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SoilBest Mulch to Stop WeedsWhich mulch actually suppresses weeds in Perth, how deep it has to go, and what stops working after a season. Take a free trailer home.By Dan Alexander · 20 September 2024 · 4 min readRead the article →
GardenCan You Put Mulch Around Fruit Trees? Our Experts AnswerCan you put mulch around fruit trees? Yes, mulching is a crucial step in ensuring the health and productivity of your trees. Learn more!By Dan Alexander · 21 March 2024 · 3 min read
GardenWhat Is the Best Perlite/Vermiculite Mix Ratio?What is the best perlite/vermiculite mix ratio? Generally, 50/50 is recommended but the answer varies based on a few factors. Read more!By Dan Alexander · 9 October 2023 · 3 min read
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- GardenCan You Put Mulch Around Fruit Trees? Our Experts AnswerCan you put mulch around fruit trees? Yes, mulching is a crucial step in ensuring the health and productivity of your trees. Learn more!By Dan Alexander · 21 March 2024 · 3 min read
- GardenWhat Is the Best Perlite/Vermiculite Mix Ratio?What is the best perlite/vermiculite mix ratio? Generally, 50/50 is recommended but the answer varies based on a few factors. Read more!By Dan Alexander · 9 October 2023 · 3 min read
GardenGarden Landscaping: Top Tips for New Home OwnersGarden landscaping can seem daunting at first if you’re new to it. Here are some landscaping tips for a beautiful yard people will stare at.By Dan Alexander · 5 July 2023 · 5 min read
GardenGardening for Kids: Fun Garden Ideas and ActivitiesGarden activities children will stay with, from what to plant for a fast result to jobs they can own. Come and pick up seeds and soil.By Dan Alexander · 19 May 2023 · 5 min read
GardenA Complete Guide to Mulching for a Vegetable GardenHow deep to lay it, which mulch suits a veggie bed, and why mulching too close to stems rots them. Then come and pick up what you need.By Dan Alexander · 2 February 2023 · 7 min read
GardenPine Bark: Eco-Friendly MulchPine bark mulch is an ideal mulch for a variety of outdoor projects. Find out how to use it for gardening, flowers, plants and bushes.By Dan Alexander · 6 September 2022 · 6 min read
GardenGarden Mulching 101: What You Need to KnowNew to mulching? Read this comprehensive overview on the basics of mulching, plus do's and don'ts to keep in mind for a thriving garden.By Dan Alexander · 28 April 2022 · 6 min read
GardenLandscaping With Limestone Pavers: What You Need to KnowWhy limestone suits Perth gardens, how it wears, what it costs to lay, and where it does not belong. Then come and see the pavers in the yard.By Dan Alexander · 3 March 2022 · 5 min read
GardenSummer Gardening Activities for the Whole FamilyNine summer garden activities to do together, from what to plant to what needs water and when. Then come and pick up the soil and mulch.By Dan Alexander · 9 November 2021 · 7 min read
GardenCompanion Planting: Popular Herbs Compatible with Vegetable PlantsNine herbs worth planting beside vegetables, what each does for its neighbour, and where to put them. Then come and get the mix to plant into.By Dan Alexander · 3 September 2021 · 5 min read
GardenWinter Maintenance for Your Lawn and Garden [Checklist]The basic winter jobs that keep a Perth lawn and garden healthy through the cold, in one checklist. Then come and grab what the list calls for.By Dan Alexander · 19 July 2021 · 5 min read
GardenCreate a Border for Your Property With These Hedge PlantsProperty hedges adds value to your home and makes it attractive. Here are 7 hedge plants that are perfect for the Western Australian seasons.By Dan Alexander · 9 June 2021 · 4 min read
GardenYacon Tubers: Easily Grown but Loaded With Positive BenefitsWhat yacon is, why it is worth a spot in the bed, and how to plant, grow and harvest it in Perth. Come and get the soil to start it in.By Dan Alexander · 5 January 2021 · 4 min read
GardenHow to Plant Bulbs in Summer for a Rainbow of ColoursBulbs are easy to plant, they are easier to nurture than starting your flower garden from seeds, and they have low maintenance requirements.By Dan Alexander · 23 November 2020 · 5 min read
GardenPlant Your Tomatoes in Spring to Savour the Taste All Summer LongStart seedlings in trays for 7 to 10 days, then plant out. What to feed them and how to keep them fruiting. Grab the veggie mix while you are in.By Dan Alexander · 18 September 2020 · 4 min read
GardenHow to Plant Roses in Winter to Reap the Beauty in AutumnWhether you are an avid horticulturist or someone new to gardening, winter is the perfect time to plant bare rooted roses in the garden.By Dan Alexander · 15 July 2020 · 4 min read
GardenLimestone, The Sophistication Your Garden CravesWhat limestone is good for around a house, from walls to paths, and where it is the wrong choice. Come and see the blocks and pavers in stock.By Dan Alexander · 12 May 2020 · 3 min read
GardenBuilding a Vegetable Garden in WA (Your Complete Guide)With proper planning & guidance, you can build a vegetable garden that will thrive in the harsh Western Australian soil. Here's how.By Dan Alexander · 13 April 2020 · 16 min read
GardenHow to Grow Luffa (Loofah) as a Vegetable or SpongeBoth luffa species grow well in Perth, as a vegetable if picked young and a sponge if left. Here is how to do it. Get the soil started with us.By Dan Alexander · 26 September 2019 · 4 min read
GardenSpring Gardening Time Has Arrived in PerthBefore planting, you’ll want to ensure that your soil has the right nutrients, water retention & aeration for optimum growing abilities.By Dan Alexander · 25 August 2019 · 4 min read
GardenStepping & Decorative Stones for Your Lawn, Garden or DrivewayWhere grass gives up under foot traffic, stone takes over. How to lay stepping stones and which stones suit. See the range at the yard.By Dan Alexander · 3 July 2019 · 4 min read
GardenWinter Vegetable Bed Gardening Tips (for Perth)How to plan a winter veggie bed in Perth, what to sow when, and what to feed it. Then come and pick up the veggie mix from the Bibra Lake yard.By Dan Alexander · 18 June 2019 · 4 min read
GardenOur Top 7 Tips for Autumn Gardening in WASeven autumn jobs for a WA garden, from what to plant to what to feed, whether you have gardened for years or not at all. Come in and get set up.By Dan Alexander · 22 March 2019 · 1 min read
GardenSpring Gardening in Western AustraliaGrowing plants/lawn in Perth's sandy soil can be challenging. Here's few tips that will turn sandy soil into a great growing environment.By Dan Alexander · 8 October 2018 · 2 min read
GardenWinter Planting in Perth: Various Ways to Reap What You SowWhat to plant in a Perth winter and how to prepare the beds while the weather still allows it. Come and get the soil and conditioner you need.By Dan Alexander · 25 June 2018 · 4 min read
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LawnTips to Beautify Your Lawn this AutumnWhat to do to a Perth lawn in autumn: when to fertilise, when to top dress, and what to stop doing. Grab the lawn food while you are at the yard.By Dan Alexander · 17 January 2022 · 6 min read
LawnGround Covers: Benefits, Types, and How to PlantWhich ground covers suit Perth, how they spread, and what to plant them into. A low-maintenance alternative to turf. Get the soil sorted with us.By Dan Alexander · 23 March 2021 · 4 min read
LawnHave an Old, Tired Lawn? Understanding the Signs, Causes & CuresHow to read what a worn out lawn is telling you, what caused it, and what actually brings it back. Come and pick up the sand and fertiliser.By Dan Alexander · 7 January 2019 · 3 min read
LawnHow to Care for Your Winter LawnProper care of a lawn during the colder months will ensure that when spring arrives, you’ll have a lush, healthy, green landscape.By Dan Alexander · 13 August 2018 · 3 min read
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- SoilBest Mulch to Stop WeedsWhich mulch actually suppresses weeds in Perth, how deep it has to go, and what stops working after a season. Take a free trailer home.By Dan Alexander · 20 September 2024 · 4 min read
- GardenWhat Is the Best Perlite/Vermiculite Mix Ratio?What is the best perlite/vermiculite mix ratio? Generally, 50/50 is recommended but the answer varies based on a few factors. Read more!By Dan Alexander · 9 October 2023 · 3 min read
SoilHow to Improve Soil Quality in AustraliaTest the pH, work out how much clay and sand you have, then fix what is missing. The full method, and what to buy. Ask us at the counter.By Dan Alexander · 18 September 2023 · 4 min read
SoilWhat Are the Benefits of Using GEOHEX?What the Australian-made GEOHEX grid does for turf, gravel and slopes, and where it is worth using at home. Ask us whether it suits your job.By Dan Alexander · 22 March 2023 · 4 min read
SoilGO Organics Soils vs Regular Soils: A Comparison GuideWhat is in the GO Organics range, how it differs from our standard soils, and when the extra is worth it. See both at the Bibra Lake yard.By Dan Alexander · 7 October 2022 · 4 min read
SoilFood Organics and Garden Organics in WA [A Guide to FOGO]What FOGO is, what belongs in the green bin, and what happens to it afterwards. Then see the compost and soil the process eventually produces.By Dan Alexander · 30 June 2022 · 6 min read
SoilMulching Trees You've Planted in Perth's Sandy SoilHow to mulch a newly planted tree in Perth sand, how deep, and why you keep it off the trunk. Then grab a free trailer and take the mulch home.By Dan Alexander · 4 December 2019 · 4 min read- GardenSpring Gardening in Western AustraliaGrowing plants/lawn in Perth's sandy soil can be challenging. Here's few tips that will turn sandy soil into a great growing environment.By Dan Alexander · 8 October 2018 · 2 min read
- SoilSandy Soil Converts to Nutrient Rich Soil with Organic ConditionersHow to turn Perth sand into soil that holds water and feeds plants, using clay and organic conditioners. Come and get what you need at the yard.By Dan Alexander · 13 March 2018 · 4 min read
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