Practical Western Australian gardening stories covering lawns, soil, fertiliser, vegetables, native plants, water-wise gardens and seasonal jobs for Perth conditions.
Jim’s Mowing Number 10
Well, spring is now here and the sprinkler ban has just been lifted, but is your garden and reticulation at home ready? The…
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Scott’s Australia – Boost & Feed
With the warmer weather and the spring flush of new growth, many plants in the garden are using up their reserves of nutrients…
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Slab & Garden City – Christmas
Christmas is just about here and that could mean having the whole family over to yours…even those picky in-laws. So you’re…
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Richgro – Black Marvel for Roses & Citrus
As always, the 2017 Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation takes place on the first Tuesday in November. But it won’t just…
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Scott’s Australia – Everydrop
In Australia we live on one of the driest continents in the world and that means that we need to make use of every last drop of…
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Jim’s Mowing Number 14
When your lawn or garden may not be looking it’s best, it always pays to check that the reticulation system is working…
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Slab & Garden City – Garden Kerbing
Sometimes the difference between a job done, and a job done right, is the little differences you add at the end. Take your…
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Seasol Number 2
Last month Colin planted up this ornamental vegetable garden with spring and summer vegies. When the garden was planted, it was…
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Scotts Australia – Weed & Feed
Have you have ever tried using one of those hose-on Weed and Feeds before? If you have you may have found that you end-up even…
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Jim’s Mowing Number 13
Every garden needs a cool green lawn. Whether it is a place to relax and play with the whole family, or to help the environment…
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Scotts Australia – Lawn Builder
Have you have ever tried using one of those hose-on Weed and Feeds before? If you have you may have found that you end-up even…
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Scotts Australia – Lawn Fertiliser
When you go shopping for a lawn fertilizer in any big hardware store it can be quite confusing or even daunting with the vast…
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Richgro – Rock Mineral
After a number of year’s farmers, commercial growers and soil scientists are now finally starting to understand the real…
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Amanda Young Garden – Open Day
Amanda’s Garden Fete 21st & 22nd October 2017 Open 10am – 4.30pm each day There is something for everyone at our annual open…
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Jim’s Mowing Number 12
Every garden needs a cool green lawn. Whether it is a place to relax and play with the whole family, or to help the environment…
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Scotts Australia – Weed & Feed
Have you have ever tried using one of those hose-on Weed and Feeds before? If you have you may have found that you end-up even…
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Wandoo Valley Estate – Mark Hay Realty Group
Want to escape the city hustle & bustle.. sell up, and move to the country.. well what if you could combine the best of both…
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Scotts Australia – Lawn Fertiliser
When you go shopping for a lawn fertilizer in any big hardware store it can be quite confusing or even daunting with the vast…
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Slab & Garden City – Mulching
We’ve all heard of it but have you got any idea what mulch is actually for? One of the big reasons you should mulch is to save…
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Jim’s Mowing Number 11
Spring is the time to get your lawn in shape after winter and to repair any damage. Compaction from cars and foot traffic along…
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Richgro
There is no Aussie garden that would be complete without a fruit tree, whether it is an orange, lemon, fig or peach. There is…
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Wandoo Valley Estate – Mark Hay Realty Group
Only 3km from the Bakers Hill famous pie shop, you’ll find Wandoo Valley Estate. With blocks and house and land packages…
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Slab & Garden City – Topdressing
Now is the perfect time of year to start taking care of your lawn if you want it to look good come summer, and the term you may…
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Seasol Number 1
Colin loves spring with the weather warming up and the nurseries full of fruit and vegetable seedlings. And now is the perfect…
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