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The Power of Gardening Condiments - Fertilisers, Tonics & Soil Improvers

The Power of Gardening Condiments - Fertilisers, Tonics & Soil Improvers

Every thriving garden relies on a few quiet helpers in the background. Fertilisers, garden tonics and soil improvers act like gardening condiments, lifting colour, boosting growth and keeping plants strong when the weather turns tough. When you know how these...

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Caring for Your Plants Over the Summer Holidays

Caring for Your Plants Over the Summer Holidays

Australia’s summer holidays are a time for festive celebrations and well-deserved getaways, but the scorching heat and dry conditions can pose significant challenges for your beloved plants. From intense sunlight to unpredictable heatwaves, plant care in Australian summer requires extra...

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Best Dwarf Apricot Trees Varieties

Best Dwarf Apricot Trees Varieties

If you love fresh fruit but have little space in your garden or balcony, then dwarf apricot trees are for you. There are a number of dwarf apricot tree varieties that can be potted, adding colour, fresh apricots and some...

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Pruning Roses in Summer

Pruning Roses in Summer

Roses are considered the symbol of love as they emit a radiant elegance and beauty. If your garden is in need of a beautiful splash of colour, roses will always be the recommended flower as there are a variety of...

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What You Need to Know About Nitrogen Deficiency in Plants 

What You Need to Know About Nitrogen Deficiency in Plants 

What is nitrogen? Nitrogen is a colourless and odourless gas that can be found in all living things, including plants. In plants, Nitrogen is found within enzymes also known as chlorophyll, and is actively involved in how a plant metabolises...

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Colourful Foliage Plants For Your Garden

Colourful Foliage Plants For Your Garden

We all love a splash of colour in the garden. While we tend to think of flowers as the main means of achieving this, they actually have some stiff competition in the colour stakes - foliage can be just as...

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Tools For Planting Bulbs

Tools For Planting Bulbs

Flowering bulbs are a fantastic addition to garden beds, in drifts under trees, and grouped in pots or containers. Their spectacular blooms are unbeatable for form and colour, and many are delightfully fragrant. Whether you’re leaving your bulbs to naturalise...

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Are Homegrown Vegetables More Nutritious?

Are Homegrown Vegetables More Nutritious?

It’s no secret that homegrown veggies just taste better than store-bought. Whether you’re trying out a few salad greens or a committed urban farmer, nothing beats biting into homegrown produce. The question is, are there any nutritional benefits to growing...

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Best Lettuce to Plant in Summer

Best Lettuce to Plant in Summer

With its soaring temperatures and long days, summer is a great time of year for fresh, light salads. No picnic or BBQ is complete without a big bowl of crisp greens tossed in a summery dressing, and it’s even better...

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