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Protect you and your family's feet from these nasty prickles in your lawn! Bindii, also known as Soliva sessilis or "jo-jo," is a low-growing, invasive weed that produces painful, prickly seeds. This pesky weed can be a significant problem in home lawns, parks, and recreational areas, where the spiky seeds can make walking, playing, or even [...]
During Winter, many gardeners pack away their tools, wrongly believing it's time to take a break from planting. But what if we told you that winter presents an excellent opportunity, especially for creating windbreaks and shelter belts? Far from being a dormant period, Australia’s unique winter climate opens the door to not only safeguard your [...]
Stone Fruit Lovers, Take Note: Leaf Curl Season is Approaching! As the chill of winter begins to lift, a crucial time for your stone fruit trees is fast approaching. If you've ever watched with dismay as your promising peach or nectarine tree fell victim to the dreaded leaf curl, you'll know all too well that prevention [...]
Imported Red Fire Ants The invader is small, aggressive, and has a fiery bite. It's the Imported Red Fire Ant, a pest that has made its way from South America into South East Queensland. These minute monsters are not just an annoyance but a severe ecological and public health issue, infiltrating our homes, gardens, and public [...]
Gardening in Australia's diverse climate can be both a delight and a challenge. One of the more formidable challenges involves dealing with stubborn and invasive weeds, such as the Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata). A pretty flower to the uninformed eye, but beneath its deceptive charm, this insidious weed, originally from Central and South America, wreaks [...]
The 2023 Qld Garden Expo was a truly spectacular event for gardening enthusiasts and plant lovers all across Queensland and, indeed, Australia. Held in the picturesque hinterland town of Nambour on the Sunshine Coast from the 7th to the 9th of July, this three-day extravaganza was a must-see event for green thumbs and novice gardeners [...]
For many Australians, our lawns are not just plots of land - they represent our deep-rooted affinity for the great outdoors. They serve as tranquil retreats, spaces where we can connect with the natural world in our very own backyard. A verdant, well-tended lawn doesn't merely beautify our homes; it significantly contributes to our overall [...]
Hello, green thumbs and soil enthusiasts! Today, we're thrilled to announce an exciting new product line that is set to revolutionise the world of organic farming and gardening: Biota Vegaline Liquid Fertilisers & Biota Calcium. These unique products are the first of their kind in Australia, offering a Organic and Vegan-Friendly solution to your fertilising needs!Green, [...]
G'day, fellow gardeners and green thumbs! Today, we're exploring the importance of compost in gardening and agriculture and how you can supercharge your compost for even better results. Microbe-based products can accelerate the decomposition process and create a nutrient-rich environment that helps your plants thrive.Setting up your compost correctly To create the perfect compost, it's crucial [...]
Tips and Tricks to Eliminate Clover from Your Lawn There's no denying that a lush, green lawn is every homeowners dream. However, pesky weeds like clover can ruin your grass's overall appearance and health. While clover is not a prickly pain like Bindii, it's still an unwelcome guest on your lawn. That's why we're here to [...]
The short answer: nutgrass keeps beating you because it isn't a grass and it isn't a broadleaf weed — it's a sedge. That single fact is why your normal lawn weeder does nothing to it, why pulling it out makes it worse, and why it reappears every summer. Kill it properly with a halosulfuron-based herbicide [...]
Preparing your soil for new plantings is essential to ensure a successful and bountiful crop! Whether you are growing vegetables, flowers, roses, or fruit trees, the key to a bumper harvest is spending as much time on soil preparation as you do planting the plants themselves. Proper preparation can prepare your plants for success, leading [...]
