Gardening Guides


Great, you have decided to plant a garden. But where do you start? There is so much information out there and sometimes you need to hunt on multiple sources for the info you need. We aim to answer all of your common questions such as when to plant, where to sow and how to tend to your plants to make them thrive. 

Click on the below guides to get the info you need.

Companion Planting

It is much more than just making your garden look good. Many plants thrive better when planted together with the right companion plant. Find out which ones here.

Composting

There is an art to getting the perfect mix, but once you have it mastered you will be feeding your plants a healthy, nutrient rich compound in no time. 

Crop rotation

Vegetables benefit from fresh soil, but rather than trucking in new stuff each season, just follow our guide on how to make the most of your soils and keep your plants healthy and disease free

Monthly tasks in the Tasmanian garden

We know that sounds like work, but by following our guide you will keep on top of the important things to ensure you don't miss out on doing the important jobs at the right time.

Mulch

There are many benefits to mulching, check them out here and find out the best ones to use in your various gardens.

Plant spacing guide

How much room does each plant need to thrive? Find out the correct spacing for common vegetable plants here.

Preparing seedlings for planting

If you have ever had seedlings die after transplanting into your garden beds, this page will give you some great tips to keep them healthy and settle in.

Small space vegetable gardening

Only have a small courtyard or patio to grow vegetables in? Its time to think outside the box. Check out this guide to inspire you

Succession planting

You may have heard of this, but why is it so important. Using the same garden bed year after year for the same crops is a recipe for disaster

Vegetable plant families

Different plants fall into different families but you may be surprised that potatoes and tomatoes are related. As such they have similar needs. Find out which vegetable is related to which to help maximise your garden output.

Vegetable planting calendar

This handy guide is great not just for those that are starting out. Find out when to plant each crop in Tasmania to ensure you don't miss the correct seasons.