Garden Tips
Gardening in Tasmania is different to the rest of Australia. We plant to a unique planting cycle and some things thrive here in a way that is rare elsewhere. Our local expertise developed over 40 years means that we can help you make the most of your garden all year round.
Bring your gardening questions in store and talk to one of our friendly gardening experts and let us help you cultivate the garden of your dreams.
ABC: Gardening Talkback
Listen to the latest episodes of Gardening Talkback with Mel Bush and Greg Kerin Latest episode 17 May 2025: Past episodes 3 May 2025: How to prepare your garden for frost8 March 2025: How to be good to your gladiola8 February 2025: Switch off your twitch11 January 2025: Peach pruning problems14 December 2024: Harvesting garlic23…
Skippy Proof Plant of the Month: May
Phygelius Hardy, unpalatable to wildlife & pollinator friendly. Throw anything at this fast-growing evergreen perennial, wallabies included, and it won’t blink an eye. Phygelius flowers in summer through to autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Phygelius will tolerate moderate frosts. If you don’t get frosts, prune hard after flowering in…
May Jobs
Composting, pickling, and what to plant now. It’s time to say goodbye to summer produce and clean up garden beds. If you haven’t already, it’s time bid farewell to your withering summer crops. Compost zucchini, pumpkin and cucumber leaves. If you still have green tomatoes on the vine, pull them out (roots and all) and…
Pesky autumn problems
Yellow leaves, powdery mildew and drooping plants? It’s a good time to feed and nourish the garden. Your plants are tuckered out after a big summer-long party. We recommend giving them a big warm hug (in the form of food and micronutrients) before tucking them into bed for a nice long sleep. Fertilisers for hungry…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Tick off some those items on mum’s wishlist. Find the perfect gift for her this Mother’s Day. We’ve curated a selection of mum-approved gifts to spoil the person in your life who truly deserves it. For mums who don’t want anything 1. Cyclamen: It’s a small gift with a big statement that lasts throughout the…
Maple Care Guide
How do you grow a maple? Forest bathing gives us a clue. Shinrin-yoku, or the art of bathing in the sounds and stillness of a forest, paints a pretty good picture of how to grow Japanese maples. Often given a finicky reputation, maples are an easy-to-grow and rewarding plant that can be grown in just…