Winter gardening is a thing. Although many plants are resting, spring bulbs, winter-flowering natives and flowering hedges are growing actively. Keep these watered and fertilised for peak performance. For those providing for your own, and looking to grow some vegetables, don’t let the cooler weather put you off! There’s quite a list that are ripe for the […]
Local plants are species that would naturally occur where you live so, in this case, they’ve adapted to suit local Southwest conditions. They’re also called ‘indigenous plants’. Local Southwest plants have a huge range of benefits: Low maintenance Drought tolerant Require minimal watering = conserves our water supplies Don’t need fertilisers or pesticides Provide habitat, […]
Outdoor furniture, & garden ideas for great outdoor living. Add some life & style to your garden with a range of outdoor features & well-placed timber structures. In summer, autumn, winter or spring, stylish outdoor spaces make entertaining & relaxing a simple past time. Great for house entrances, courtyard, patio, along pathways, pools, just about […]
When real estate professionals talk about a “major feature” that increases value & attracts buyers (when it’s that time) it may be worth lending an ear. One such area at your place is the outdoor entertainment area. These are a leading factor in the sale of a property and, with a professional well finished outdoor […]
Autumn starts to bring some cooler weather and is moving swiftly towards the cold winter months. How is our winter garden different from the warmer months? It’s one thing for us as we dig out our jumpers and jackets, but what should we be digging out in the garden and what about the lawn? In […]
Almost everybody loves trees! We all want them to live long and prosper. Pruning trees, shrubs, and flowers can help to keep those trees and shrubs in a good shape and form and also make them live longer. A well-pruned tree does not only appease the eyes of the onlookers but also benefits the tree […]
Proper reticulation system design. Designing your own effective reticulation system is no mean feat and for that reason, many shops that sell reticulation products also offer a service for designing complete systems! That said, it pays to be armed with a bit of prior knowledge whether you’re going to attack it yourself, or give it to […]
Generally, garden edging is done to discourage those small animals from accessing your landscape and isolate those pesky lawn grasses from your lawn. However, today, the concept of edging has been used to beautify the garden and add aesthetics to the outdoor. A little bit of smart innovation can give an entirely amazing outlook to […]
As Aussie homeowners with any size lawn or garden, we usually worry about our bit of turf or plants not getting enough water needed for survival throughout the hotter months. This case can even become worse in the summer when the rain dries up and the soil gets dry. During periods like this when the […]
A newly turfed yard can improve the entire outlook, add great value to your home, and actually lower the temperature around your house! If you are considering installing a new lawn the most important aspect is soil preparation. Sadly, this is generally one of the most ignored processes as some homeowners feel they can grow […]
