MAKE SOME GARDENING RESOLUTIONS

While you’re making New Year’s resolutions for yourself, why don’t you make some for your garden, too? Here are a few suggestions:

Resolve to grow something from seed for the flower or vegie garden

Sharpen your secateurs (right) and place them near the door so you use them every time you go outside

Attract pollinators by planting yellow- and blue-flowering plants

Re-pot anything that’s been in a container for more than five years

Visit some inspiring open gardens close to home, or plan a trip to see some further afield

Give the kids a vegie plot of their own to grow a few edibles

Plant more drought-tolerant natives Aim to spend at least 15 minutes working in the garden every day

Pot up a few herbs (below) and place them close to the kitchen

Start an open compost bin (see page 37) for kitchen waste

Keep your garden plans simple for the best chance of success!