Gardening Technique Guides
The skills that make everything else work
Good technique is the difference between a garden that struggles and one that thrives. These guides cover the practical skills every Australian gardener needs, from soil building to pest management.
Seed Raising Guide
Start seeds indoors or in trays. Heat mats, seed mix, and transplanting timing for every crop.
Composting Guide
Hot compost, cold compost, tumbler, and worm farm. Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold.
Fertilising Guide
Organic and synthetic options explained. NPK basics, feeding schedules, and signs of deficiency.
Companion Planting Guide
Which plants help each other and which clash. Companion charts and science-backed pairings.
Pest Management Guide
Identify and manage common garden pests organically. Prevention, biological controls, and sprays.
Pruning Guide
When and how to prune fruit trees, herbs, and shrubs. Tools, timing, and technique for every plant.
Mulching Guide
Sugar cane, pea straw, wood chips, and living mulch. Which mulch suits which garden bed.
Propagation Guide
Cuttings, layering, division, and grafting. Multiply your plants without buying new ones.
More technique guides in the works, including watering systems, soil testing, and no-dig gardening.
Put it into practice
Drag plants into beds, get sow and watering reminders, and log every harvest.
Open the App →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to improve garden soil in Australia?
Add compost, aged manure, and organic mulch regularly. Australian soils are often low in organic matter, so building it up improves water retention, nutrient availability, and soil life. For sandy soils, add bentonite clay. For heavy clay, add gypsum and coarse organic matter.
Should I use raised beds or in-ground beds?
Both work well. Raised beds are better for poor, compacted, or waterlogged soils. They warm up faster in spring and are easier on your back. In-ground beds work well in good soil and require less watering because roots can reach deeper. Many Australian gardeners use a mix of both.
How do I start composting at home?
Start with a simple compost bin or heap in a shady spot. Layer green materials (kitchen scraps, grass clippings) with brown materials (dried leaves, cardboard, straw) in roughly equal amounts. Keep the pile moist but not wet, and turn it every few weeks. You will have usable compost in three to six months.