Pruning – the one job many of us shy away from in the garden. But, like it or not, it has to be done. And done properly. Plants and hedges that are pruned regularly and correctly are not only beautiful. They can also provide very effective borders and boundary lines, landscape features and even […]
‘The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence… ‘ Our parents have shaken their heads and recited that cliche since before we can remember, but maybe, just maybe, that isn’t true in your case. Unless, of course, your neighbor is also taking excellent care of his lawn… When it comes […]
“Let’s have a barbecue!” – how much more Aussie could you get?! As summer gets seriously underway, it seems like every evening is filled with the smells of steaks, sausages and onion cooking on the barbie! Friends, family, and neighbors gather together to drink and eat, and generally have a good time outside on […]
Eco-friendly; clean and green; environmentally responsible; planet care; carbon footprint; organic living… Over the last few years, these phrases have become part of our every-day vocab. Why is there so much emphasis on sustainable gardening these days? And how should we go about caring for our own little patch of green? We all want […]
Laying turf is a great way to create that instant, lush, beautifully green lawn you’ve always dreamed of. One minute your yard is brown soil, the next it’s grass. And there’s no doubt about it: it looks, feels and is great! However, as we know, grass is a living plant just like every other thing […]
A beautiful lawn without a clearly defined edge is like a stunning ball gown with a ragged hem! It looks lovely to a point, but it’s not finished. Neat and tidy edges to your lawn provide that visual clarity that every garden needs. They create a definite division between grass and ornamental planting and […]
We hear the words ‘clean and green’ a lot these days. There is a lot of political talk about pollution and making our world a safer place for our children. But, did you know that simply planting and maintaining a lawn around your home could help make your patch of the planet a cleaner and […]
There’s no doubt about it, cutting the lawn is rewarding. Not only is it great to get out into the fresh air and do a little unintentional exercise, but the finished results are well worth it too. There’s just one little problem you’re faced with (or, depending on the size of your yard, it might […]
Warm days; bird songs, bees and flowers; the hum of lawnmowers – yes it’s that time of year again and everyone is out in the garden. And with the warmer weather, the grass is flourishing too – thick and fast it grows at last…!! The burning question is, how often should I mow my lawn? […]
Congratulations! Your new lawn is exactly what you envisaged – lush, thick and beautifully soft under your feet. The challenge now is, how do you maintain that perfect carpet of green? Obviously, fertiliser is going to play an important part, but where to start…? We’re all familiar with that old saying ‘prevention is better than […]
