Can we convert USDA zones to Australian climatic zones of tropical, subtropical, temperate, arid and cool/alpine regions? That’s a common question many gardeners ask when referencing plant information from the other side on the world. Even though the two are quite different measurements based on […]
Month: August 2023
Why You Should Never Mulch Pea Plants with Pea Straw!
Mulching the garden is great way to protect the soil and keep it healthy. A good layer of mulch around 5-10cm (2-4″) thick on top of the soil surface prevents evaporation of soil moisture, saving water, and also keeps plant roots cool in summer. It […]
August Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Tropical Climate Australia
It’s August, the weather is dry and sunny in Darwin, but the end of winter draws near. Days begin to grow noticeably longer and the change of season isn’t too far away. This month is the time to sow the first summer vegetable seeds. Towards […]
August Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Subtropical Climate Australia
It’s August, the weather is still cold and windy, but the end of winter draws near. Days begin to grow noticeably longer, and the change of season isn’t too far away. The weather in Brisbane is mild, with the possibility of frosts and occasional storms, […]
August Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Arid Climate Australia
It’s August, the weather is still cold in many areas and moderately windy, but the end of winter draws near. Days begin to grow noticeably longer and the change of season isn’t too far away. This month is the last chance to complete the pruning […]
August Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Cool & Alpine Climate Australia
It’s August, the weather is still cold and windy, but the end of winter draws near. Days begin to grow noticeably longer and the change of season isn’t too far away. The weather in Hobart is slightly warmer than in the previous month but moderately […]
Using Live Catch Traps for Humane Rat and Mouse Control
Live catch rat and mouse cage traps are humane, non-lethal devices that are used to capture pest rodent. They are designed to trap the animals without harming them, so that any non-pest native rodents that are captured can be relocated or released back into the […]
August Vegetable and Herb Gardening Calendar for Temperate Climate Australia
It’s August, the weather is still cold and windy, but the end of winter draws near. Days begin to grow noticeably longer and the change of season isn’t too far away. The weather in Melbourne and Perth is slightly warmer than in the previous month. […]