How to improve soil water-holding capacity

Improving soil water-holding capacity is largely about improving soil structure. Here are several ways to help keep your soil healthy, and water where it's needed.

Join the no-dig revolution

There's a growing number of gardeners who have hung up the spade and adopted the no-dig approach. Phil Dudman explains why.

Gardening tips to beat the heat

Water is the key to helping the plants in your vegie patch thrive during the hot months, so follow these easy to implement ideas and help your plants survive.

Composting made easy

One of the questions you may have when it comes to compost is about hot vs cold composting. Here our horticultural editor explains the difference.

Ten tips for a healthy garden

These tips will help you create a thriving organic garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.

Worm farms and tumblers

Not everyone has the space in the garden for a compost heap -- that's where a worm farm comes in!

Biodynamic gardening by the cosmos

Gardening by the cosmos is a feature of biodynamic farming, writes Janet Barker. 

Raising your own seedlings

Justin Russell explains how to raise your own seedlings in a homemade seed-raising mix.

Worm warriors

Diverse soil communities can limit the effects of climate change, explains PENNY WOODWARD.

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.

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.