Gardening

Taking influence from Australia’s landscape and unique biospheres, sustainable gardening can turn dreary, high maintenance backyards into flourishing spaces that practically care for themselves. What is a sustainable garden? Sustainable has become a bit of a buzzword. Eco-friendly solutions are great for us and the environment, but how exactly do we know our gardens are […]

Sustainable gardening has become a bit of a buzzword as of late, and for good reason. Gardens can take a lot of energy and water to maintain resources that we should be carefully using and not wasting. Sustainable gardening has become a bit of a buzzword as of late, and for good reason. Gardens can

In a diverse environment such as Australia, not everyone has a big backyard. Many of us live in the city, with a small verandah that we use as our yard or garden. In a diverse environment such as Australia, not everyone has a big backyard. Many of us live in the city, with a small

As we get closer to the warmer months, now is a great time to start to prepare the home and the outdoor areas for impending Summer days. But, it doesn’t just stop at the facilities for humans. If you’re into a bit of DIY, you may want to consider a small project to help out

Why should I start a vegetable garden? A lot of people ask this very question, and there are plenty of reasons why. One of the main reasons is to save money! With the increasing cost of living, it’s no surprise that many people want to reduce their grocery bills by growing their own veges. As

Whether you’re a first time buyer or you’ve decided to downsize, it’s likely that your new home will come with a small garden. Some people may be happy with a smaller space as long as there’s somewhere to entertain; others will want to know how to best make use of their small backyard for gardening.

The soil is the foundation of any garden, providing nutrients and water to anchor plants. Made up of several minerals, organic matter, water, air, and a whole host of living organisms, soil differs from garden to garden and region to region. In Perth, many homes sit on ancient sand dunes, meaning the soil is predominantly

Winter tends to be the best season to dedicate time to your garden – the sun isn’t beating down so it’s much easier to be outdoors. Rock gardens can be a wonderful addition to your yard, adding colour and variation to the plants and greenery that surround them. Plus, the plants used in rock gardens

As with all design aspects of the home, there are design trends that crop up each year for your outdoor living areas. This year there is some stunning new trends to apply to your outdoor living areas. You may decide that now is the best time to spruce up your outdoor living space. With these