The Garden Guru - Fact Sheets

Citrus Scab Disease - Here's a typical citrus disease that's easy to control once you know how

Plants for Summer Colour - Check out these wonderful new plants that are guaranteed to brighten up your outdoor living area this summer

Fabulous New Releases - Easy care new releases that look fantastic

Maples - Maple Trees do surprising well on the north coast of NSW. Here are some varieties worth looking out for.

Weed Watch - Ochna - Let's get in and put a stop to this nasty suburban weed

Air Layering - Here's a fun and simple way to propagate some of your favourite plants

Perfect Patio/Balcony Plants - Check out the details of the makeover we did for the office balcony at Prime News Lismore

Propagating Hippeastrums by 'Cuttage' - An easy and fun way to turn a handful of your favourite hippeastrum bulbs into hundreds

May Bush for Spring - An old favourite that's still the best white flowering shrub around

Garden Clubs and Spring Gardens - Learn how to create a beautiful spring garden bursting with blooms

New Plants on the Scene - Come take a peek at some of the terrific new plant varieties you could find at your local garden centre

New Spring Daisies - Come and discover these new varieties of daisies for yourself.

Super Spuds - Experience the true joy of growing your own spuds at home. It's easy!

Bush Kangaroo Paws - A fabulous range of colourful and compact kangaroo paws that thrive in east coast conditions

Ornamental Grasses - Tough, low maintenance plants that always look good. There are plenty of ways you can use them too.

Kids in the Garden - Here are just a few ideas on how to get your kids out into the garden.

Iboza - Musk Bush - A fast growing fragrant bush that puts on a terrific show of flowers in winter

Nagami Cumquats - They may be small, but they can produce huge crops. They really are the perfect little citrus for small spaces.

Winter Propagation - Find out how easy it is to propagate some of your favourite plants from hardwood cuttings

Proteas and Leucodendrons - Hardy, easy care plants that produce spectacular blooms that are ideal for cutting.

Zygocactus - So tough yet so incredibly beautiful, they are the perfect potted plant to brighten up a deck or patio.

Reusing Plastic Bottles - Don't keep throwing those plastic bottles away. There are a heap of practical ways you can reuse them in the garden.

Lazy Weed Control - Discover how to sort out those menacing weeds once and for all without the back pain and blisters.

Sasanqua Camellias - Looking for a hardy, versitile plant that will give you loads of blooms for very lttle effort?

Sooty Mould Solution - Find out what causes that ugly black sooty mould on your plants. To help you control this harmful disease, there's an easy recipe for a safe homemade spray as well .

Growing Carrots - It's easy to do once you know these few simple tips for success

African Violets - Discover the secrets to making yours bloom

Wollemi Pine - Learn to grow your own living fossil

Ants in Your Plants - Wondering what those ants are doing to your pot plants?

Search for Australia's Best Backyard Gardening Tips - Got a great idea to share? Your tips could be immortalised in a new book release from Phil Dudman

Tibouchinas - They offer shade, privacy and a burst of colour and they're the perfect size for an average backyard.

Ixora Prince of Orange - A stunning summer bloomer for tropical and subtropical gardens.

Summertime Rose Care - Get your rose bushes in shape for a terrific show of autumn blooms. Here's how.

Zanzibar Gem - Looking for an indoor plant that is almost indestructible? Well look no further because here it is.

Fauna Friendly Backyard - Here are some simple ways to make your garden a friendlier place for our native wildlife.

Crepe Myrtles - They provide shade, privacy and masses of colour in summer. Find out more about these wonderful trees – ideal for the average backyard.

Cassia Fistula - One of the world's most beautiful flowering trees.

Lawn Revival - Here are a few tips to help you get your lawn looking good for summer.

Home Made Worm Farm - Find out how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own worm farm at home.

Disease Watch - Powdery Mildew - Here are some safe homemade remedies to help you in the battles against this damaging disease.

Bougainvilleas - Bougainvilleas are hardy climbers that are perfect for adding a splash of colour in your garden. Here are some tips to help you get the best from these flamboyant beauties.

Remarkable Flowering Trees - Check out some of these magnificent flowering trees in bloom in November.

Growing Gardenias - Gardenia's never go out of style. Here are some tips to help you grow the very best.

‘Small Talk' Anthuriums - Looking for something fresh and colourful to decorate indoors or on a patio? Then check out some of these spectacular new Anthuriums

Citrus Rescue - Here are some handy ways to control common citrus pests without spraying chemicals.

No Dig Gardening - Save your back! Try this easy way to create a beautiful garden without any digging.

Neptune Petunia - Flower of the Year 2005 - If you're looking for something to brighten up your garden this spring, then
make sure you check this one out.

Mini Vegies - If you thought your garden was too small for growing vegies, then check out some of these new compact varieties. There's are terrific soil mix here too for growing them in pots.

Waterwise Planting Tips - Here are a couple of simple ways you can save precious water and still give your plants the moisture they need.

Spring Into Action - Here's a few ideas to help you spring into gardening action this season.

What's Looking Good at your Nursery - Looking for something to brighten up your garden right now? Well let me show you a few plants that'll give you a head start this spring.

Spring Citrus Care - Check out this list of must do jobs for spring citrus care. You'll be rewarded with a healthy tree and a bounty of fruit.

Growing Beetroot - They're highly nutritious and very easy to grow. Come and see how!

Spring Veggie Head Start - It's still a bit early to plant certain varieties of vegetables in the ground, but here's a few great tips if you want to get a head start!

Grevilleas - The birds love them - and winter/spring is the best time to shop for Grevilleas. Check out these new varieties!

Coriander Pesto - If you've got too much coriander in the garden, don't waste it! Try this recipe for a mouth-watering pesto that can be stored in your freezer.

Kalanchoe 'Calandiva' - Looking for something to brighten up your home and garden this winter. Be sure to check out these new release Kalanchoes!

Winter Pruning - Feeling the need for a little pruning therapy? Find out what needs a chop in winter.

Taking Hardwood Cuttings - Making new plants for your garden is easy and very cost effective with hardwood cuttings

Potted Salad Gardens - Discover how easy and rewarding it is to grow your own salad greens in pots. There's a terrific recipe for a magic soil mix too!

Frangipani Winter Cleanup - If you love your frangipanis, here's a few jobs you can do in winter to help keep them in tip-top condition

Orange Trumpet Creeper - A welcome addition to the winter garden if you've got a sturdy support!

New Release Lomandras - Lomandras are well known for their versatility and hardiness. Check out some of these new and attractive compact varieties

Pruning Rose Bushes - A simple step by step approach that takes the mystery out of this most feared of garden jobs

Planting Bare Rooted Roses - How to get them off to a good start.

Gordonia "The Fried Egg Plant" - One of the best trees you'll find for a small backyard.

Strelitzia "Bird of Paradise" - A handsome, hardy performer in the garden that will provide you with an endless supply of cut flowers!

Cyclamen for Mother's Day - Everything you need to know to keep your cyclamen blooming right through the cooler months

Hardy Landscaping Plants - A selection of tough yet stylish landscaping plants used by local councils that will also look great in your garden

Bonsai - A brief look at this ancient art form and where you can find a bonsai group in your area

New Fashion Canna Lilies - Check out these hot new tropical plants guaranteed to make a bold statement in your garden

Growing Lavender Successfully in a Warm Climate - Everything you need to know for growing the most heavenly Lavender in a warm and humid climate.

Autumn Easter Weekend Tasks - Some great gardening ideas to keep you busy over the autumn Easter weekend.

Growing Australian Paper Daisies - How to create a colourful display of Australian paper daisies.

Plants for Growing on Steep Banks - Give that messy bank a face-lift with some of these hardy creepers and ground covers.

Controlling Aphids - Put a quick stop to these hungry sap-suckers with one of these low toxic remedies!

Chinese Star Jasmine - Discover the versatility of this hardy, fragrant climber.

Mandevilla and Dipladenia - Hardy, colouful and full of possibilities!

Growing Basil - Tips for growing and enjoying one of Australia's favourite herbs.

Gardeners Xmas Gifts - Stuck for Xmas gift ideas? Try one of these low cost potted gardens.

Preparing your Garden for Holidays - Rest easy on your next holiday knowing your beautiful garden will survive.

Propagating Succulents - Find out how easy it is to increase your collection of these hardy, attractive plants.

Great Plants for Poolside Gardens - Trouble free landscaping plants that won't clog up your filter

Improving Clay Soils - Is your heavy, clay soil getting you down? Turn it into something you'll fall in love with!