Sustainable Garden Furniture
Even if we live in an apartment, most of us have some sort of garden furniture – even if it is just one chair. Traditionally made out of wood, tables…
Beat the Heat – with a DIY Sunshade
Many parts of Australia get scorchingly hot over summer. As I write this, it is 36C outside and our garden is shimmering in the late afternoon heat.…
Gardening for Biodiversity – from Bush Gardens to Gardening the Bush
An inspiring talk was given by Dr. Charles Meredith at SGA's Annual General Meeting recently. He is a highly respected ecologist with extensive…
7 Ideas for Designing and Landscaping a Backyard Naturescape Playground
The concepts of sustainability and providing a better future for our younger generations are intertwined with physical and mental health. We can…
Lawn Alternatives
Escape the mundane uniformity of an artificial vegetative mat and enjoy some of the visual and aromatic delights the natural world has on offer! Less…
Green Manure
If you have a bit of space in your garden, growing green manures or cover crops is a great way to improve soil fertility and add organic matter to…
We Need to Talk about Concrete
Did you know that the environmental impacts of concrete are out of control and that the carbon dioxide produced from the production of concrete are a…
Sustainability of Horizontal Garden Surfaces
In order to walk around your garden, or to have open spaces for table and chairs, you might be seeking to install a surface that is firm, attractive…
Protecting Plants in Hot Weather
As our climate warms and the frequency of very hot days increases, the risk of plants being damaged increases too. It’s good to start thinking about…