…started can be found at https://www.360dustanalysis.com/gardensafe What next? If you do find that your soil contains unsafe contaminant levels, don’t despair! There are still options available for you…
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Using Colour in your Garden
…urous you can use just about any combination of colour. Combining ‘clashing’ colours may also work as long as they are the same depth of colour. For example, combine all pastel shades together (Mauve,…
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…eat but will need some watering. Companion Planting Companion planting amongst vegetables can help to reduce pest problems later on in summer by attracting pest predators and pollinators and by simply…
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…Parklands has the potential to become one of the great urban conservation parks. Their activities include plant propagation, planting and weed removal. FYVP work with Parks Victoria rangers and focus t…
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…is http://www.biologicalservices.com.au/. If you can’t wait for the natural predator numbers to build up and just have to spray, using any of the contact insecticide sprays (pyrethrums, white oils etc)…
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…when you use any insecticides. We have more information on: https://www.baag.com.au/garden-pest-control/…
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…can see what others are growing and it is shared. The BAAG Vegie Swap Facebook page can be found at: http://www.facebook.com/baagvegieswap, and if you would like email reminders you can become a BAAG…
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…weather so try to position your compost bin and worm farm in the sun. Also, chopping compost ingredients into smaller pieces speeds up the process. Native Grasses Make many plants out of one! If your…
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…ter the addition of gypsum, we recommend adding compost, which provides organic matter to the soil, aiding formation of good structure and feeding the microflora in the soil. Note: A critical amount of…
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…al natural beauty and ecological complexity encompassing wetlands and wooded areas next to the Yarra River. It is a tranquil and secluded contrast to surrounding suburbia. There are still many signific…
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…d nasturtium. Click here for our companion planting factsheet. Put down some rich compost or well aged manure around the drip lines of your fruit trees. Prepare other beds for your summer vegetables by…
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…bowing. Concrete sleepers, which come in fixed 2m lengths, are becoming a popular alternative to traditional timber sleepers. Their advantages are obvious: increased strength and durability, and a much…
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