Whether you're growing a tasty crop of vegetables or vibrant flowers, your gardening activities will suck nutrients from the soil. As a result, you need to find the right type of fertiliser for your activities. As one of the most important garden supplies you'll purchase, it's vital that you understand how to choose a fertiliser. Look for nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium In most cases, your garden will need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to grow.

Footage from the recent bushfires that tore across the eastern seaboard may be horrifying to watch, but witnessing the scorched landscapes left behind by even small bushfires can be even more devastating. But land that has recently been scoured by bushfires isn't just unsightly to look at; with no living plants, tree roots or vegetation left behind to bind the burned soil together, areas of scorched earth can quickly fall victim to soil erosion, especially during wet weather.