Gardening Tips for August
August Gardening Tips for Perth Gardens August means that we are just about done with the winter months, and now it’s all about getting ready for spring. There are plenty of tasks to keep you busy throughout August so that you’re prepared for the full showing of...
August Edible Garden Update
August Edible Garden Tips August signals the last month of winter and time to start preparing for spring planting. In the Perth climate already we are able to begin to plant a wider variety of fruits and vegetables – just beware that a few will need to be protected...
How to Improve Sandy Soil
Because most of Perth sits on ancient sand dunes, much of our soil is made up of sand, which is not ideal for gardens and lawns. First things first – you need to be realistic! A lush tropical oasis or an English cottage garden is possible with the right reticulation...
Lawn Mowing Tips and Tricks
So you’ve moved into a new place with an established lawn or you’ve just had one installed – now what? In Australia, we sometimes take it for granted that everyone has grown up with a lawn and knows how to mow but that’s not always true. If you’re one of those feeling...
July Gardening Tips
July Gardening Tips for Perth Gardens July sees us well and truly in the midst of the cooler months but that means it is also a great opportunity to tackles some of those jobs the hotter temperatures make difficult - or just plain uncomfortable. If you’re planning on...
July Edible Garden Update
Winter is upon us. While June is usually a transiting month, July definitely has a cooler temperature and we may not feel like getting out there to do any gardening. But if food production is as important to you as it is for us, put your gumboots on and get planting!...
Top Perth Gardening Tips
Growing a thriving garden in Perth comes with its own unique issues; we live in a hot and dry climate so it’s important to take care of gardens and lawns in the most appropriate way for our local environment. Starting your Perth Garden It all starts with the...
June Edible Garden Update
June is starting to get colder and it doesn’t really feel like the time to be doing much gardening. However, some veggies will grow nicely in Winter so don’t give it up completely! In this article we’ll give you a list of the fruit and veggies to plant in June in...
Gardening Tips for June
June Gardening Tips It is now the beginning of winter, and time to make sure your plants, gardens and lawn are ready for the colder temperatures on the horizon (even in Perth). Shrubs, Trees & Climbers Trim trees and shrubs to allow sunlight to reach plants and...
Top 10 Gardening Tools You Need at Home
Regardless of whether you have some help to maintain your lawn and gardens, or you handle it all yourself, there’s a few essential tools you should have at your place. Best Tools For Gardeners Garden Fork – useful for moving/turning over compost, checking for...