Add Character to your Garden Gardens are a place for entertaining and relaxing, and the best gardens have loads of charm and character. What are some ways that you can add character to your garden?
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Add Colour to your Garden Gardens are the perfect place for relaxing and entertaining. Make your garden an even better place to spend time by adding some colour. Read on to learn more.
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Aquaponics Aquaponics is a system that allows you to grow vegetables or other plants as well as fish in a completely integrated way. If the idea of a gardening system that uses no chemicals, is low maintenance after the set up, and is water efficient appeals to you
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Backyards For Childs Play Some say that a child at play is a child at work. This is because a child's motor and social skills are developed further while handling toys together with other children. Children enjoy playing indoors as well as outdoors. In fact, there are studies whic
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Bring the Outdoors Indoors Slowly move your plants indoors over the winter months
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Build a Garden Arch Are you thinking about building a garden arch in your front or back yard? Garden arches look terrific and can serve several purposes. Read on to find out more.
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Canopy Trees Canopy trees can be a great addition to any garden, providing valuable shade and privacy. From small to large, there is a tree that will suit any garden. Read on to learn more.
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Carbon Gardening We all know that greenhouse gas emissions are a cause of concern. But is there a way that we can use our own gardens in order to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the air or, at the least, stop us from contributing more? Read on to find out what yo
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Choosing a Lawn Mower Whether you're the owner of a small patch of grass or a veritable field of green, a lawn mower is essential for keeping it trim and looking its best. How do you know what lawn mower is right for you? Read on for our tips.
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Clever Composting Do you like the idea of using your household scraps to produce valuable organic matter for your garden? Get into composting! It's easier than you might think.
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Compost - Create Your Own Deatils on how to create a compost and what materials can be used
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Create a Lily Pond A pond is a beautiful addition to any outdoor area but for even more beauty, why not consider a lily pond? These look spectacular and they are easier to create than you may think - and lower in maintenance than you expect! Read on for more details.
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Creating a native garden Until recently, Australia's native plants have been neglected by gardeners in favour of overseas species bred to have bigger and brighter flowers. But the subtle richness and diversity of Australian flora is at last being recognised and explored.
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Creating a wildlife friendly garden Add life, literally, to your garden by making it a haven for some of Australia’s colourful birds and animals. Rosellas, lorikeets, honeyeaters, galahs, cockatoos, kookaburras, skinks, blue-tongue lizards, butterflies and bees are all common backyard visit
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Easy to Grow Plants Everyone wants a pretty garden to enjoy but what happens if you're more of a brown thumb than a green thumb? Thankfully, there are some great easy to grow plants, so a beautiful garden is well within reach. Read on for more.
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Garden - Choose the Right Plants The garden is an area of the home that can be used for both entertaining and relaxation, so it’s important that you choose plants that not only suit your lifestyle but also look good and are functional.
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Garden Design With today’s trend of outdoor living, a well designed garden can bring hours of enjoyment to the whole family.
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Garden Lighting Garden lighting is a great way to add to the look and functionality of your whole outdoor area. It provides atmosphere for night time entertaining
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Garden Ponds A garden pond is a beautiful addition to any garden, whether it is filled with just plants or fish as well. Here is our simple guide to what you need to know about building garden ponds.
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Garden Sculptures Are you looking for a way to add beauty and interest to your garden? Garden sculptures are the perfect choice. Read on to learn more.
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Garden Themes A theme in your garden, whether it is cottage, formal, or Balinese, helps to create a universal look and feel, and will make your garden a great place to be. There are a myriad of garden themes that you could use but we’ve focused on the most common.
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Gardening for Beginners There is nothing more satisfying than a beautiful and productive garden, but gardening doesn’t have to be as difficult as you may think. Whether you’re all thumbs, or looking to become a green thumb, here is our guide to gardening for beginners.
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Gardening for Kids Gardening can bring real rewards for young and old, especially when you see the fruits of all your labours. But how do you get kids enthused about gardening? Here are some great projects that your kids will love.
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Gardens – Balcony Do you live in an apartment but still want to have a garden? You don’t have to miss out – your balcony can host a garden as good as any home, just on a smaller scale!
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Growing Avocadoes Avocados are a fruit that originally came from Mexico and Central America. Now, they are being grown in many areas through the world, including Australia, where they are best from March to November. If you’ve ever thought about growing this nutritious f
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Growing Climbers The look of a climber in a garden can be absolutely stunning. But how can you use them and what are some that best suit your climate? We’ve outlined some options here but if you have any more questions, your local nursery will be only too happy to help.
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Growing Cucumbers Cucumbers are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, and they come from the gourd family. There are many different types of cucumbers that come in different colours and patterns. Read on to find out more about growing cucumbers in your garden.
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Growing Fruit Trees Fruit trees make a great addition to any backyard, and will provide you with the amazing taste of fresh fruit throughout the year. Here are our tips on how to grow fruit trees.
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Growing Herbs Herbs are a great addition to any garden and freshly grown herbs are perfect for the home cook. Herbs are easy to grow – here’s our guide!
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Growing Herbs Herbs are a great addition to any garden and you can also make good use of them in the kitchen. The good news is that you don't have to buy expensive fresh herbs from the shops – you can easily grow them yourself. Read on to learn how.
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Growing Lemons Lemons have a place in any home, and are very useful in cooking. A lemon tree can provide you with bountiful fruit for years on end. Read on to learn more about growing lemons.
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Growing Olives You may not have thought of growing olive trees in your backyard but it could be a fantastic option if you enjoy the taste of olives. It’s not as hard as you may think either! Read on to learn more.
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Growing Pear Trees Pears are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow, and they taste great as well. Why not consider growing some pear trees in your garden? Read on for our guide as to how.
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Growing Pistachios Pistachio trees are native to Western Asia and Asia Minor. Evidence has shown that they have been used as a food since as early as 7,000 BC. These nuts are great for eating, and if you live in the right area, you can grow them yourself. Read on to lear
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Growing Succulents Succelents are ideal for landscaping, feature containers, patios, hanging baskets as well as indoors.
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Growing Tomatoes There is nothing better than the taste of homegrown tomatoes, and the good news is that they’re surprisingly easy to grow. Here is our guide with everything you need to know about growing tomatoes.
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Hedging As well as their ornamental uses, they can be used in place of a wall or fence in order to block out wind or noise
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How to Use Large Trees in Your Garden Large trees can be great in the garden if they are used correctly, providing fantastic shade as well as being a beautiful feature. Read on to find out how to use them in your garden.
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Indoor Plants Indoor plants are a great way to bring the feeling of the outdoors indoors, and they also help to improve the air quality, as well as the Feng Shui of the home. Indoor plants help to absorb negative energy, and emit positive energy in return.
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Lawn Mowers For any Aussie garden that has a lawn, the lawn mower is an iconic and necessary piece of equipment. But how do you know if you have the mower that is right for you? Read on for our tips.
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Low Maintenance Gardens Gardens are a beautiful part of any home and you want to spend your time enjoying it, not maintaining it. If you are after a low maintenance garden read on for some great tips.
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Maintaining Healthy Plants A beautiful, lush garden doesn't just happen; you need to put some work into it to keep it looking its best. Here are our tips for maintaining healthy plants.
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Maintaining Roses through the Seasons Roses are a beautiful, fragrant addition to any garden but how do you keep them looking their best throughout the seasons? Read on for our maintenance tips.
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Make The Most of Planter Pots Urban dwellers often regret not being able to maintain some plants at home because of the lack of garden space. Interior decorators address this desire by creating container gardens in areas constrained by sufficient garden space or lack of land area.
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Make the Most of Small Gardens If you live on a small block there is no reason that you can’t have a garden that works for you. Follow a few simple design tips and you’ll be well on the way to having a perfect outdoor area.
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Mulching Mulching is a vital part of most gardens and it performs a number of functions, including conserving moisture and reducing weeds. Read on to learn more about mulching and its benefits.
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No-Dig Gardening The idea of no-dig gardening was developed in Japan by natural gardening pioneer Masanobu Fukuoka in the 1930s, and was first introduced to Australia by conservationist Esther Deans in the 1970s. Rather than dig up the soil of your garden to plant your se
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Organic Matter is Key to Healthy Soil The secret to healthy soil is organic matter. No matter what type of soil you have, organic matter will only improve it. Organic matter such as compost and manure will improve the soil structure, make it more able to retain moisture, and also increase t
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Permaculture Permaculture espouses organic growing methods - that is, using natural fertiliser and pesticides and organic techniques instead of using fertiliser and pesticides containing chemicals.
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Planning a Garden Path Planning a Garden Path
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Planning for a Winter Garden Gardens are a great place to spend time in relaxing or entertaining and just because it's coming into winter that doesn't mean that you cannot have a garden. Here are our tips for planning a winter garden.
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Plant a Themed Garden Gardens are becoming extensions of our living spaces so it makes sense to have a garden that you love and want to spend time in. One great way to do this is by having a themed garden that reflects your taste and personality. Read on for more.
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Plants for Small Garden Spaces Even if you only have a small space to work with, with the right plant selections you can still end up with your own private oasis to relax or entertain in. Find out more.
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Popular Trees for Your Garden Trees are a great addition to any garden as they provide, shade, privacy, and look fantastic. With so many trees available, however, how do you choose the one that is right for you? Here we outline some of the most popular trees.
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Pre Summer Plant Preparations As the weather gets warmer, there are more gardening tasks that you need to attend to if you want to have a perfect summer garden. Here's what you need to do to get your garden ready for summer.
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Pre Winter Plant Preparations As the days and nights start to get cooler, it's time to think about preparing your garden for the winter months. Winterising your garden will make it look better through the cooler months and make things easier when spring and the warmer weather rolls a
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Rainforest Gardens Adding a slice of the rainforest to a garden can have a tranquil effect on a suburban plot. True rainforests are characterised by tall trees forming a virtual canopy overhead, with shrubs in the under storey and herbaceous groundcover.
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Renting and the Garden Do you live in a rental property and aren’t quite sure what you can do as far as the garden is concerned?
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Retaining Wall Systems A retaining wall can be an invaluable landscaping tool in many gardens, from creating raised garden beds, to leveling sloping areas
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Rock Gardens Do you have a problem area in your garden, a spot where nothing seems to grow as it should? A rock garden may be the perfect solution. Rock gardens help you turn problem areas into a space that is attractive and usable. Read on for some tips about rock
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Small Space Composting Composting is an easy and worthwhile way to limit both your household waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Generally, a compost bin or heap sits in a sunny corner of your garden. However, if you live in an apartment or if you have very limited outdoor spac
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Soil Wetting Agents Are your plants looking dry and stressed, no matter how much watering you do? You may have soils that have become hydrophobic, in other words, soils that cannot absorb water. The good news is that there’s something that you can do about it. Read on to
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Solar Garden Lights Solar garden lights use the power of the sun to light up your garden at night. There are a wide range of solar lights available so you are sure to find something that works in your garden. Read on to learn more.
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Sports Friendly Backyard A homeowner is more likely going to pay more attention to the design of a home's exterior and front yard because these areas create first and lasting impressions on visitors. Your backyard need not be neglected as it can add both style and function to you
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Stone Walls in the Garden In the garden, stone is deservingly well known as being both beautiful and yet practical. Nowhere is this better illustrated than in stone walls. Read on to learn more about how stone walls can be used in the garden.
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Stormwater and Your Garden Even though much of Australia is still suffering from drought, in some parts of the country, sudden downpours are to be expected. These downpours can ruin gardens that are not equipped to deal with the stormwater runoff. So how do you best deal with sto
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Sugar Cane Bales Are you looking for a type of mulch that is versatile, environmentally friendly, and good for the garden as well as being attractive and budget friendly? Sugar cane bales may be the perfect solution for you.
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Synthetic Turf How to install and keep Synthetic grass
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Top Ten Water Saving Tips Only a tiny percentage of the water we use in our homes is for drinking. In fact, while we only use a few litres a day for drinking and cooking, a typical Australian household can get through more than a thousand litres of water a day.
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Top Tips For Organic Gardening Organic gardening is a holistic approach to growing plants without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, with a broader awareness of natural systems. This broader philosophy includes emphasizing the interdependence of life forms, namely the soi
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Types of Grass – Couch and Buffalo There is nothing better than an area of lawn in your garden and the most popular choices in Australian households are couch or buffalo. But which one is right for you? Read on to learn more about the characteristics of each type.
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Veggie Garden - Build Your Own Information on how to build your own veggie garden and what to plant
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Water Feature - Budgeting A water feature makes a fantastic addition to any backyard but due the wide range of styles available, they can range from a simple feature, to a complex, elaborate one.
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Water Features - Styles Water features make great additions to any backyard as they create serenity, and a feeling of peace, as well as creating a brilliant focal point.
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Watering your garden in the drought Water-wise gardening is all about maximising water efficiency in the face of perennial droughts and the restrictions they bring. This does not mean that your garden must be a drab shadow of its former self.
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Watering your garden in the drought Water-wise gardening is all about maximising water efficiency in the face of perennial droughts and the restrictions they bring. This does not mean that your garden must be a drab shadow of its former self. Judicious planting and some innovative measures
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