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topdressing levels out uneven parts and helps to ventilate the lawn

Top Dressing A Lawn: How, When, And Why

Australian lawns face it all — very hot summers, heavy rains, and everything in between.  Over time, your lawn becomes bumpy and nutrients are washed away from the soil.  Even starting a new lawn can be challenging, especially if you’re after a thick, green...

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Bottlebrush Trees And Plants

Bottlebrush Trees And Plants

Those of us with brown thumbs, rejoice! You can still have gorgeous, colourful flowers in your garden. The bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis) is low-maintenance and difficult to kill. It's also one of many Australian native flowers, making it perfect for any local...

How To Grow An Orange Tree

How To Grow An Orange Tree

It's a breakfast classic – a tall glass of cool and refreshing OJ. Oranges are a versatile and delicious fruit, whether cut into quarters or baked into a dessert. But few things are tastier than fruit fresh from the tree. Frank Sinatra says orange is the happiest...

Lemon Tree Guide: How To Grow & Care For Lemon Trees

Lemon Tree Guide: How To Grow & Care For Lemon Trees

No tree hollers sunny happiness more than the lemon tree. Cut open a lemon and you can practically imagine the smiley emoji jumping out from the fruit. Forget the ubiquitous lemonade, you can do so much more with this citrus plant! Brighten up salt, pepper, and olive...

How To Grow A Peach Tree

How To Grow A Peach Tree

A wise turtle once said that no matter what you do, your peach seed will grow into a peach tree. You may wish for an apple or an orange, but you will get a peach. We don't know about you, but we wouldn't wish for our peach tree to be anything else. Growing a peach...

How To Start A Balcony Garden

How To Start A Balcony Garden

Gardening is one of the best pastimes. Getting your hands dirty can benefit both your mental and physical health. Just imagine how it feels seeing your flowers bloom for the first time – isn't it magical? It is... or it would be, if you had any space. Fortunately, for...

How To Grow A Hedge

How To Grow A Hedge

It’s no wonder why many garden owners are growing hedges — these shrubs are a natural and more attractive alternative to conventional walls. They also make great windbreaks or privacy screens. If you’re thinking that it’s challenging to plant and maintain a hedge in...

Fencing Ideas For The Front Yard

Fencing Ideas For The Front Yard

You never get a second chance at a first impression – which is why your front yard fence is such a crucial aspect of your exterior decor. Whether it's the typical white picket fence, rustic fence walls, or even a masonry front fence, your frontage will add personality...

How To Grow Rocket

How To Grow Rocket

It’s time to move over, kale. Rocket rocks! Rocket lettuce (Eruca sativa) is the next big thing in farm-to-table dining. Loaded with Vitamin C and big on peppery flavour, rocket will spice up salads, pasta dishes, and more. It is so popular that you’ll find it running...

Hakea Salicifolia: The Willow-Leaved Hakea

Hakea Salicifolia: The Willow-Leaved Hakea

Are you looking for a green alternative to fences and concrete walls? There are plenty of thick Australian shrubs that double as privacy screens — and one of them is a tough-as-nails native plant that’s practically indestructible. Can’t wait to learn about this...

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