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Giving your garden a trim – and how not to overdo it

The constant “clipping” of growth has no value in creating a healthy plant; it has the opposite effect, says Malcolm Griffiths
The constant “clipping” of growth has no value in creating a healthy plant; it has the opposite effect, says Malcolm Griffiths
  • Jul 07, 2025 7:59 AM
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Variety is the spice of life

Beauty and interest are found in many ways, from architectural appearance of the bark, to flower shape and longevity
Beauty and interest are found in many ways, from architectural appearance of the bark, to flower shape and longevity
  • Jun 02, 2025 7:59 AM
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May is a good time to review the upcoming growing season

Control excess growth, weed control and the likelihood of pest and disease problems, writes Malcolm Griffiths
Control excess growth, weed control and the likelihood of pest and disease problems, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • May 12, 2025 7:59 AM
General

It’s the month to prepare for a blooming summer

April is a good time to review the state of the garden while developing a plan of action, Malcolm Griffiths says
April is a good time to review the state of the garden while developing a plan of action, Malcolm Griffiths says
  • Apr 07, 2025 7:59 AM
General

A month for maintenance of your plants and garden

As there is little activity growth-wise in February, it is a good time to take an audit of the property for the coming year
As there is little activity growth-wise in February, it is a good time to take an audit of the property for the coming year
  • Feb 24, 2025 7:59 AM
General

Encounters of an unwanted kind

Cleanliness throughout the year is a major factor in good husbandry and a more visually attractive garden, writes Malcolm Griffiths
Cleanliness throughout the year is a major factor in good husbandry and a more visually attractive garden, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Jan 06, 2025 7:59 AM
General

The gifts that keep on giving

Malcolm Griffiths suggests some Christmas gifts for the keen gardener
Malcolm Griffiths suggests some Christmas gifts for the keen gardener
  • Dec 13, 2024 7:59 AM
General

A time of reflection

November is a good time to take stock of your garden
November is a good time to take stock of your garden
  • Nov 04, 2024 7:59 AM
General

The morphing of the seasons

October is the time for pruning and planting
October is the time for pruning and planting
  • Oct 07, 2024 7:59 AM
General

The vagaries of summer’s climate

In the height of summer, heavy rains can cause unexpected problems if not monitored properly, writes Malcolm Griffiths
In the height of summer, heavy rains can cause unexpected problems if not monitored properly, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Aug 12, 2024 7:58 AM
Community

The garden gone wild

Malcolm Griffiths writes that many plants can be used in a wild garden, especially those of an endemic or native species
Malcolm Griffiths writes that many plants can be used in a wild garden, especially those of an endemic or native species
  • Apr 01, 2024 8:00 AM
Community

Rooting for success

Malcolm Griffiths discusses the many methods of plant propagation
Malcolm Griffiths discusses the many methods of plant propagation
  • Mar 04, 2024 7:59 AM
Community

The kindest cut of all for a better garden

Pruning controls potential growth, encourages new growth while developing shape and integrity
Pruning controls potential growth, encourages new growth while developing shape and integrity
  • Feb 05, 2024 7:58 AM
Community

The Garden as an Outside Room

The “garden” is an extension of the house therefore using it as such makes sense, especially from April through to October
The “garden” is an extension of the house therefore using it as such makes sense, especially from April through to October
  • Jan 22, 2024 7:58 AM
Community

Santa’s sleigh of garden goodies

Function over beauty is a clear-cut approach when looking for Christmas presents, writes Malcolm Griffiths
Function over beauty is a clear-cut approach when looking for Christmas presents, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Dec 18, 2023 7:59 AM
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Autumn is a good time to review garden progress

A change of season demands an examination of successes and failures in the garden, writes Malcolm Griffiths
A change of season demands an examination of successes and failures in the garden, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Oct 23, 2023 7:59 AM
Community

A beautiful garden requires constant work

A garden can be frustrating and costly when little thought has gone into the design concept, writes Malcolm Griffiths
A garden can be frustrating and costly when little thought has gone into the design concept, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Sep 23, 2023 7:56 AM
Home & Away

Helping your garden survive August

During the summer months, irrigate your garden heavily, if possible twice a week, to encourage roots to chase the water and retain their growth habit
During the summer months, irrigate your garden heavily, if possible twice a week, to encourage roots to chase the water and retain their growth habit
  • Aug 23, 2023 7:59 AM
Community

A hedge against invasion

Hedges are ideal for keeping out unwanted objects and are also great protection from wind and salt spray
Hedges are ideal for keeping out unwanted objects and are also great protection from wind and salt spray
  • Jul 26, 2023 7:59 AM
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Maintaining a garden is an everyday operation

Starting off with a workable plan and a detailed understanding of the end product should save you financially in the long run, writes Malcolm Griffiths
Starting off with a workable plan and a detailed understanding of the end product should save you financially in the long run, writes Malcolm Griffiths
  • Jun 21, 2023 7:59 AM
Community

How to grow a lawn that improves its surroundings

Lawns are the dominant feature in backyards as they usually cover a larger area than flower beds
Lawns are the dominant feature in backyards as they usually cover a larger area than flower beds
  • May 22, 2023 7:58 AM
Community

Creating a garden that has appeal all through the year

For year-round appeal think trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous, annuals, cacti and succulents, palms, ground covers and bulbs
For year-round appeal think trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous, annuals, cacti and succulents, palms, ground covers and bulbs
  • Apr 24, 2023 7:45 AM
Community

Planning a garden with visual impact

There is lots to consider when planning a garden with maximum visual impact
There is lots to consider when planning a garden with maximum visual impact
  • Mar 29, 2023 6:27 AM
Community

A day in the life of a seed

February is a month when little if anything good happens in the garden — cool temperatures, shorter days and windy conditions tend to create problems
February is a month when little if anything good happens in the garden — cool temperatures, shorter days and windy conditions tend to create problems
  • Feb 13, 2023 7:58 AM
Community

An audit in and around the garden

January is a good time to clean gardening tools and equipment and assess landscape areas and garden beds
January is a good time to clean gardening tools and equipment and assess landscape areas and garden beds
  • Jan 16, 2023 8:00 AM
Lifestyle

Gardening: Christmas cheer throughout the year

Yes, it is that time of the year again, which brings the repeat question - what to buy. In fact, it is not really a difficult decision when one thinks of the lo...
Yes, it is that time of the year again, which brings the rep...
  • Dec 21, 2022 7:46 AM
Community

Why plant selection is important

The adage “measure twice and cut once” is an important piece of advice that should be considered when making plant selection for any area of the garden. First ...
The adage “measure twice and cut once” is an important piece...
  • Nov 14, 2022 8:00 AM
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