Garden Design, Biodiversity and Ecology Articles
Explore practical and thought-provoking articles by garden designer Mykal Hoare on naturalistic design, wildlife gardening, UK plants, ecology and climate resilience.
El Niño Alert: Gardening Strategies for Changing Climates in Australia
Our gardens and many of our plants are in for a rude awakening! El Niño is back and the abundance of water is fast diminishing. This article will look in-depth at the signs you need to be looking out for and how to build resilience in your garden once again.
Ultimate Guide to Selecting the Right Live Potted Christmas Tree
A beautiful reason to keep a live tree is that it will grow with your family throughout the years. It’s magical to look back and see photos of your tree with your family and know it’s the same majestic tree year on year sharing in the holiday spirit, it brings a sence of joy knowing our tree has been apart of years worth of fond memories.
How to: Caring for Live Potted Christmas Trees
Your tree needs a full sun position with even light. Full sun means a position that gets a minimum of 6 hours of direct sun light each day, the more the merrier. Even light refers to the plant being able to get the light from all aspects.
A Veggie Wet Start to Summer - The Lodge Garden Update.
A veggie wet start to summer. This week week in our garden we are pulling the veggie patch to pieces and replanting after cabbage moth caterpillar plague.
Water Repelling Soil in the Home Gardens: Causes, Signs, and Solutions Revealed!
Australia has more than its fair share of water repelling soil Hydrophobic soil is particularly prevalent in sandy soils, cheap or old potting mix. Learn how to fix your soil!
Pining for Compost: Pine needles, Can I Compost them?
So, can you really compost pine needles? The answer is YES But wait there are some things you seriously need to know before you do.