Pruning & Maintenance

urban permaculture

When to Prune Feijoa Trees to Reduce Size and Maximise Fruit Crops

As a Kiwi living in Perth, Feijoas (also called pineapple guavas here in Australia) are a must-grow in my garden! One of the easiest fruit trees to grow in a home garden, but many gardeners get confused about when to prune feijoa trees. Prune too hard at the wrong time, and you...
how to stop grass

How to Stop Grass Growing in Garden Beds — The Natural Way

Grass is one of the biggest challenges when turning a backyard into a productive food forest. Instead of constantly fighting it, I’ve developed a simple strategy to stop grass growing and gradually transform the lawn into thriving garden spaces. If you’ve ever felt like you’re...

How to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants – Two Simple Steps

Easy Steps to Overwinter Chilli Pepper Plants Easy steps on how to overwinter your chilli and capsicum plants to have mature plants and bigger harvests for next season. If you have grown chillies, peppers or capsicums over the summer months, you may be able to overwinter them...