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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 May

Top Plant & Garden Trends from Melb Flower Show

6 Melbourne Flower Show 2023 Plant & Garden Trends To Try At Home

Take inspiration from the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show, where the biggest names in garden design compete...

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Essential Guide to Growing Citrus

The Essential Guide to Citrus (Downloadable)

Growing your own juicy citrus doesn't have to be a dream! From trustworthy Eureka Lemons to Aussie Native Finger Limes...

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10 Cut Flower Garden Ideas

Flowers picked fresh from the garden bring vibrancy and life into the home! A cut flower garden not only looks beautiful...

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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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