How To Guides
Fertilizer Basics #1 How to Choose
With so many fertilizers on the market, it is easy to be overwhelmed by choice. A We break down the fertilizer basics to help you find an all-round throw-a-bit-on-everything fertilizer for your garden. Why Fertilize? As your plants grow, they undergo a process that strips nutrients out of the soil. Adding a fertilizer or soil…
Fertilizer Basics # 2 When to Fertilize
One of the big questions is when do we use fertilizer? Well, since you asked…. When is the best time to fertilize? This is a complex question as it really depends on what you are growing. In general though, early Spring is a great time to fertilize roses, citrus trees, vegetables, Australian natives, potted…
Why Mulch? Not Just Mulch
We have just released a fantastic mulch product that is great for keeping weeds down around the garden. It works best around trees and in garden beds. Many gardeners have also been incorporating it into the garden beds by digging it in which works to add organic matter and improve the soil. TIP Keep…
How to build a Vertical Pallet Garden
Not that long ago I was searching the internet for the perfect vertical garden to build and display at the QLD Garden Expo. There were so many different ideas out there that I decided to mash a few together and came up with an easy to build vertical garden made out of pallets. This vertical garden is a…