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Practical advice from qualified horticulturists on lawns, hedges, soil and the seasons, written for gardens on the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

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Seasonal jobs, lawn and hedge advice, and the local conditions that shape gardens on the North Shore and Northern Beaches.

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    Local and property3 minute read

    Essential Garden Maintenance Tips for North Shore Residents

    Caring for your property can often prove to be a bit more challenging than many homeowners realise. Tending to plants, for example, can prove to be a real headache to those without proper guidance. However, understanding basic garden maintenance in North Shore is essential to

  • A shade border of flowering hostas along a low dry stone edge, in front of a creeper covered wall

    Garden design and plants3 minute read

    Tips for Terrace Balcony 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

  • Horticulturist pushing a mower across a green lawn

    Lawn care3 minute read

    Why You Should Hire a Lawn Installation Service on the North Shore

    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

  • Presentation ready garden with clipped borders, structured planting and a clean lawn edge

    Local and property2 minute read

    Caring for Your Garden With Gardening Services in Northern Beaches

    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

  • Horticulturist pushing a mower across a green lawn

    Lawn care2 minute read

    Lawn Care Tips From the North Shore Experts

    Keeping your lawn in tip-top condition is a lot harder than it looks! It can take time, effort, and dedication to learning more about lawn care and maintenance to achieve a healthy, green, and full lawn. And just when you think you’ve got it rightthe

  • Horticulturist trimming a formal hedge to a level line with a powered trimmer

    Trees and hedges2 minute read

    The Benefits of Regular Tree Pruning

    There are three main types of pruning, namely, thinning, topping, raising, and reduction. The type of trees and plants you have on your property will determine your pruning needs. Pruning experts will know what type of pruning is required in certain scenarios. If you’ve never

  • Horticulturist trimming a formal hedge to a level line with a powered trimmer

    Trees and hedges2 minute read

    Why You Need To Consider Replanting After Tree Removal

    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

  • Horticulturist trimming a formal hedge to a level line with a powered trimmer

    Trees and hedges2 minute read

    Deciding To Have A Tree Removed

    Whether you need to clear trees, to make more space in your garden for home expansions or a tree is posing a danger to your family and property, there are many reasons why you would want a tree removed. However, this decision should not be

  • Horticulturist trimming a formal hedge to a level line with a powered trimmer

    Trees and hedges2 minute read

    A Few Important Reasons To Regularly Trim Your Trees

    Owning a property with a garden that has trees is definitely a luxury not afforded to many, but having trees in your garden, especially large ones, is also a big responsibility. As north shore tree trimming experts, we consider ourselves well-versed in the advantages of

  • A shade border of flowering hostas along a low dry stone edge, in front of a creeper covered wall

    Garden design and plants3 minute read

    Small Terrace Garden Ideas & Design Tips

    Looking for terrace garden ideas? Hort Culture shares a list of ideas and tips for creating a beautiful terrace garden design. Your terrace could be a patio, a deck, or a raised section anywhere within your front or backyard. It could even be a garden

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    Garden design and plants3 minute read

    Top 5 Home Vegetable Garden Ideas

    Many people grow their vegetables at home for some fresh produce and personal satisfaction. If you are looking for some hints and tips for your home vegetable garden design, then here’s a list to help you out and get started on your home-grown veggie patch

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    Garden design and plants2 minute read

    What is Etiolation in Plants: Causes & How to Stop it

    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

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