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How to maintain a lush green lawn through an Australian Summer
For the last two years, I’ve struggled to maintain a green, lush lawn. I often get a spurt of lush green growth some time between Spring and Summer, after a dose of slow-release fertiliser and decent rainfall, but then it slowly goes down hill from there as the weather warms up. How low or high Read more
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What Spring looks like in my garden this year
When Spring rolled around on September 1, it really did feel like the seasons had changed, with Geraniums flowering, the California poppy turning out a stunning orange display and the symbolic Daffodil almost blooming. It all happened over the course of a week in the garden. I’m also looking forward to my Bottlebrushes flowering and Read more
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Geraniums: Growing the plant that never dies
Geraniums (or Pelargoniums) are possibly the easiest plant to propagate. I started off with a few cuttings from my grandparents’ garden and they’ve blossomed ever since. My grandfather cut a bunch of them out of his wide-ranging garden and handed them to me in a bucket with water. I potted them up that warm night Read more
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How to take care of a Monstera deliciosa
The Monstera deliciosa is great for those new to taking care of indoor plants. Their popularity stems from their looks and hardiness. The variegated ones are the most popular, with a cutting on offer for $650 back in 2019 – though they’ve since come down in price and you can generally pick up a variegated Read more
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