Garden Care & Problems
Once your garden is growing, regular care will help keep it healthy and productive. Learn how to water, feed and protect your plants, manage weeds and support your garden as the season progresses.
And when something doesn’t go according to plan, you’ll find practical help for common pests, diseases and growing problems — including ways to prevent them from becoming a problem in the first place.
CARE THROUGH THE SEASONS
Keep Your Garden Growing
A productive garden needs regular attention throughout the season. Find out what to do each month, how to feed your plants naturally and how to deal with common pests and diseases before they cause serious damage.
These guides will help you care for your garden as it changes through the year and keep your plants healthy, resilient and productive.
Garden Tasks
The jobs in a vegetable garden change with the seasons. Follow the year month by month to see which tasks matter most, from preparing beds and planting to watering, feeding, harvesting and protecting your crops.
Garden Tasks in January →
Garden Tasks in February →
Garden Tasks in March →
Garden Tasks in April →
Garden Tasks in May →
Garden Tasks in June →
Garden Tasks in July →
Garden Tasks in August →
Feed Your Garden
Healthy plants depend on healthy, well-fed soil. Learn how to use simple natural fertilisers and homemade plant feeds to supply your vegetables with the nutrients they need throughout the growing season.
Nettle Manure →
Natural Fertilisers From Plants →
Natural Fertilisers From Animals →
Natural Fertilisers From Humans →
Pests & Diseases
Pests and diseases are part of gardening, but catching problems early can make all the difference. Learn how to recognise common problems, prevent them where possible and deal with them using practical, garden-friendly methods.
Natural Aphid Control →
Common Pepper Pests →
Common Pepper Diseases →
Common Cucumber Diseases →