and paths to focal points and cohesive planting.

Calendula flowers growing among green stems and leaves.
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Prepare your garden for spring

From planting ideas to preparing for fresh spring growth, make the most of this time of seasonal change.

A raised metal wicking garden bed planted with leafy green vegetables
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Wicking beds made simple

Learn why wicking beds are one of the best sustainable options for growing edibles. Here you'll learn how wicking beds work, what to grow in them, and why they can slash water use by up to 80 per cent.

A silver spangled hamburg chook being trained using a handful of chook food.
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How to train your chickens

Chooks are smarter than many people realise. Jessamy Miller shares practical techniques to train your flock, improving handling, behaviour and everyday enjoyment.

A girl hand-feeding two black hens inside a secure chicken run
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Poultry protection: how to secure your henhouse

Chooks do a lot for us, providing eggs, manure and garden help, but they’re vulnerable to predators. Jessamy Miller shows how to lock up the coop, outsmart common pests, and keep your hens calm, safe and thriving.

Spotted amber ladybirds among aphid infested sedum flowers.
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Why we love ladybirds

Discover why ladybirds are beloved garden allies, preying on aphids, mites and more, while adding colour and life to your backyard.

Ducks at a water trough.
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How to keep ducks

A delightful and sustainable addition to your backyard, ducks help with pest control and egg production. Whether for eggs or as pets, they work well in larger gardens.

Glasshouse surrounded by a kitchen garden.
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The beauty of a glasshouse

A greenhouse can be so much more than just a building – here is an example of how it has become an extension of place. Plus, tips if you are looking to build your own.

A glasshouse in a garden filled with flowers.
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Lessons from a new glasshouse grower

Justin O’Brien shares what worked, what didn’t and what he’d change. His advice could really help if you’re considering adding a glasshouse to your garden!