…the garden. Mulch has quickly become an essential for all gardens because of its moisture retaining ability. Mulching conserves moisture, so it reduces the need for frequent watering. In addition it a…
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Water Gardens
…s although it is generally not recommended as it can make maintenance more challenging. Start with a heavy soil without compost or manure with 1″ of course sand or propagating sand on top of the soil….
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…. Available in packs of 25, they come in 300mm, 450mm or 600mm sizes. Similarly to the metal clips, we recommend a peg every metre or so. Alternate options There are many other options you can take whe…
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…redatory stage of the ladybirds. Commercially available ladybirds include: Australian Spotted Ladybird (Harmonia octomaculata) Common Spotted Ladybird (Harmonia conformis) Cryptolaemus montrouzieri – g…
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Insect Repellent Plants
…autifully in Melbourne. Plants recommended to plant with tomatoes The most frequent companion planting question we get is for tomatoes. Recommended for planting with tomatoes are asparagus, basil, bean…
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…ry low maintenance fashion. They come in an amazing array of shapes and colours and are great for the older child. For more information head to our factsheet on Cacti & Succulents. Books are always a g…
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…umn. Very showy as it ages and becomes more dense. Good in containers. Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’ Acer palmatum ‘Ukigumo’ Acer palmatum ‘Villa Taranto’ A graceful, rounded small growing tree to ap…
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Black Sapote
…uality, small fruits that may be completely seedless if not cross pollinated. White v Black? White and black sapotes are completely unrelated. White sapotes are from the citrus family and are big trees…
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…iflower weekly with a seaweed or compost tea, especially in the month leading up to harvest. As heads appear, a drink from your worm farm liquid will improve size and shape of the heads. Cauliflower wi…
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