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Garden care takes time and patience. From dealing with tricky weeds to tackling plant diseases, our expert guides are here to help your garden look its best.

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Potting Mix

Not All Potting Mixes Are Created Equal

When it comes to potting mix, the old saying “you get what you pay for” is very true. A poor-quality mix can become compacted and slump, provide poor drainage and even impede plant growth - which is...

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Growing Beautiful Roses at Home

The Experts Guide to Growing Beautiful Roses at Home

Ever walked past a public garden and noticed how beautiful their rose arrangements looked? Or have you ever glanced over...

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Why we need bees and pollinators in the garden

Why We Need Bees and Pollinators in the Garden

A plant’s fruit or vegetable is vital to seed production and is an essential component in creating future generations...

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Healthy soil = healthy plants

Growing your own delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables starts from the ground up. Improve your soil and you‘ll be...

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What to do in your garden in September

Garden bed

How to Make A Garden Bed

Creating a beautiful outdoor space is one of the privileges of having your own home, where you can literally put down...

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The easiest flowers and vegetables for beginner gardeners

Easiest Flowers and Vegetables to Plant for Beginner Gardeners

Beautiful weather and lots of sun are usually enough to entice most of us outside, even in the middle of winter...

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Indoor plants

Health benefits of indoor plants

After being in the wilderness for the past few decades, indoor plants are back in vogue as indoor décor and more of us...

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Spring lawn care

Spring Lawn Care Guide

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Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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Dry proofing your garden

We’ve uncovered the simplest ways you can dry proof your yard to ensure it remains looking fresh and healthy.

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Fertilising Fruit & Citrus Trees

Citrus and fuit trees use nutrients they take up from the soil through their roots to grow, flower, and fruit. Over the...

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Fertiliser Guide

TYPE FREQUENCY METHOD PROS CONS 1. Organic based composts & soil improvers 4-6 times a year 1. Spread a layer of soil...

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