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Create A Small Oasis

Create A Small Oasis

03 Apr 2023
Creating a small, lush oasis in harsh climate and poor soils may seem like a pipe dream however its certainly achievable with a few clever design tips. Every good garden st…
Creating The Perfect Veggie Patch

Creating The Perfect Veggie Patch

20 Mar 2023
As spring rolls on, the weather warms up and we spend more time out in the garden you might be thinking about how to grow your own produce. I love growing my own food, its in…
Different Ways to Utilise Lawn

Different Ways to Utilise Lawn

06 Mar 2023
As a landscape designer I ask and discuss with my clients the preparation of a wish list of items they would like to see in their new garden. 99% of lists have a lawn in ther…
The Marvels of Mulch

The Marvels of Mulch

20 Feb 2023
Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden, especially as the weather heats up. But why is mulch so good for the garden? Well, it actually does seven amazin…
Plants To Watch Out For

Plants To Watch Out For

06 Feb 2023
What is better than enjoying your garden and sprawling out on the lawn with ‘man’s best friend’ or perhaps watching your cat explore the garden, drifting between the plants, s…
Questions on Grass

Questions on Grass

12 Sep 2022
Hi Charlie I was wondering if you could advise me if you have any ideas how to Exterminate blood worms from Queensland Blue Lawn. Several years ago we tried Malthorpe Advanc…
Dealing with a Sloping Garden

Dealing with a Sloping Garden

05 Sep 2022
If you have ever lived with a flat garden and then moved to one with a slope, you’ll understand why flat blocks are so attractive! It’s not only getting access to ongoing mai…
Colour in the Winter Garden

Colour in the Winter Garden

29 Aug 2022
Late winter in my garden used to seem like a real drag, when everything had slowed down and the colour had left the garden. So, I decided to make some changes and bring in som…
Ferns

Ferns

18 Jul 2022
Ferns are an often-underutilised plant in the garden and around the home. I love them as they fill out under trees in pockets of green, limey yellow, and often silvery blues. …
Coastal Ground Covers

Coastal Ground Covers

11 Jul 2022
Growing plants in a coastal position can be taxing at the best of times, the salt laden air, poor soils that don’t hold onto moisture for long combined with the scorching heat…
My Favourite Lawn Tools

My Favourite Lawn Tools

04 Jul 2022
There are a lot of gardening products on the market, some are great…. Others not so much and I have been lucky to try a lot of them out. When it comes to keeping a perfect law…
Driveway Options

Driveway Options

27 Jun 2022
A driveway can be a very important decision when building or renovating your property. They take up a lot of your street frontage, set the tone for the home and garden and tak…
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