Melissa King’s Bulb Planting Guide
Nothing says Spring quite like drifts of flowering Daffodils or big bold Tulips and what would Summer and Autumn be without vibrant Lilies, Gladiolus and Dahlias? Flowering bulbs bring splashes of...
Advice & Inspiration
Advice & inspiration
How to Care for your Lawn in Winter, Summer, Autumn & Spring
Your lawn, just like many of your garden plants, behaves and grows differently across each of the four seasons...
Monthly Planting Calendar (downloadable)
Growing your own vegetables and fruits is rewarding, but it takes quite a bit of experience and know-how to do it...
Top 10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow at Home
The ‘grow your own’ trend continues unabated. It’s easy to produce your own nutritious and flavoursome fruit and...
What to do in your garden in December
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Garden Smarter, Not Harder with Melissa King
Follow Melissa King’s Top 6 Tips for having healthy plants and a bumper crop in the veggie patch! 1. Healthy Soil =...
The Essential Guide To Indoor Plants
Indoor plants bring life to our indoor areas. Not only do they add a bit of nature that is sometimes lacking in our...
Summer lawn care – lawn tips for healthy grass
Australian summers are filled with endless hours of fun. From slip and slides on the lawn to entertaining friends with...
Printable Nature Journal For Kids
Get the kids outside and excited with a nature journal! Nature journaling is a great way to connect with the outdoors...
DIY Christmas Succulent Wreath
Check out our guide to creating a succulent wreath to find out how you can include a special touch of nature in your...
Companion Planting Chart for Fruit & Citrus Trees
Have you heard of underplanting? It's a form of companion planting that does wonders for your fruiting plants. Depending...
The Best Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants
Are you a proud plant and pet parent? Did you know that not all indoor plants are safe for our four legged, furry...
Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad Recipe
If you have fresh mint in your herb garden, or are lucky enough to have watermelon growing at home - then this is the...
5 Must Have Herbs For Your Aussie Seafood Feast
From barramundi to prawns, scallops, mussels, Moreton Bay Bugs and freshly shucked oysters, a seafood lunch in Australia...
Grow Your Own Cactus In A Can
Turn your tinnies into a can planter for your cactus. It's a sustainable, fun and easy DIY activity - plus you can use...
Our 5 Favourite Australian Native Herbs
When we think of our favourite herbs, we rarely think about our very own Australian Natives. Indigenous Australians have...
Gardenia FAQs by Melissa King
Gardenias can be a little fussy, but they're worth the effort for their fragrant blooms and glossy green foliage. Better...