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Start a Productive Vegetable Garden from Seed Indoors

Growing vegetables from seed indoors gives Australian gardeners a head start, especially when outdoor conditions are still too cold, wet or unpredictable. A…

Selecting Evergreen Trees For Windbreaks In Australian Gardens

A well-planned windbreak can make a garden warmer, quieter and easier to manage. Evergreen trees hold their foliage through winter, slow prevailing winds and…

Video Poker Variance by Game for Australian Players

Video poker can look like a simple choice between familiar machines, yet each variant can produce a very different playing experience. The paytable, winning…

Pruning Roses for Winter Dormancy the Aussie Way

Winter pruning feels different depending on whether you are working a border in Hobart or coaxing blooms through a mild coastal Queensland winter. While many…

How to Budget for Casino Night Without Losing Control

A casino-themed evening can be an entertaining way to bring friends together, whether you are hosting a private event in Melbourne, planning a community…

How to Overwinter Tender Perennials in an Australian Cold Frame

Australians often think of cold frames as European or North American tools, yet they are remarkably useful in southern Australia where winter frosts damage…

Spotting Garden Pests in San Diego's Mountain Communities

Gardeners working at elevation quickly learn that the cooler air, frost pockets, and rocky soils of the San Diego County mountains create their own pest…

Building a raised bed for better drainage

A raised garden bed can solve several common growing problems at once. Lifting the root zone above compacted ground improves water movement, warms the soil…

Caring for citrus through cold mountain winters

Citrus trees can thrive in mountain gardens, yet winter brings a different set of priorities from those used in warm coastal districts. Frost, cold winds,…

What to plant in shady spots under pines

The ground beneath pine trees can look invitingly cool, yet it is one of the more demanding places to establish a garden. Dense roots compete for water and…