Create gardens to always provide habitat for some critters, but what sort of critters would you like?
Do you want Indian miners or wrens? Bees?Lizards? Providing habitat for native fauna keeps their numbers up and creates refuges for species whose natural bush habitats are being depleted. How do you create a garden which attracts them? It is more than just planting a few indigenous shrubs – it is about water, shade, safety and more.
From securing pets to building ‘insect hotels’ – here are 7 ways to attract birds to your garden
Home gardens can provide vital habitat for Australian birds. But there’s more to it than just planting certain types of shrubs and flowering trees.…
Netting Fruit Trees
If you're a gardener looking to protect your ripening fruit or berries from birds and other hungry wildlife, netting fruit trees can be a real…
Managing Rats with IPM
“You dirty rat!” This phrase embodies the frustration many feel towards rats in the garden. These uninvited guests seem ever-present, scuttling along…
Wildflower gardens – What’s the buzz about?
In the quest for sustainable and environmentally conscious practices, gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers alike are turning to a time-tested…
Garden Journaling – Slow down to tune in.
As we move through the year and our gardens evolve, there's something magical about documenting the journey. Garden journaling is an art that enables…
The Importance of building soil health for a biodiverse, productive garden
Creating a thriving garden that not only sustains itself but also contributes to the broader ecosystem requires more than just sunlight and water.…
Cultivating Biodiversity: Wildflower Gardening
As we become increasingly aware of the importance of preserving our natural ecosystems, one simple and powerful way to make a positive impact is by…
Prevent Pests in Your Garden
If you can prevent pests in your garden you will save time, resources and money as well as helping your garden flourish. Effective pest control is…
Pesticides most harmful to bees
Pesticide use is one of the factors which may be affecting bee populations worldwide. Since much of our food production depends on pollination by…
VIDEO SNIPPET: Where have all the small birds gone?
Why are small birds on the decline? What can you do to attract them? This SGA Video Snippet takes a quick look at what factors contribute to a…
Christmas Beetles
Most of us would be familiar with the brightly coloured, glossy and sometimes iridescent Christmas beetles. We often see them dazed and confused,…
Controlling Mosquitoes Sustainably
Controlling mosquitoes sustainably in gardens is a challenge now that many parts of eastern Australia are experiencing such high rainfall.…
Indigenous plants for reducing insect decline
A steep drop in insect numbers since the 1970s has environmentalists very concerned. While we might not miss some species - mosquitoes and termites…
The Time is Now for Street Gardening
As our cities are densified, street gardening on nature strips and verges can make important contributions to biodiversity, beauty, increasing carbon…