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A Seasonal Planting Guide for Melbourne: What to Plant and When
Melbourne’s famously unpredictable weather—where you can experience “four seasons in one day”—might seem like a challenge for home gardeners, but it’s actually one of our greatest advantages. This climatic diversity means we can grow an incredible variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits throughout the year, giving us fresh homegrown produce in every season. The secret
Stephanotis Floribunda: Symbol Of Marital Happiness
Stephanotis floribunda, also known as Madagascar jasmine or Bridal Veil, is usually associated with bridal bouquets, but it can also be grown as a free-flowering house plant. The word “stephanotis” comes originally from two Greek words, ‘stephanos’, meaning ‘crown’. In the language of flowers, stephanotis signifies ‘marital bliss’, and so has long been cherished as
Your Fall Planting List
Many gardeners focus exclusively on springtime as the time to plant things in your lawn and garden. Fall may seem unexciting and solely for lawn maintenance, but there is a lot you can do during this season in terms of planting seeds and growing anything from trees to flowers to vegetables. Here are five things
Your First Indoor Hydroponic Garden: Step by Step Guidelines
Welcome to the world of indoor hydroponic gardening. If you’re passionate about indoor plants but limited by space or want a more controlled growing environment, this method is perfect for you. By utilizing hydroponic systems, you can grow a variety of plants without soil, enjoying faster growth rates and better nutrient control. In this comprehensive
Bonzai! Bonsai Tree: The Tree In A Pot
Bonsai is a Japanese art form using miniature trees grown in low-side pot. It is sometimes misspelled ‘Bonzai’, which is actually an exclamation or a cry of happiness – “Bonzai!” A bonsai is a miniature version of a tree. The practice of cultivating a bonsai tree first began with the Chinese more than a thousand
Got Slug Damage and Snail Damage? Tried and Tested Tips
Slug damage and snail damage can make you want to tear your hair out! They are among the most common pests in the garden. Even experienced gardeners tear their collective hair out at the destruction these creatures can cause. We’re giving you a few tried and tested tips, and some others perhaps not so well
Mesmerizing Monstera Varieties: A Great Guide for Indoor Plant Enthusiasts
From rare Monstera species such as Monstera Obliqua Peru to the more popular variegated Monstera, this well loved house plant has been a favorite for many years. With proper care young specimens (sometimes mistakenly sold as Philodendron pertusum) soon develop large adult leaves which are perforated and deeply cut. Sturdy support is essential, as stems can
Kitchen Garden: Harvesting And Storing
Ripe vegetables and fruit wait for no one. Always harvest your crops when they are ready and if they cannot be eaten straight away, dry them or freeze them for use later. It is unlikely that the harvest from your container kitchen garden will be large enough to cause any major storage problems. However, that
Solar Stepping Stones: Add a Warm Glow to Your Garden Path
Innovative and eco-friendly, solar lighted stepping stones transform an ordinary pathway into a beckoning trail of light. By harnessing the power of the sun, solar stepping stones provide illumination at night while adding a touch of enchantment to your garden during the evening hours. Lighted stepping stones add the necessary light needed to illuminate the
When Do Summer Plants Die? Avoid Losing Your Outdoor Plants During Flowering Season
Planting in the summer is tempting. However, it’s also when plants become incredibly stressed. Planting in the spring means that plants are well established by the time the worst of the summer heat hits. If you’re wondering whether or not to plant, you may also wonder when do summer plants die? Is it worth planting
Large Hypertufa Planters and Pots for Your Bonsai and Garden Needs
Hypertufa is a mixture of cement, sand, and peat that you mix up and slap onto a mold form to create planters, such as hypertufa bonsai pots. You can also use it as a plaster to make old pots look rustic. A coating of hypertufa is a great way to make a whole lot of