TIPS & ADVICE

Reading Time: 4 minutes July can be a challenging month for home gardeners, balancing the joy of harvesting fresh vegetables and herbs with the ongoing battle against weeds and pests. To help you navigate these tasks, here’s a comprehensive checklist for your garden’s needs this month. General Garden Maintenance Watering Assess Plant Needs: Different plants have different water requirements.…

Reading Time: 3 minutes What is a Pollinator-Friendly Garden?  A pollinator-friendly garden is crafted to allure and bolster pollinating insects and animals. These gardens provide essential habitat and resources for pollinators, including food sources such as nectar and pollen, nesting sites, and water sources.  Pollinator-friendly gardens typically feature diverse flowering plants that bloom year-round, ensuring a continuous food supply…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The one gardening trend that has stood out in the last few years is native plant gardening, and it is making the right impact on the environment!  To beginners, native gardening involves cultivating plants indigenous to the local region rather than exotic species.  These non-native species can cause many long-term and short-term impacts on the…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you live in an urban space and want to maximise the charm of your home garden? Crafting depth and dimension is essential for transforming small garden spaces into visually captivating indoor sanctuaries. From colour theory to layering for impact, here are a few concepts that will bring outstanding results for your microgarden. Understanding Layering…

Reading Time: 3 minutes The end of winter is within sight and it’s time to make plans for the blooming season. We know that your vision board is ready with new designs and dreams for your home garden, and now is the time to start working on those incredible ideas. We have curated some beginner-friendly tips to make your…

Reading Time: 4 minutes In today’s ever-changing world, the importance of sustainability is growing. A quick search on Google Trends for “sustainability” shows a graph that has been steadily increasing for years. More people than ever before are looking for ways to live more harmoniously with nature, and gardening offers a unique opportunity to do just that. As we…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Hey there fellow gardeners! If you’re like us, you love getting your hands dirty in your garden and watching it flourish. But do you ever wonder what’s going on beneath the surface in those pots and planters? IN this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of potting mix and explore the art of…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Choosing the right compost is a lot like picking the perfect seasoning for a gourmet meal. Just as different dishes require specific spices to bring out the intended flavour, different plants and soils need specific composts to thrive. Just as a pinch or too little of a spice can change the taste of a dish,…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Every gardener knows the ever-so-important role soil has on the growth of their plants. It is quite literally the base for your plants to grow. Soil provides essential nutrients, moisture, oxygen, and root support that plants need to grow and flourish. Healthy soil can also help keep those nasty critters and slugs away. In this…