When Spring comes, our focus is on reviving our lawns and garden beds. For many of us, this means mulching our gardens to give our plants much needed nutrients. But few people know that certain mulch brands can be dangerous for your pets. While mulch poses little threat to cats, dogs on the other hand
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All too often we focus on spring and summer as a time for planting. But did you know that you can also plant in winter? In Australia there is no set of rules when it comes to gardening. Our incredibly varied climate makes a garden possible all year round no matter if you live in
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When the weather reports call for freezing temperatures to come, we begin thinking of winter pyjamas, winter woollies, and household heating. But we don’t always think about the affect cold and freezing weather has on our plants. Today we are going to discuss what frost is, the dangers of frost to your garden, and how
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Our beloved indoor plants offer clean air, free of dust and toxins. They also create a calming, green atmosphere of wellbeing that livens up every home and space. But all too many of us fell we have bad luck with houseplants. Or, even worse, we have the dreaded “black thumb”! Does this sound familiar? You
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We all like our privacy. We want to enjoy the privacy of our backyards. If you have neighbours who might be too friendly or like to pry, we recommend putting up a beautiful hedge. Hedging plants, like the Backyard Bliss, are perfect to help protect your privacy while enhancing the beauty of your backyard. So
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Growing any kind of citrus tree in your backyard is incredibly rewarding. Not only do they look amazing, they also provide you with your own, homegrown fruit. In fact, having a lemon tree in the backyard was once part of the Australian dream. Now we have begun experimenting with limes, blood oranges and mandarins. But
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As the mornings are getting crisper and the days are getting longer, it’s time to start preparing your garden for Spring. And, most importantly, planning what you want to grow. Melbourne has a very specific climate which means some plants thrive better than others. Today we’ve put together a comprehensive list of vegetables, herbs and
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Fruiting plants not only provide you with delicious, seasonal fruits, they also look stunning in a garden. There is no better talking point than a beautiful mini grove of fruiting trees. And for those living in apartments, there are plenty of dwarf ranges that can fit your limited space, while still offering fruit. Before planting
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Now is the perfect time to begin planning and planting new plants and flowers in your garden. With Melbourne’s very specific climate there are some plants that will thrive better than others. Start by pruning and clearing out weeds and debris before planting. You will also need to replenish your soil with healthy doses of
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Herbs are one of the popular options for gardens. They are especially popular for apartments with little outdoor space. Not only do they look and smell wonderful, they are incredibly convenient for cooking! There are few things that can take your cooking to another level than always having fresh, seasonal herbs on hand. Today we
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