Beneficial insects are insects you want in your garden, either for pollinating or for predating on pest insects. To encourage them into your garden you can provide them with nesting and hibernating sites, if a garden strewn with dead branches
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Indigenous Gardens
We sometimes speak to customers who are a little confused about what exactly an indigenous plant is. Yes, they are all Australian Natives, however the definition is a little more detailed. Specifically, indigenous plants are those that occur naturally in
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Don’t forget the birds, butterflies and bees! Provide a feast for them in your garden with a range of natives that are flowering now. It’s a fantastic time to appreciate the floral splendor of the Australian bush, whether the delicate
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There is something very soothing about the sound of frogs singing to each other in your garden. Making a pond that will attract and sustain frogs and tadpoles isn’t all that hard, as long as you keep a few important
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Shade Plants
Shady spots in the garden are often neglected and put into the ‘too hard basket”. But it need not be that way. Shady spots are welcome in the hot summer – a place to sit outdoors. Shady conditions lend themselves
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At BAAG we stock a wide variety of aquatic plants that varies with the seasons. We have the widest variety in summer – when we have lots of lilies and edible water plants like water chestnut too
More...Cacti and Succulents
Cacti and succulents are beautiful and varied. Some are useful groundcovers, or they can be tall like a tree ore smaller like shrubs. Tough and generally drought tolerant, they can really add a different texture and feel to a garden.
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Indoor plants can make a big difference to the liveability of a space. They can soften the edges of a room, and have a calming effect. They can add colour and interest. They can also act to remove chemicals –
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Groundcovers
Groundcovers are useful for covering bare soil. They can suppress weeds and cool soil in summer. They can also help to stabilize soil on steep slopes. Aesthetically, they can add colour to brighten up any garden bed, in the sun
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