The world has definitely changed in the last year and a half. Some of us are back working in the office and some of us are still working from home. Some of us are working in small, dark second bedrooms, corner spaces, internal rooms, and more where, much like being at the office, we’re out
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All too often we focus on spring and summer as a time for planting. But did you know that you can also plant in winter? In Australia there is no set of rules when it comes to gardening. Our incredibly varied climate makes a garden possible all year round no matter if you live in
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Fiddle figs are one of the most popular, eye-catching plants in any home or office. These lush, beautiful plants make a striking impact. They have become the ultimate plants to have in your home or office thanks to the influence of social media. But when things start to go wrong and your fiddle leaf fig
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When the weather reports call for freezing temperatures to come, we begin thinking of winter pyjamas, winter woollies, and household heating. But we don’t always think about the affect cold and freezing weather has on our plants. Today we are going to discuss what frost is, the dangers of frost to your garden, and how
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Our beloved indoor plants offer clean air, free of dust and toxins. They also create a calming, green atmosphere of wellbeing that livens up every home and space. But all too many of us fell we have bad luck with houseplants. Or, even worse, we have the dreaded “black thumb”! Does this sound familiar? You
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We all like our privacy. And this is especially true, now, as we’re spending more and more time at home. With us all spending more time at home, we want to enjoy the privacy of our backyards. If you have neighbours who might be a bit too friendly, or who like to pry, we recommend
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Water is essential for all forms of life on this planet. Our plants, especially, need water to grow. Which leads many people to think that giving your container plants a little extra water, it can only make things better. Unfortunately, overwatering indoor plants and container plants is one of the biggest issues plant owners face.
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No matter how big or small your garden is, slugs and snails are you worst enemy. These insatiable pests can consume several times their own body weight in food in one day. That means a lot of damage to your plants. Snail and slugs can seem to appear out of nowhere, especially when the weather
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The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is the “it” houseplant on social media. After five years, it is still dominating social media, and it is easy to see why! Fiddle-leaf figs are perfect focal points for your room and your garden. You can set them in floor-standing pots. These plants can grow to at least 6
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Indoor plants are a stunning addition to every home and can even help purify your air. But it’s important to remember that your plants are a kind of indoor garden, even if they’re just pot plants. And plants bring with them a variety of insects. While many of these are beneficial, others are annoying or
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