Site Planning

Wind does most of the damage on a coastal or exposed block and salt finishes the job. How to read your site, build shelter that actually works, improve sandy soil, and pick crops that cope.

Not every yard gets six hours of sun. Here is which vegetables and herbs cope with part shade in Australia, and how to make the most of the light you have.

A raised bed, a grid of 30 cm squares and a plant count per square: the square foot method suits small Australian yards well, with a few local tweaks.

Most backyards hold several microclimates, from a warm sunny wall to a cold frost pocket. Here is how to read yours and plant to suit each spot.

Raised garden beds can make growing easier, but they are not for everyone. Here is the honest case, the trade-offs, and how to build one well.