I am also wondering what blocking-percentage my shade cloth should be for hot a Melbourne summer? Does 70% sound about right for the hottest weeks?

Thanks BK, I expected as much and will get some shade cloth that I can fasten and remove as necessary. Is drough shield any good for the summer?
Also as you…

HI BeatrixKiddo, I am in Melbourne!

I have just been reading about the incredible acidic quality of peat moss. Doesn't English Box prefer alkaline soils, and have I made a mistake in putting a layer of…

Hi all,
I'm just after some advice about keeping a row of English Box on a balcony healthy and strong. The plants are in self-watering pots about 20cm deep (minus 3cm…