WA has some of the worst soils in the world. Sandy, dry, devoid of nutrients - it's a wonder we can grow anything at all.
But living in a virtual desert shouldn't stop you boosting your home's sustainability by growing your own food. All you need is to give your garden a bit of TLC, and your veggies will be ready for harvest before you know it.
"Contrary to what you may think, it's actually really easy to produce a productive, healthy and sustainable garden, using a lot less water," said green guru Chris Ferreira.
As part of his Great Sustainable Home Challenge, in which he will transform his 1950s Hamilton Hill house into a bastion of green living, Chris enlisted the help of horticulturalist Peter Coppin to sort out the soil.
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