Compost is an all-natural fertilizer that you can make using your organic household waste. Highly nutritious for your plants, it can lead to bigger yields and better taste. Making your own compost has the added benefit of reducing the volume of your household waste as well, since most organic waste can be transformed into […]
Down To Earth | Interview with a Gardener – Anne Roffey
Through the process of observation and learning Anne’s garden has evolved over the last 19 years. She loves the serenity her garden gives her and that it has become a haven for wildlife. First of all how would you describe your garden? I live in Brisbane in a subtropical climate, which can be fairly dry […]
Different Types of Crop Covers – Extending The Cropping Season
Covering your crops can help increase the yield, produce healthier crops and even extend the cropping season. There are different types of crop covers that you can use and each one is ideal for a specific season/temperature. Let’s take a look at these crop covers! Crop covers made of solid plastic They are ideal for […]
Down To Earth | Interview with a Gardener – Matt Neville
Through the process of creating his suburban oasis Matt Neville discovered an interest in gardening – so much so that he developed garden withdrawals while living in a big city! Here is Matt’s garden story. First of all how would you describe your garden? We live on a suburban block in Brisbane and it’s our […]
Down To Earth | Interview with a Gardener – Kerry Battersby
Kerry Battersby from Laidley, Queensland has created her patch of paradise in a relatively short amount of time. Her garden also played an important part in her recovery from lymphatic cancer. Here is Kerry’s garden story. First of all how would you describe your garden? (What do you grow? What is your climate like? ) […]
How to Clean Your Secateurs
Now, I’ll admit that I’m terrible at keeping my secateurs clean. When my horticultural teacher asked us to bring in two pairs of secateurs to class, I was a bit embarrassed as my secateurs were looking neglected. I was grateful to pick up some tips on cleaning my secateurs. I know it is important to […]
Down to Earth | Interview with a Gardener – Trudi Staeheli
Trudi Staeheli has a gorgeous garden oasis located in the Currumbin Valley. She also shares some of her garden experience in the form of a beautifully written diary entry. First of all how would you describe your garden? My garden is a “plants woman’s” garden, as I like diversity. Leans towards the cottage garden. It […]
Some Tips to Help You Acheive a Dream Lawn
Dream Lawn or Nightmare? Like many aspects of a garden, a little bit of maintenance goes a long way. In Autumn, some important jobs you can to do for your lawn is scarifying and aerating. If done correctly, your lawn will be ready to produce healthy new growth by the time spring arrives the following […]
Which Haws Watering Can is right for you?
Which Haws Watering Can is Right for You? I have lots of customers inquire about what type of Haws Watering Can they should get. Well, this depends on a few things. Some questions that you need to ask yourself are: What plants will you be watering with the can? If you are using the can […]
Good Bugs are Garden Super Heroes
Last year I went to the Gympie Garden Expo where Jerry Coleby – Williams spoke about ’21st Cottage Gardening’. One tip that I received from this interesting presentation was the importance of creating an environment that will attract the ‘good’ bugs. What are good bugs? Good bugs are your super hero friends in the garden. […]
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