Garden

This Native Aussie Pest Loves Your Citrus Trees: Here’s How to Get Rid of Them Oh, citrus! Is there anything more delightful than plucking a sun-ripened orange or a juicy lemon straight from your own backyard tree? For me, there’s a real joy in nurturing something from bloom to harvest, especially here in my Sydney garden. My kaffir lime, a Meyer lemon, and a couple of mandarins are the absolute stars of my patch, providing endless zest and juice for everything from curries to G&Ts. ...

Hello, fellow green thumbs and dream weavers! Emma Chen here, and after another day crunching numbers and analyzing market shifts, there’s nothing quite like the grounding embrace of my garden. It’s my sanctuary, my classroom, and often, my little slice of whimsical chaos. Lately, though, my focus hasn’t just been on the sprawling beds or my diligent organic gardening efforts. My eyes, and indeed my heart, have been utterly captivated by something adorably tiny, yet profoundly enchanting: miniature fairy gardens. And friends, let me tell you, if you’re looking to unlock a little enchantment in your life this season, a fairy garden kit is an absolute must-have. ...

My Raised Bed Revelation: Why Even This Analyst Gets Dirt Under Her Nails You know, as an industry analyst, my days are usually filled with data, trends, and projections. But once the laptop closes, you’ll find me covered in dirt, lost in the world of my garden. It’s my happy place, my creative outlet, and honestly, where I truly unwind. And if there’s one “industry trend” I’ve wholeheartedly embraced in my own green space, it’s the raised garden bed. ...

The Unsung Hero of Garden Serenity: Why a Good Edge Changes Everything Oh, to be a gardener! Just when I think I’ve got my head wrapped around market trends and industry shifts, my hands are itching to get back into the soil. Spring has truly sprung here, and my garden, bless its leafy heart, is in that glorious but slightly chaotic phase. Everything is bursting with life – the salvias are towering, my hydrangeas are leafing out like crazy, and my strawberries are already sending out ambitious runners. It’s a beautiful mess, but sometimes, a mess nonetheless. ...

Embracing the Slope: How to Truly Understand Your Garden’s Unique Character The crisp autumn air is setting in here, and I’ve been spending my weekends clearing spent annuals and admiring the last burst of colour from my asters. There’s a particular patch in my backyard, a gentle slope that my kids absolutely adore for rolling down (especially after a good rain, which I, as the gardener, eye with a mix of dread and admiration for their adventurous spirit). It reminds me how much character a non-flat garden brings. ...