Author Archives: Nicholas Jones

What a busy little tree—it comes in a multitude of sizes, shapes and colours to tickle our fancy. Article compliments of IOTA Garden Pots
Raise your hand:  How many of us know that the Australian national colours come from the national tree? That tree is, of course, is known as the Wattle.  From our horticulturist friend, we learned that these trees were called Wattles as "they were believed to have been used by the early Australian [...]

Bulldog garden forks are the best on the market. These handmade garden forks are created using a single piece forging method rather than a welding process, which means they are super strong and super tough.
Bulldog forks are created in the same forge that has been building them for years by dedicated craftsmen who take pride in their work. The Wigan Forge is Britain’s oldest operational forge and has been producing the strongest and best quality [...]

Bulldog Tools has been making high quality gardening tools since 1780.
Their gardening spades and gardening forks are made in the UK by a set of dedicated and loyal employees, many of which have been with the company for a quarter of a century. In fact, Bulldog is the only tool manufacturer that still makes garden tools in the UK.
Their Wigan forge is where they hand-make their high quality forged metal tools for gardeners and farmers.
In [...]

Generations of Britons have relied on the strength and durability of Bulldog tools.
These handmade gardening tools are still created in much of the same way that they were in the old days, but with modern advancements that make them tougher than ever.
Bulldog forks and spades are truly built to last and are exceptionally strong. Farmers and gardeners all over the world have come to expect durability and long lasting strength in all of their forged [...]

Bulldog makes some the highest quality and longest lasting garden spades available on the market today.
Garden spades from Bulldog are produced by hand by the skilled craftsmen of the Wigan Forge, which is Britain’s oldest operational forge.
Little has changed in the way these forged metal garden spades have been made over the last hundred years. They were super strong in the old days and they are super strong today!
The secret to Bulldog tool’s legendary strength [...]

Gardeners who are serious about caring for their plants rely heavily on their tools. This is especially true when it comes to a good pair of pruning shears.
A high quality and great working pair of pruning shears are worth their weight in gold. If you are a truly serious gardener or if you make a living as a horticulturalist, then you understand the importance of high quality garden shears and odds are you have got [...]

There is a newcomer onto the world of professional grade high quality pruners for serious gardeners. Actually, Leyat pruners aren’t exactly new; they have been made for almost a century in Switzerland. They are new to the Australian region however and they appear to be taking the scene by storm. Now these specific pruners, loppers and hand saws are available on GardenWare and are ready to win your heart.
So what makes Leyat secateurs so different? [...]

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How to Grow Capsicums, Hot Chillies and Sweet Chillies

Capsicums, chillies and sweet chillies are all from the nightshade Solanaceae family and all require similar growing conditions.  There are so many different varieties– red capsicums, black capsicums, jalapeno peppers, etc.  It is a great idea to grow multiple varieties to be able to try each kind. Each kind of capsicum has a flavour unique to another kind.
Steps on How to Grow Capsicums in your Garden
1. Capsicum [...]

How to Grow Carrots
Carrots are relatively easy to grow and highly recommended for the beginner gardener and a great way for getting kids involved. They are rich in essential nutrients, mainly in Vitamin A which is needed for good eye sight, just ask Bugs Bunny.
Steps on How to Grow Carrots in your Garden
1. Prepare the soil where you will be planting. Note that carrot seeds should be planted at least two weeks before the last [...]