Take the irritation…
Rental Properties and Small Spaces as Productive Oases
As population and cities grow, houses on traditional quarter acre blocks are becoming more expensive and you may only have the option of renting or…
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…
Dedication to Productivity and Recycling
The first in SGA's series of Sustainable Open Gardens and Tours, Zofia's garden in Mt. Waverley, is an examplar of productivity and aesthetics with…
Growing in the shade
Can you produce edibles growing in the shade? Of course you can, even when the fruit trees create a lot of shade. Karen Sutherland has used every…
Companion Planting in a Small Productive Urban Garden
Companion planting in a small productive urban garden of fruit and vegetables makes it possible to avoid using pesticides. Just plant densely with a…
Green Roofs
Green roofs are rooftops equipped to grow gardens. This innovative infrastructure offers an excellent prospect for inner city gardening. Like any…
Upcycled Containers for the Garden
If you like avoiding waste, being practical and saving money, then upcycling is for you. With a little imagination and a keen eye you can make…
Garden Edging from Recycled Material
Not all of us have half a metre of topsoil in our backyards – unfortunately. So to get a decent depth for plants, especially veggies, to grow, we are…
