Our Blog

This blog is a feed of all our recent gardening articles, tips, ideas, seasonal information, plant profiles, recipes and any other content we consider worth sharing with our customers.  Posts will be written by employees and customers as well as 'guest posts' by industry professionals and friends of the business.

Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!

 

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 19 July 2019

Most gardeners sow chilli seeds each year, and grow plants as annuals. However, in their natural setting, most chillies are perennials, returning year after year. This article explains how to keep your plants alive over winter.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 11 July 2019

A sudden frost can lay waste to your garden. Unless your climate is reliably frost-free, it pays to be prepared so that you can avoid the worst of the damage. This article explains why frost is dangerous for your plants, & what you can do to protect them.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 30 June 2019

If you've visited and high-end restaurants over the last few years you've likely eaten microgreens. These tiny herb and vegetable shoots pack a powerful punch but are hard to find in supermarkets. Luckily, they’re very east to grow at home, and this art

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 28 June 2019

Rust fungus infection is a common problem for home gardeners. Although it's very difficult to clear completely from a garden, it can be managed and controlled fairly effectively, as this article explains.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 24 June 2019

Possums love feasting on new growth and ripening fruit, the damage they cause during their nocturnal adventures can be enormous. However, it's possible to deter them using natural, harmless methods and this article explains how.

Author: By The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 18 June 2019

A garden can have soil ranging from heavy clay to coarse sand, and this structure has an impact on almost everything you do. This article explains the different soil types you might encounter, how to identify them, and how to improve them.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 31 May 2019

Stem cuttings are an inexpensive and efficient way of producing new plants from your garden. Although many gardening guides treat taking cuttings as an advanced technique, it's actually very straightforward. This article tells you what you need to know.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 29 May 2019

Many gardeners consider soil pH an advanced topic, but you don't need a chemistry degree to enjoy the benefits of a balanced pH. This article explains what pH is, why it matters, and how to work with it in your garden.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 21 May 2019

Gardening in containers offers many advantages over open soil. However, container plants are more sensitive to your watering routine, & it's easy to give them too much or too little. This article explains what you need to know to keep your plants happy.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 17 May 2019

A technique known as deadheading can give your flowers a second lease of life, extending the blooming season and keeping your garden looking neater for longer. This article explains how it's done.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 1 May 2019

Raised beds offer many great advantages to a gardener. However, building them is a major project, and it’s important to plan carefully. This article gives five straightforward tips for raised beds success.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 26 April 2019

It's rare for a garden to bask in full sun all day long, thanks to shadows cast by trees, walls, or buildings. But that doesn't mean you can't grow anything edible. With a little planning, you can still enjoy useful veggie produce even in the shade.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 22 April 2019

Tidying up fallen leaves shouldn't be seen as autumnal annoyance; leaves are full of goodness and can be used in your garden to improve next year's growing success. This article gives four options for putting this all-natural harvest to productive work.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 16 April 2019

Containers can add a lot of structure and interest to a garden. However, a trip to any garden centre will confirm that attractive containers don't come cheap. Instead, why not make use of some unusual items you might already have lying around?

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 30 March 2019

If your plants' leaves are pale and yellow rather than a healthy, vibrant green, does this mean your crop is a failure, good only for the compost heap? Not necessarily. It depends mainly on what caused the problem, as this article explains.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 26 March 2019

The larvae of cabbage moths can lay waste to your carefully cultivated brassicas in a few short days. This article explains how to protect your patch against these voracious pests.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 21 March 2019

While there are many commercial pesticides and other products available to control an aphid infestation, there's plenty that a gardener can do without resorting to chemicals. This article gives valuable real-world tips on preventing aphid infestations.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 18 March 2019

With especially hot, dry summers seeming to arrive ever more often, water conservation is an increasingly urgent issue. Gardeners can be at the forefront of this effort, both by minimising water use and by planting drought-tolerant species.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 1 March 2019

This hardy plant is easy to grow and makes a beneficial addition to a vegetable garden. If you haven't tried growing calendula, consider giving this plant a chance to earn a spot in your garden.

Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd   Date Posted: 1 March 2019

Human hands have guided the development of nearly all modern food crops, using a process called artificial selection. This article explains how artificial selection works, and how it has influenced the contents of today's gardens and farms.