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Creating A Kitchen Garden
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouIt doesn’t matter what kind of house and space you have, it’s possible for you to grow your own fresh and yummy produce. In creating a kitchen garden, you need to first figure out what kind of garden bed you’re dealing with. Is it an existing one, a raised one, or a no-dig one? The […]
Featuring Water Plants In Your Garden
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouIf you’re interested in having a water feature in your garden, you need to make sure that you plan for it well. It’s not just about its design and layout or the water plants you’re going to use; it’s also about the impact of such an addition to your property. For instance, it’s not advisable […]
How to Kill Off Blackberries
/in Articles, Gardening, Pest Control /by Georgios AntoniouBlackberries: the most notorious weed in Australia. If you have a blackberry problem in your lawn, backyard or garden, know that you’re not alone. The CRC for Australian Weed Management and the Commonwealth Department of the Environment and Heritage lists blackberries under the category of weeds of national significance. The damage caused by this type […]
Get to Know the Best Flowering Trees in Australia
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouFlowering trees offer a different kind of beauty to the exterior space of various properties; what’s even nicer about them is they often change hues over time. In Australia, there’s a diverse mix of flowering trees that homeowners can select from to improve the aesthetic appeal of their outdoor space, and among the best flowering […]
Basic Information On Soil, Mulch and Compost
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouYou can expect soil, mulch and compost to feature regularly in a gardener’s thoughts and conversations. You can expect to discuss them too if you’ve been fortunate enough to have sufficient lawn or yard space in your property. At the very least, learn the fundamentals so you can actively work toward a thriving garden whether […]
Pet Friendly Garden Design Ideas
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouCats and dogs are our most common household pets and these animals naturally want to be outside at least some of the time. Pet friendly garden design needs to include an area to the animals to enjoy but will not destroy your plants or landscaping. You’ll also need to make considerations for a toilet area, […]
5 Trees for Garden Shade
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouTrees are very important to your garden. They provide shelter from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. They help your property to stay warm during winter and cool during summer. And they also provide a canopy for all the small plants in your yard. Out of the many trees, which ones are ideal for shading? The best trees […]
Important Tips on Pruning Plants
/in Articles, Gardening, Hedging and Pruning /by Georgios AntoniouTo 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 they are not in bloom, […]
Fertilising Your Garden
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouAlthough fertilisers are a vital part of producing healthy plants they can also cause substantial environmental destruction and should be used cautiously. Applying unnecessary amounts of fertilisers can result in the movement of nutrients into waterways triggering algal blooms and other environmental complications. There are 2 key ways of fertilising your garden: 1) You can […]
A Guide to Pruning
/in Articles, Gardening, Hedging and Pruning /by Georgios AntoniouA Guide To Pruning New Zealand Native Plants Native New Zealand plants are delightful to have in your garden nevertheless they are not maintenance free. While the majority of New Zealand plants need less care than many exotic plants, they do profit greatly from some fertilizing, pruning and watering. Pruning promotes a healthy growth, extends the […]
Cleaning Your Gutters
/in Articles, Gutter Cleaning /by Georgios AntoniouIn the last 10 years Melbourne has had 7 major storms, 2 of which were referred to as freak storms and the remaining 5 severe storms resulting flash flooding, large hail, extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and even reports of tornadoes, all causing widespread damage. These events have not been isolated to just Victoria. Queensland, New […]
Crop Rotation for Growing Vegies
/in Articles, Gardening /by Georgios AntoniouSimple and Practical Crop Rotation Crop rotation is extremely beneficial for not only your crops, but also to aid in building and maintaining healthy soil, to minimise pests and diseases, reduce chemical use, and manage nutrient requirements – all which will maximise your harvest. The ideologies of crop rotation have been successfully used for thousands […]