Even though winter sees a slowing of pace for many gardeners across the country there are still plenty of challenges in the garden! Here are some of the most common questions you've asked recently:
Tropical Zone Why aren't my passionfruit vines fruiting? This can be a problem with some of the tropical passionfruit cultivars, which are not self-fertile. Here's how to deal with it!: Passionfruit Fact Sheet Subtropical Zone Heavy rain and clay soils have left boggy ground for many gardeners to deal with. Before adding gypsum to your soil, here's how to be sure it will help!: Clay Soil Test Fact Sheet Temperate Zone What's eating my garden? Possums, rats and birds appear to be creating havoc in a number of viewers' gardens. They might not look great, but barrier methods are the only sure way to prevent animal damage. You can use netting, exclusion bags and plastic trunk barriers - even chicken wire domes: An Elegant Pest Control Solution Arid Zone A number of viewers seem to be moving to drier climates and aren't sure how to grow vegetables. Here's one simple, water-wise way to get started!: Roll Out the Barrels Fact Sheet Cool Zone Is it too late to prune roses? The best time to prune is in June or July, but in the coldest areas repeat-flowering roses can still be pruned as late as early August, so hop into it!: How to Prune Roses Fact Sheet And if you want some ideas of what to plant in the vegie patch, don't forget to visit The Vegie Guide or Download the App |