Guide to Gardening
The guide to gardening is the place to look for lots of plant care articles, projects or videos on a wide range of topics that have anything to do with the garden. Whether it’s growing new plants from cuttings, finding out how to get the most from spring bulbs, or learning about special groups of plants like roses or natives, this is the part of the site that anyone with even the slightest interest in gardening will find an invaluable tool.
This season Yates is inspiring beginning gardeners by providing directions for four simple gardening projects. Click on the links below:
Create a Waterwise Garden
Yates has been advising and helping gardeners for over 120 years, and during that period there have been many serious droughts. Read more to find out how to save water in your garden.
Create a Herb Garden
The best way to enjoy herbs is to have them growing right outside the kitchen where you can harvest them just when you need them. Read more to find out how to grow a healthy herbs.
Create the Taste of Italy
Tomatoes are summer favourites and homegrown tomatoes taste so much better. You don’t need a big backyard as tomatoes are easy to grow in pots too. Read more for some great tips on growing great tomatoes.
Create an Organic Garden
Organic gardening means growing in harmony with the environment without resorting to chemical fertilisers and pest controls. Even if you don’t go completely organic, it’s helpful to try and introduce some organic principles into your gardening.