Practical Western Australian gardening stories covering lawns, soil, fertiliser, vegetables, native plants, water-wise gardens and seasonal jobs for Perth conditions.
Explore this topic
Explore the archive by lawn care, soil preparation and garden maintenance. Compare the products shown in each story with their current manufacturer information before choosing a product for your garden.
Selected archival features
Archival stories
RICHGRO – Black Marvel Compost, Blood and Bone Based Fertilizer and Manures
With high fruit and vegetable prices set to stay for a while to come, Colin is going to provide you with some tips to get the most out…
View archival story: RICHGRO – Black Marvel Compost, Blood and Bone Based Fertilizer and Manures
RICHGRO – Black Marvel Compost – Blood & Bone
With high fruit and vegetable prices set to stay for a while to come, Colin is going to provide you with some tips to get the most out…
View archival story: RICHGRO – Black Marvel Compost – Blood & Bone
RICHGRO – Garden Compost Blood & Bone
Colin is in Shirley’s Garden who is an 83-year-old veggie and fruit growing expert gardener. Her backyard productive garden provides a feast for the taste buds and eyes,…
View archival story: RICHGRO – Garden Compost Blood & Bone
RICHGRO Potting Mix
Most patios are positioned at the rear of the home and are usually styled with outdoor furniture, barbeques and dining tables under either covered or shaded roofs. These…
View archival story: RICHGRO Potting Mix
Seasol – Soil Wetter & Conditioner
It won’t be long before we have forgotten the mild spring weather and the hot summer Aussie weather is upon us, so it is time to get our…
View archival story: Seasol – Soil Wetter & Conditioner
Seasol for Lawns
After the cold wet wintery weather many lawns are looking a little worse for wear and off colour, so they may need a little extra help. Although there…
View archival story: Seasol for Lawns
Dsatco No1 Triple C
Recently Colin improved the soil in this vegetable garden with some Piggy Post and now this week he is going to finish off the job. Colin is using…
View archival story: Dsatco No1 Triple C
Oggi Stone Craft No2
Dressing up your garden and landscaping can be tricky business. You want it to look beautiful and stylish, but it can be hard to know where to begin.…
View archival story: Oggi Stone Craft No2Oggi Stone Craft No1
Are you looking to spruce up your garden, but you don’t really know where to start? Holly discovered OGGI STONE CRAFT. For all your water feature and garden…
View archival story: Oggi Stone Craft No1
Dsatco – Piggy Post
Many people are now growing veggies at home, but here in Perth we have some of the most impoverished sandy soils in the world, so if you are…
View archival story: Dsatco – Piggy Post
Seasol
There is nothing more rewarding for gardeners than creating a beautiful, vibrant garden just like the one Colin is visiting today. But to get a garden looking as…
View archival story: Seasol
Scotts – Ozmocote Range
Have you ever wondered why the plants in your local nursery, garden centre or hardware store look so good? Well, today Colin is with one of their suppliers…
View archival story: Scotts – Ozmocote Range
Richgro No3
Would you love to have your very own veggie and herb garden at home? Well, if the answer is yes, but you think that you don’t have enough…
View archival story: Richgro No3Seasol
There is nothing more rewarding for gardeners than creating a beautiful, vibrant garden just like the one Colin is visiting today. But to get a garden looking as…
View archival story: Seasol
Richgro No2
If you are like many Aussies and love growing plants in pots, then stay tuned for Colin’s top tips to create your own potted paradise on your patio…
View archival story: Richgro No2
Wizard Tools – Garden Products – available through Red Dot HOME Midland.
There’s nothing better than getting out in the garden and putting your green thumbs to work. Except of course if you don’t have the right equipment. You might…
View archival story: Wizard Tools – Garden Products – available through Red Dot HOME Midland.
Scotts Australia – Naturals
Knowing whether the chemicals and additives that you are using on your plants and food are safe for both you and the environment can be a concern. So,…
View archival story: Scotts Australia – NaturalsDsatco – Triple C Mulch
Recently Colin improved the soil in this vegetable garden with some Piggy Post and now this week he is going to finish off the job. Colin is using…
View archival story: Dsatco – Triple C Mulch
Wizard Tools for Home, Garden & Camping – available through Red Dot HOME Midland.
Welcome to the brand new, 2000 square metre Red Dot Home store in Midland! You probably already know that Red Dot is your literal one-stop-shop for everything from…
View archival story: Wizard Tools for Home, Garden & Camping – available through Red Dot HOME Midland.
All Seasons Synthetic Turf ‘B’
This story showcases the biggest display of Aussie made synthetic turf in WA. We checked out the Custom Built, Brand New, All Seasons Synthetic Turf showroom warehouse in…
View archival story: All Seasons Synthetic Turf ‘B’Richgro No1
Well spring is in the air, and it is the ideal season to get back out and about in the garden. With the warmer weather encouraging lots of…
View archival story: Richgro No1Dsatco – Piggy Post
Many people are now growing veggies at home, but here in Perth we have some of the most impoverished sandy soils in the world, so if you are…
View archival story: Dsatco – Piggy Post
EVERGREEN – Extreme Green
The cooler winter weather can leave your lawn looking a little pale, dull or off colour. Most common lawns in Australia like couch and buffalo slow down during…
View archival story: EVERGREEN – Extreme Green
All Seasons Synthetic Turf ‘A’
This is something special! The new Custom Built, Brand New, All Seasons Synthetic Turf facility in Perth is off and running! As a leader in this field, Australia…
View archival story: All Seasons Synthetic Turf ‘A’