by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2026 | Sophie's Tips
Sophie’s tip for Christmas plants “If you want to give a plant with a Christmas theme you can’t go past a poinsettia, in either the traditional red, or one of the other pretty shades. They are great value and although I treat them as annual, I still enjoy them ’til...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2026 | Sophie's Tips
Plant now “Plant now. This is the best time of year to plant most plants, both native and exotic, as it gives them 6 to 9 months to get their root systems growing and become established prior to the next summer’s heat. The choices are fantastic in nurseries and garden...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2026 | Sophie's Tips
Rose tip “Repeat flowering roses need to be pruned in winter and to do this you need a good pair of sharp secateurs, a pair of good thorn proof gloves or gauntlets, and maybe a pair of loppers or a good pruning saw. The reason we prune is to assist the rose’s natural...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2026 | Sophie's Tips
Natives “Australian Native plants add colour and interest to gardens and are the best way to attract native birds, bees and butterflies to your backyard. Choose varieties that come from similar climate zones within Australia to ensure you are choosing plants which are...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2026 | Sophie's Tips
Add colour to Christmas “Jazz up your garden and entrances with strategically placed pots or baskets of colour. They could be massed displays of annuals, or a combination of different plants with interesting foliage, form and colourful flowers. This is a great way to...
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