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Gardening after deluges of rain can be hard but worth it for our mental health. Recent weather events have lead to our home gardens being inundated with large amounts of water. Unfortunately our productive gardens may not be exactly ready for plantings and other established plants are rotting in the ground. Here are some quick tips for gardening after the rain.
Read MoreConifers are everyone’s first choice when it comes Christmas trees but if you want a different type of Christmas tree here’s a few hints.
Read MoreCreating a water-wise garden involves choosing the right plants, caring for the soil, and watering effectively. Healthy soil is essential for proper hydration, and deep watering promotes robust plant roots.
Read MoreFungus gnats, those pesky flying insects hovering around indoor plants, pose a threat to plant health in humid Australian climates. A blend of prevention and management keeps these pests at bay, preserving a healthy indoor garden.
Read MoreDiscover the unparalleled satisfaction of tending to your lawn. Dive into the myriad of positive attributes lawns bring to your garden landscape, from recreational spaces to mental well-being. Explore sustainable practices to enhance these benefits while minimizing environmental impacts.
Read MoreI find garden design concepts like ‘Mediterranean Garden’ hard to give actual plants for as it’s a concept, a feeling especially in Ipswich’s ever changing climate and soils. No matter what your garden design is it should be a complete sensory experience and practical for YOU. Here are my tips for creating a ‘Mediterranean Garden’ in Ipswich
Read MoreBuying open pollinated, no chemical treatment, bio dynamic seeds is ‘the best option’ for starting your thriving vegetable garden. We have chosen Eden Seeds as they are a great Australian company with an ethos we align with. They stock both Organic and no chemical treatment, Bio dynamic seeds and we try to stock a good range of both.
Read MoreSharing my vegetable gardening experiences with you so hopefully you don't make the same mistakes as me.
Read MoreMoon Planting Calendars can help unlock the secrets of the lunar cycles with easy-to-follow directions on the right time to plant, when to fertilise, when to cultivate, when to harvest and when is best to time preserve fruit.
Read MoreBest Practices for having a Potted Garden
Read MoreTransform your patchy lawn into a lush green paradise with these expert lawn care tips. Learn how to aerate, use soil wetting agents, fertilize, and control weeds organically. Say goodbye to unwanted invaders and welcome a healthy, vibrant lawn just in time for Christmas. Get ready for backyard cricket and envy-inducing lawns with our comprehensive lawn care guide.
Read MoreI know the current trend is growing fruit and vegetables from scraps. I would never recommend growing anything from scraps or seeds from fruit and vegetables you buy from the shops. .
Read MoreWhy attracting some insects to your garden is beneficial for the whole garden's success.
Read MoreSometimes gardening can be really annoying… who has been cursing all this humidity? Do you some of your plants look a little wilted, yellowing off, die back, dropping dead, getting rust, inundated with caterpillars, snails, slugs, grubs in lawns……. The list goes on
Read MoreSo Christmas is at your place this year and your garden isn’t up to Aunt Dee’s standards?
Don’t worry it’s never too late to start! Here’s my Quick Guide to Getting your Garden Party Ready!
Read More“An economic threshold is the insect's population level or extent of crop damage at which the value of the crop destroyed exceeds the cost of controlling the pest” Which basically means it would cost me more to deal with the problem than it would to replace the plant.
Read MoreWe need trees. We need green urban jungles not concrete ones.
Let’s change the conversation
Read MoreHow do you improve any soil? Getting your soil right makes plants more robust and less prone to disease and insect attack, helps them develop better roots and helps the soil retain moisture for longer.
So to Improve Soil my mantra is ORGANIC MATTER, ORGANIC MATTER, ORGANIC MATTER.
Read MoreDiscover a list of plants that thrive in spots with winter shade and hot afternoon sun in summer. From border plants to those exceeding 1m, find suitable options and care tips in this gardening guide.
Read MoreWhen moving to a new house that has lawn, established trees and garden beds - what is the best way to take stock and come up with a plan for what you want to do with a new space when you know nothing about it’s current conditions?
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