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A change of season demands an examination of successes and failures in the garden, writes Malcolm Griffiths

A garden can be frustrating and costly when little thought has gone into the design concept, writes Malcolm Griffiths

During the summer months, irrigate your garden heavily, if possible twice a week, to encourage roots to chase the water and retain their growth habit

Hedges are ideal for keeping out unwanted objects and are also great protection from wind and salt spray

Starting off with a workable plan and a detailed understanding of the end product should save you financially in the long run, writes Malcolm Griffiths

Lawns are the dominant feature in backyards as they usually cover a larger area than flower beds

For year-round appeal think trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous, annuals, cacti and succulents, palms, ground covers and bulbs

There is lots to consider when planning a garden with maximum visual impact

February is a month when little if anything good happens in the garden — cool temperatures, shorter days and windy conditions tend to create problems

January is a good time to clean gardening tools and equipment and assess landscape areas and garden beds