South Australia experienced four days of over 40 degrees Celcius and it took its toll on people and their gardens. Jon Lamb and Deb Tribe invite tips from good gardeners on how they ensured that their plants survived the big heat. Jon gives the results of his citrus gall wasp survey.

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"We're seeing local variations of the ocean temperatures as the El Niño event that we saw over summer breaks down", said Independent Climatologist, Darren Ray.

Ocean temperatures keep the SA rain away in May

"Many people buy potting mix...put their plants in, and then nothing happens", says citrus expert, Ian Tolley.

Soil and watering the key to potted citrus success

It's easy to have the best of intentions for your home garden, but if you get distracted by all the pretty flowers, you may be overlooking what works best on your property.

Don't get dazzled by pretty flowers, choose what works in your home garden

Horticultural Supervisor at Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens, Mark Oborn says, "One of my favourites is the Pin Oak".

The best trees to bring autumn colour to your home garden

If independent climatologist, Darren Ray is correct South Australian home gardeners can expect ideal vegetable growing conditions to continue throughout autumn.

Surviving the big heat

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