Straight answers for Australian gardens

    A practical, evidence-aware guide to lawns, plants, pests and edible gardens — written for Australian seasons, Australian grass types and Australian water rules.

    A healthy green Australian backyard lawn bordered by a timber fence in soft morning light

    What are you trying to fix?

    Brown patches, bare spots, grass type ID
    Identify pests by the damage they leave
    A practical diagnosis walkthrough
    How often, how deep, what the rules say
    Timing beats everything — start here
    The renter-friendly balcony guide
    This month — September, subtropical Australia

    What to Plant Now in Subtropical Australia

    A month-by-month calendar so you plant at the right time for your climate, not a generic Northern Hemisphere schedule.

    Read the calendar

    A raised timber vegetable bed with broccoli, cauliflower and lettuce in a sunny Queensland backyard

    Why GardenFactGuide

    Evidence-aware
    We flag what’s confirmed versus what’s still being checked, article by article.
    Australia-specific
    Australian seasons, grass types, native pests and local water restrictions — not repackaged US advice.
    Practical first
    Every guide is built to answer “what do I actually do”, not just “what happened”.

    Coming soon

    Tools & Gear
    Curated recommendations, in progress
    Downloadable Guides
    Printable checklists, in progress