How Often Should You Clean Your Gutters?
Out of sight, out of mind… it’s easy to forget about cleaning your gutters until a major downpour arrives. But if you’re waiting for a sign from above to tell you to clean your gutters, you could be risking a hefty repair bill. So, get into the habit of cleaning your gutters at the right time, with […]
How to Create a Winter-Ready Outdoor Space
There’s nothing more quintessentially Australian than a BBQ on a Sunday arvo, with the whole family, on a brand-new timber deck. But the benefits of building a deck go far beyond a few perfectly cooked lamb chops under the beating Aussie sun. Get it Covered Winter-ready outdoor entertaining step one—create some cover. In most parts of […]
It’s Autumn; Why are There so Many Weeds in My Garden?!
We all know that spring and summer bring about heaps of garden growth. But the growing seasons are over… so why are weeds taking over my garden now, during the colder weather? Well, there’s a pretty logical explanation. What are Weeds? Unless you live in a really arid climate, you’ve probably come across a weed or two […]
Autumn Lawn Care Tips
In Australia, summer is over, so it’s time to start preparing your lawn for the colder months of the year. Remember, the better you prepare your lawn during autumn, the healthier it will be throughout winter and into spring. With that said, here are some of our expert autumn lawn care tips, for a happy, healthy lawn. Weed As […]
Homemade White Oil Recipe for Plant Pest Control
Even the most tenured gardeners sometimes find aphids on their rose bushes, scale on their citrus, and pests on their perennials. But luckily, it’s easy to get rid of these little sap-suckers with the help of a few household ingredients. Keep reading to learn more about white oil, its uses, and how to easily make your own […]
Plants: Annual, Perennial, and Biennial… What’s the Difference?
You’re picking out the perfect plant for your garden at your local nursery. You flip over a tag attached to a potted plant, and you see the word PERENNIAL. Huh? What’s a perennial? You flip over a tag on another plant, and this time it says ANNUAL. Okay, now you’re really confused… what’s the difference? Put simply, the terms annual and perennial refer to […]
Garden Pest Profile: Aphids
When you step out into your garden, do you see curled, misshapen leaves? Or do you see yellowing foliage, covered in patches of sticky goo? If the answer is yes, you should look a little closer—you might have an aphid infestation! But never fear, our garden pest profile is here. Keep reading to learn all you […]
Tips for Using Plants in Interior Design
Plants have been a popular choice for the interior design-savvy for decades, and the craze certainly isn’t slowing down. These days, it’s almost uncommon to see a well-designed space without a range of indoor plants to match. So, to keep your house on-trend, here are a few tips for using plants in your interior design. Consider Your Goal […]
How to Hand Pollinate Cucumber Plants
So, your trellis is covered in cucumber vines with big, beautiful leaves, and striking yellow flowers but no cucumbers… huh? Despite the popular saying, nature doesn’t always find a way… so if your cucumber flowers are going unpollinated, it might be time to give nature a helping hand. How Pollination Works in Cucumbers Cucumber plants are self-pollinating… so […]
Garden Pest Profile: Whiteflies
Closely related to aphids, whiteflies are—you guessed it—small white flies that congregate on plants in the garden. They might seem harmless at first, flying away sporadically as foliage is disturbed by the wind. But in reality, these little white pests are anything but. About Whiteflies Whiteflies love warmer weather, so if you’ve got a lush garden in […]
