Tillers are perfect for starting new garden beds or reviving old ones
Choose the right pruning tools to trim plants to a healthy size and keep the garden in top form
Jecca Blake had a bare exterior wall she wanted to green up. For a formal look she made a trellis and trained climbers over it. To make the trellis Jecca used stainless steel wire rope. ‘As ...
Watch as garden expert Adam Woodhams explains how to make four unique planters
Handyman’s Lee Dashiell had an old metal magazine rack collecting dust. ‘It had a nice shape so I turned it into a planter. I applied a primer then sprayed it with two coats of metal paint to ...
Grow climbers over a custom-made lattice of bamboo attached to a timber box and use it as a leafy screen. Add shade or privacy to a deck by building a bamboo trellis designed for climbers. It’s ...
A hanging basket is an easy way to add instant appeal and seasonal colour to an exterior wall, enlivening the area. Many nurseries sell pre-planted hanging baskets but it’s easy to make one using ...
Give birds, lizards and other small animals a place to call home by creating a wildlife retreat where they can forage and live safely. This great idea works in gardens large or small, and the ...
Teach the kids about growing and cooking at the same time by creating a potted kitchen garden. For hassle-free sowing, use Mr Fothergill’s Seed Mats Easy Sow. The pre-sown paper mats are 8cm in ...
Raising plants from seed is always a winner with kids and growing food to eat just doubles the fun. Grow a lunchbox favourite like cherry tomatoes in newspaper tubes, and in a few weeks you’ll ...
Gardening is one of the best activities you can encourage in your kids. It gets them into the fresh air and working with their hands while learning about plants and nature. Children can start ...
Turn droppings into organic fertiliser for a healthy garden
Sand then oil timber handles and sharpen blades to get garden equipment in prime form
5 facts about pollination that will blow your mind
Blower-vacs and leaf blowers are great tools to have around the home from spring-cleaning time to the closing stages of winter
Everything you need to know before purchasing a lawn trimmer
Handyman stylist Gema Beneitez created a rustic flowering display using plastic pots and new plants. To turn pots into antique-look planters all you need is a few days and several types of paint. ...
Plants are often left in the pots they came home in but those plastic containers don’t do much for outdoor aesthetics and nursery sizes are only to be used for a limited period. When a plant ...
The key to growing healthy plants is well-drained soil, so drill holes in the base to customise containers for planting. For the best plant growth and health, the growing medium needs to supply a ...
Collect fallen autumn leaves then pile them up, wet and forget to make a free soil improver
We show you how to build a raised garden bed and link it to a backyard pond to grow vegies using recycled water.
We show you how to create a fairy garden in a pot.
We show you how to select and use wheelbarrows and trolleys for around the home and garden.
Easy to follow advice on how to promote growth by pruning your trees and shrubs
Creating a garden that requires little maintenance is easy when you select drought-resistant plants
Green up a shady spot by creating a stylised shape using moss, wire mesh and landscape fabric, planting the centre with a shade-loving species. Collect moss from the garden, levering it up with a ...
Create a planter basket to hang from the eaves of your home adding additional greenery
