Starting Fresh: Plants to Kick Off the New Gardening Year
Many things change when the New Year rolls around. It is the time for self-improvement and discovery — at least for the first few weeks. Every year brings an opportunity to plant seeds of personal growth, as well as the distractions to make us forget to water them. We...
Summer Gardening Care: Help Your Garden Through the Heat
Extremely high temperatures are a reality during summers in Australia, and it isn’t just people who face the risk of dehydration. Your garden’s plants are especially vulnerable during this time and you can lose all the hard work you did back in spring in a day if you...
Why Are Garden Clean Ups Important Before the Temperature Changes?
Garden Clean Ups – worth the work! The garden does more than add aesthetic value to a home; it provides homeowners with a place where they can relax and enjoy nature. Studies have shown that plants have a calming effect on people, especially if they are suffering from...
Edging: Giving That Extra EDGE Every Garden Needs
Garden edging - add that extra edge. Edging is a great way to create order and clean lines within your garden design; not just that, but in itself edging can become a feature in your garden by shaping your garden beds - you can even choose a colour which compliments...
Companion Planting Guide
Many gardeners are discovering that by using companion planting they can discourage garden pests with the additional benefit of not harming helpful insects such as bees and ladybugs. Through their odours or root secretions some herbs and flowers are able to deter...
Perth Gardening Tips for September
Spring is here! September is the beginning of spring here in Perth and the perfect time to get ready for the warmer days ahead. It’s a great time to plant pretty much anything and undertake an outdoor spring clean. There’s lots to do in the garden but don’t get...
September Edible Garden Update
September is a busy month in the garden. Time to plant glorious summer salad ingredients and fruits as well as lovely herbs to flavour dishes and add another dimension to summer drinks. See our list of what to plant this month below, September Planting Planting...
Spring Lawn Repair Tips
Spring is an important time for your lawn. It’s preparing to move into its growing phase and the harsh conditions of summer so it’s the time to give it a boost and a helping hand. Now you shouldn’t wait for a date on the calendar; as a general rule, when the nights...
6 Amazing Health Benefits of Gardening
Gardening ensures our children have a lovely environment to play in, we have a relaxing place to entertain friends and family, and/or a supply of home-grown fruits, herbs and vegetables. But did you know that regular participation in gardening offers some amazing...
Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds or garden boxes are ideal for growing small plots of flowers, fruits and vegetables. The benefits are meany - both for your plants and your body. Easy to use Raised garden beds keeps pathway weeds away from your garden soil, prevents...