Gardening

A quality garden hose will make tending to the garden easy and hassle free. Not all hoses are the same; cheap, poor quality hoses are prone to kink, break and leak water whereas high quality options are durable, UV and abrasion resistant and built to last. Below is a review of the best hoses available and a garden hose buying guide to help you choose the right one for your garden. Here are the best hoses in Australia: 1. Hoselink … Read more

A sprinkler system is a convenient way to care for your lawn and garden while also saving time, energy and water. Sprinklers can help make sure your plants are carefully watered even when you’re busy or out of town. There are lots of garden and lawn sprinklers to choose from depending on your needs, and making sense of the options can be confusing. Check out the reviews and buyers guide below to help you find the best sprinkler for your … Read more

Newly laid lawns need to be kept moist and free from foot traffic until they are well established. Basic lawn care such as applying sufficient water and good fertiliser is essential in the beginning. Once your lawn has settled its roots, you can start mowing and shaping it to your liking.     How long before you can walk on it?  For turf, it will need to grow for two to three weeks before you can start walking on it. It … Read more

Black spot is a common fungal disease found on roses that causes the leaves to yellow, and then eventually fall off the plant completely. Black spot, which has a Latin name of Diplocarpon rosae, can cause the roses in your garden to look ugly, but unfortunately the effects of the disease run deeper than aesthetics. Over time, they can weaken the plant quite dramatically. When Is Black Spot Most Active? Black spot can occur at any time, but it loves … Read more

If you have worked hard growing some beautiful lemon trees for fresh, delicious citrus to use in your kitchen, you’re probably wondering when the best time to prune is. You don’t want to have spent all that time and effort nurturing strong, healthy citrus trees only to start removing the branches at the wrong time. To help you get the most yield from your lemon trees while also keeping them healthy and strong, here are some handy Q&A’s: Lemon Tree … Read more

If you have nurtured a garlic plant through the various climates in Australia that make it easy to grow fantastic garlic, you probably want to know the best time to harvest. Here are answers to some common questions around harvesting garlic in Australia. Hopefully you’re already feeling much more confident about your plant cultivation after reading our handy Q&A’s. Soon enough you’ll be growing and harvesting gorgeous food to use in delicious recipes for the family all year round. Related … Read more

Roses are a beautiful addition to any front garden, yard, or patio. However, if you want to get the most out of these gorgeous plants, you do have to put a small amount of effort in by pruning them correctly. Pruning roses is an effective way to help the plant stay healthy and to stimulate new growth. If you don’t know how to prune roses, follow these 4 tips:  Prune In Summer & Winter Wondering when to prune roses? You … Read more