by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2024 | Sophie's Tips
Cool season vegies Winter is a great time to plant cool season vegies in the vegie patch, and if you haven’t got one already, why not set one up? Choose a position that is sunny and free from the root competition of trees and large shrubs. If you have good soil,...
by Tim Blake | Mar 10, 2024 | Sophie's Tips
Native Plants Autumn is the perfect time to plant native plants as they will have a chance to get established over winter and be ready to power away in spring. There are a great range of varieties available in every colour you desire, ranging from groundcovers and low...
by Tim Blake | Dec 10, 2023 | Sophie's Tips
Summer Colour Nothing beats the look of stunning hydrangeas in shades of pink, blue and white when they are in full summer bloom. Even as their blooms age they take on attractive autumn tints. Perfect for a shady position where they only get morning sun or filtered...
by Tim Blake | Jun 10, 2023 | Sophie's Tips
Plant…. but prepare first “Get any new garden areas ready for planting by working through organic matter such as compost and aged manures. This turns your soil into a sponge, improves your soils’ structure, and encourages earthworm and microbial activity. Then you can...
by Tim Blake | Mar 10, 2023 | Sophie's Tips
Get Planting “Autumn is the perfect time to plant most plants. With the worst of summer’s heat past, and while there is still warmth in the soil for root systems to grow, plants get six to nine months to get established before next summer. Your Garden Centre is filled...
by Tim Blake | Dec 10, 2022 | 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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