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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
If you are planning to plant and grow Christmas cactus blooms just in time for the holidays, then read this guide for Christmas cactus care. How To Care For a Christmas Cactus? Like any Australian plant, the Christmas cactus has its own unique requirements when
Outdoor Christmas decorations are vital in forming a festive ambience during the holiday season. Read this article to learn how to decorate the garden for a perfect Christmas. Christmas Garden Decoration Decorating your garden for Christmas isn’t really that difficult. In fact, all it takes
Weeds love to grow everywhere they can. They grow on driveways, through cracks or gaps in concrete and paving, or in empty garden beds. Rather than going about attacking those pesky weeds with harsh chemicals, discover some methods of weed control that are kinder to
What is sustainable gardening and what can you do to ensure your garden and gardening methods are kind to the environment? In this post, we’ll take a look at sustainable gardening, what it is and how you can accomplish an eco-friendly environment in your yard.
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
When you’re planting a new home garden, there are seemingly endless directions you can go in. While it’s great to have choices, it can be hard to make up your mind. Here are 5 of the best practical tips and ideas to create home gardens.
If you’re a bird lover you might be looking for ways to attract more birds to your garden. In this blog post, you’ll discover some handy tips on attracting birds to your place by creating a bird friendly garden. Birds Love Plants and Flowers If
To keep gardens, trees and shrubs healthy and in good condition, they need regular maintenance and some TLC. Pruning plays an important role in maintaining your garden and yard. In this post, you’ll discover more about pruning, why it’s necessary, types of pruning and the
Most of us have heard of mulching. Some of us may have used mulch in our gardens or on our lawns, but for those that don’t know, let’s answer the questions – what is mulching and what are the advantages of using mulch in your
No Australian lawn is immune to lawn diseases. Any lawn anywhere in the country can be affected. If your lawn is suffering, looks brown or patchy, or is covered in plant matter that’s not actual grass, then there’s a good chance it’s suffering from some
No matter how long you spend planting sweeping palms and bee-friendly flowers in your garden, the lawn is undoubtedly the most important feature of any outdoor space. But you don’t need to be green-fingered to take pride in manicured grass, as our team at Hort
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