27 September 2026 | Australian Natives, Biodiversity, Clean energy, Climate change, Sustainable homes
Lose the lawn – ditch mowing forever How natural is your nature strip? What role does your lawn play in reducing carbon in the atmosphere – the CO2 which wreaks havoc with the climate? Lawns and tidy nature strips can look attractive and appear to be part...
27 September 2026 | Australian Natives, Biodiversity, October, Planting guides
Tough little locals As you may remember from my previous articles, the best time to plant natives and indigenous (locally occurring natives) is in autumn or early winter. But, if that didn’t happen, you’re still able to plant in October – you’ll just need to...
27 September 2026 | October, Tomatoes
Why handling tomato stems is a bad idea Tomato stems, if you take a close look, are covered in very tiny hairs. They are called trichomes. Trichomes are important in providing a protective structure that helps plants survive and adapt to their environment including...
27 September 2026 | Gardening tips, Monthly Guides, October |
Urgent jobs in the garden for October Important tips for October! Add potash or wood ash (both potassium) to soil to increase flower and fruit set. Tie hessian or cardboard around apple, pear and quince tree trunks for codling moth to lay in (remove and burn in 4...
27 September 2026 | Gardening tips, Monthly Guides, October |
What to plant in October in Melbourne First, any seeds planted in September in punnets that have reached the 4-leaf stage can be pricked out and planted in potting mix in trays or pots. These can be planted in the garden late October. For the best site (sun, partial...
27 September 2026 | QLD Fruit Fly
Queensland Fruit Fly October alert – Cera Trap, netting, kaolin clay options Despite recent cold weather, Queensland Fruit Fly have been reported as active for quite a few weeks in Macleod. By now your Cera Traps should be in place and it won’t hurt to...
