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During the cooler winter weather, you’ll have noticed that your garden entered a dormant phase with slow growth, shedding of leaves, and even less activity in the natural ecosystems of your yard. But now that spring has sprung, it’s time to get back into your
The best way to get rid of weeds naturally is to pull or dig them out whole, roots and all, while they're young. Then cover bare soil with 50–75 mm of mulch so new seeds can't germinate. Boiling water and vinegar suit weeds in paving cracks, not garden beds. Dense planting does the rest.
Does your business premises have a garden? A garden can be a wonderful way to welcome clients and investors and even provide a place for your employees to relax during their lunch break. But when your commercial garden starts getting a little messy and overgrown,
While it would be ideal to have a large, sprawling garden with a wide variety of different trees, most of us live in the suburbs with smaller gardens. This means we really have to be careful with our garden layout, what trees we plant and
Do you love the look of a gorgeous garden but don’t have the time to perform the upkeep? If so, you can benefit from hiring a gardening service. Leave the job to the experts so you have more time to relax and enjoy your garden.
Terrace balcony gardens are wonderful outdoor additions to living spaces. You can entertain friends, enjoy the shade of broad leaves, or practise yoga in the sun and flowers. Making your apartment balcony garden an extension of your indoor style and design motif is no easy
A great-looking lawn is essential for a beautiful and appealing home. It is one of the first things that people notice when they come onto your property and provides the perfect backdrop for a gorgeous garden or the ideal space to relax. Lawn installation North
Nothing compares to the satisfaction of having a beautiful garden that is well-cared for and adds to the value of your home. The thing is, achieving this kind of outdoor space requires time and work. If you are like many Australians in Northern Beaches, you
As a company that offers professional tree removal Northern Beaches, we always encourage our clients to consider replanting trees after they’ve had a tree removed. While some trees that have been removed can be replanted in other areas, oftentimes trees that have been removed are
When it comes to gardening and plants, there is a term called “etiolation”. Many may not know what this means, why it’s a problem, and how to find a solution to etiolation. All these questions will be answered in this post. What Is Etiolation In
What is the better option? Real grass or artificial grass? While artificial grass can have its advantages, is it better than having a real lawn. Or do the benefits of natural grass far outweigh those of the artificial variety? These are the questions we’ll be
Lawn mowing is one of the most important practices for a healthy lawn. It might seem like it’s pretty basic and it isn’t rocket science, but to get the best results will require certain techniques and practices. For an attractive lawn, learn how to mow
Tell us what your garden needs and we will come and look at it. A qualified horticulturist, a written plan, and a fixed price. No obligation, no pressure.
