15 December 2022
Adding mulch to your garden can provide everything from added nutrients to superior water retention, and there are several types of mulch to suit a wide range of needs. Choosing the right one is important, and many gardeners find that sugar cane mulch makes the most sense. Made from dried sugar cane leaves and tops, it's available throughout Australia and offers a wide range of benefits. Here are just four.
14 December 2021
A layer of mulch over your garden or farm comes with many benefits. For instance, it helps conserve the soil's moisture, cools the soil, promotes its quality and reduces weed growth by limiting the light needed for weed seeds to sprout. However, while mulch is typically readily available, several types of mulches exist. Therefore, before ordering your mulch supplies, it pays to know a thing or two about the type of mulch you select.
16 November 2020
You might wonder whether the work of spreading mulch across your garden beds is worth the time and effort. However, doing so will save time plus beautify the landscape. Several reasons for a mulch project follow below. Hinders Weeds Mulch helps to eliminate a tedious garden chore: weeding. By covering the soil with a mulch barrier, you'll prevent sunlight from helping the weeds to sprout. As a result, you can spend your time being creative rather than undertaking routine tasks.
14 April 2020
For millions of Australians, being out in the open, under the sky, feels like it was in their blood. These green thumbs come in all shapes and sizes, from the very young to the more fragile older people who still love to keep themselves busy maintaining a healthy lawn. However, gardening is quite a physically intensive task, and for those that are more limited due to their physical condition, it can be very disheartening not to be able to do what used to be a quick task.
22 April 2019
If your wedding day is fast approaching and you're trying to decide if you should buy some flower arrangements or hire a few indoor plants for the venue, here are three reasons why you might want to opt for the latter. It's More Eco-Friendly If you like to think of yourself as an environmentally-responsible person, then it is worth using the services of an indoor plant hire company rather than a florist when the time comes to begin decorating your wedding venue.
12 October 2018
Everyone understands that adding mulch to a tree nursery or garden does a world of good to it. However, not all mulch is created equal, and if you are new to gardening, you might end up getting a product which will harm your garden more than it will improve it. Countless garden supply stores and garden supply delivery services will advertise their mulch and term it as the best; however, it is your responsibility to look at the available mulch and pick what best suits your needs.
30 November 2016
If you're planning on doing some long-overdue garden maintenance then you'll no doubt be left with a mass of waste material, lots of which may be organic matter. As part of Australia's Department for the Environment and Energy plan to clean up both urban and rural areas, you can ensure that you do your part by responsibly disposing of waste in a skip, or better still recycle it. You'll be indirectly supporting the Green Army community project initiative, even if you are unable to dedicate your own time to helping them.