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Why Days to Maturity is Such a Useful Figure for Gardeners
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 24 September 2020
Days to maturity is an important measurement shown on the packets of most seeds. What does it mean, and how can you use it to improve your gardening? This article explains all.
A Beginner's Guide to Thinning Seedlings: When, Why, and How
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 28 July 2020
Thinning seedlings is a step that fills many beginner gardeners with unease. It seems a destructive and wasteful thing to do, but it in many cases it's essential. This article explains when and why thinning is necessary, and also how to do it effectively.
5 Beneficial Ways to Use Grass Clippings after Mowing Your Lawn
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 9 October 2019
After mowing your lawn, you may see the resulting grass clipping as a nuisance to be disposed of. However, they are in fact a valuable resource that can be put to good use in your garden. This article explains how.
Why You Should Pick Many Types of Flowers and Vegetables Regularly
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 30 September 2019
It's a popular and proven gardening technique to pick many flowers, fruit, and vegetables regularly, prolonging their season and increasing productivity. This article explains how this method works and describes the benefits it brings.
Using Succession Planting to Improve Your Veggie Gardening Results
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 27 September 2019
The fine art of the veggie gardener is to keep a steady supply of produce maturing throughout the season, avoiding both gluts and barren spells as much as possible. Succession planting is a vital part of doing this, as this article explains.
Blanching Vegetables for a Better Flavour, Colour, and Texture
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 25 July 2019
Occasionally, the amount of sunlight a vegetable receives can be deliberately reduced, to change the way it grows. This process is known as blanching, and it's used more often than you might think, as this article explains.
How to Protect Plants from Frost
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.
Deadheading: The Simple Way to Get More from Your Flower Garden
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Veggie Growing in a Shady Garden
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Mulch and Mulching
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 4 January 2019
Mulching is a simple technique which provides excellent benefits for your garden. It creates better growing conditions for your plants, suppresses weeds and pests, and can even transform a poor soil texture.
A Beginner's Guide to Crop Rotation: How It Works and Why You Should Use It
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 30 May 2018
Crop rotation is all about keeping your soil as naturally fertile as possible, as well as reducing the problems of pests and disease. This article explains the benefits and offers a beginner's guide to getting started.
The Pros and Cons of a Raised Garden Bed
Author: Bill Date Posted: 28 September 2017
Raised garden beds have become extremely popular in recent years, and many gardeners are moving in this direction. There are many upsides to raised garden beds, but there are also some downsides that should be considered before making your final decision.
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5 Simple Tips for Successful Raised Bed Gardening
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.
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Mustard: More than Just a Spicy Condiment
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 19 April 2021
If you're keen on mustard's tangy flavour, it's easy to grow a wide range of varieties in your garden. This article explains all you need to know, whether you're growing mustard for its tasty leaves or fiery seeds.
Garden Tips- April 2021
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 1 April 2021
While your overall gardening activity might be slowing down as winter approaches, April is still an incredibly important month. The gardening hours you put in now will pay huge rewards over winter.
How to Sharpen Secateurs with a Tungsten Tool Sharpener
Date Posted: 31 March 2021
Sharpening secateurs, shears, knives, scissors, and many other gardening tools is straightforward using a specialised sharpener tool. And unlike using many mechanical blade grinders, there's no need to disassemble the secateurs first. Here's what to do.
Kale: Much More Than a Superfood Cliche
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 26 March 2021
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it.
Armyworms: Preventing and Controlling Their Damage
Author: The Seed Collection Pty Ltd Date Posted: 18 March 2021
Armyworms are a group of caterpillar species which can lay waste to a garden. Although they prefer to feed on grasses and grains, any leafy plant is at risk if there's a serious infestation. This article explains the damage these bugs can do.
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