Autumn has come and gone, which means many trees have now shed their leaves. While the leaves on the ground can be a different look (and sometimes fun to jump on, if you see a particularly crunchy-looking one!), many may wish to scoop them into a garden bed or dispose of the dead leaves. Dried […]
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If you’re interested in getting started with gardening, you might also be wondering what type of tools you should purchase to help you with the process. While you can technically start your gardening journey with just some soil and a plant, gardening tools can help make the process simpler and quicker. There are lots of […]
Many people love the idea of having a veggie patch in their yard, but the idea of getting started can seem daunting. While some fruits, vegetables and seeds can be tricky to grow for the inexperienced gardener, there are many out there that are relatively simple. We’ve outlined some to get you started on your food-growing journey.
Whether it’s a few days up the coast or a few weeks overseas, it can be important to consider what will happen to your garden while you’re away on holiday. We have a couple of tips you can adopt to help ensure your garden is taken care of while you’re off relaxing on holiday!
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Now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the cold months ahead, but just what does that entail? We’ve got a few pointers below that can help you ensure your lawn is at its strongest and healthiest for winter and the months to follow.
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While you could choose to grow plants in pots, or add potting mix and manure to a section of ground, there are some plants that are able to handle poor soil for those who would rather get straight into gardening. We’ve listed four plants that can grow well in poor soil, to help get you started on your gardening journey.
In this article we take a look at three hypoallergenic flowers that bloom during the spring. Some of these plants need to be planted in other seasons, meaning it may be preparing for next spring before you’re enjoying their beautiful blooms.
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In this article, we take a look at a range of different cat-friendly plants, so you can relax, knowing even the most exploratory taste-testing kitty will be safe. Keep reading to learn a little bit about some non-toxic plants for cats!
Important Tips on Pruning Plants To keep your plants in shape, regular pruning is required whether your plants are grown inside or outside. Be careful though, over-pruning can be hazardous so it’s extremely important to know which plants to prune, when to prune and how. It is best to prune fruiting and flowering plants whilst […]
Proper treatment begins with the correct diagnosis. To the untrained eye, lawn diseases like dollar spots, brown patches, and Pythium may look the same. Indeed, these and other diseases may share a few features which makes it doubly difficult to ascertain the specific disease which plagues your lawn. The failure to correctly identify your lawn’s […]
Succulents are not only beautiful plants that give your lawn and garden a touch of colour and diversity, they are also nearly indestructible. They are the perfect plant life to have for those especially who may not have the proverbial ‘green thumb’ or those who don’t have the time needed for upkeep. So what […]
Georgios Antoniouhttps://www.jimsmowing.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Jims_Logo-300x231.pngGeorgios Antoniou2019-04-05 15:03:572020-02-11 02:38:59How to properly care for succulent plants
Many homeowners don’t get their gutters cleaned until there is a noticeable issue. Sadly, that is kind of like waiting to reduce your cholesterol until after you have had a heart attack. Gutters often go overlooked – with so many other things to address, and who likes to climb up ladders unless you have to […]
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How to use a leaf blower like a PRO
/in Articles, Gardening /by zeozAutumn has come and gone, which means many trees have now shed their leaves. While the leaves on the ground can be a different look (and sometimes fun to jump on, if you see a particularly crunchy-looking one!), many may wish to scoop them into a garden bed or dispose of the dead leaves. Dried […]
Top 10 Basic Gardening Tools for Beginners
/in Articles, Gardening /by zeozIf you’re interested in getting started with gardening, you might also be wondering what type of tools you should purchase to help you with the process. While you can technically start your gardening journey with just some soil and a plant, gardening tools can help make the process simpler and quicker. There are lots of […]
6 Easy to Grow Food-Producing Plants
/in Articles, Gardening /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamMany people love the idea of having a veggie patch in their yard, but the idea of getting started can seem daunting. While some fruits, vegetables and seeds can be tricky to grow for the inexperienced gardener, there are many out there that are relatively simple. We’ve outlined some to get you started on your food-growing journey.
How to look after your garden while you’re away
/in Articles, Gardening /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamWhether it’s a few days up the coast or a few weeks overseas, it can be important to consider what will happen to your garden while you’re away on holiday. We have a couple of tips you can adopt to help ensure your garden is taken care of while you’re off relaxing on holiday!
Preparing your Lawn for the Winter Months
/in Articles, Lawn Care /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamNow is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the cold months ahead, but just what does that entail? We’ve got a few pointers below that can help you ensure your lawn is at its strongest and healthiest for winter and the months to follow.
4 Plants That Can Grow In Poor Soil
/in Articles, Gardening /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamWhile you could choose to grow plants in pots, or add potting mix and manure to a section of ground, there are some plants that are able to handle poor soil for those who would rather get straight into gardening. We’ve listed four plants that can grow well in poor soil, to help get you started on your gardening journey.
Three Hypoallergenic Flowers That Bloom in Spring
/in Articles, Gardening /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamIn this article we take a look at three hypoallergenic flowers that bloom during the spring. Some of these plants need to be planted in other seasons, meaning it may be preparing for next spring before you’re enjoying their beautiful blooms.
Cat-Friendly Plants
/in Articles, Gardening /by Jim's Mowing Website TeamIn this article, we take a look at a range of different cat-friendly plants, so you can relax, knowing even the most exploratory taste-testing kitty will be safe. Keep reading to learn a little bit about some non-toxic plants for cats!
Tips on pruning plants
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouImportant Tips on Pruning Plants To keep your plants in shape, regular pruning is required whether your plants are grown inside or outside. Be careful though, over-pruning can be hazardous so it’s extremely important to know which plants to prune, when to prune and how. It is best to prune fruiting and flowering plants whilst […]
Identifying different lawn diseases
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouProper treatment begins with the correct diagnosis. To the untrained eye, lawn diseases like dollar spots, brown patches, and Pythium may look the same. Indeed, these and other diseases may share a few features which makes it doubly difficult to ascertain the specific disease which plagues your lawn. The failure to correctly identify your lawn’s […]
How to properly care for succulent plants
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouSucculents are not only beautiful plants that give your lawn and garden a touch of colour and diversity, they are also nearly indestructible. They are the perfect plant life to have for those especially who may not have the proverbial ‘green thumb’ or those who don’t have the time needed for upkeep. So what […]
How clean are your gutters?
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouMany homeowners don’t get their gutters cleaned until there is a noticeable issue. Sadly, that is kind of like waiting to reduce your cholesterol until after you have had a heart attack. Gutters often go overlooked – with so many other things to address, and who likes to climb up ladders unless you have to […]