Yates Anti Rot Phosacid
Many of the fungicides that were once used in the garden were quite dangerous to us and to the environment. Many diseases are also resistant to some of the commonly used fungicides. The good news is that there is now a very safe and effective ... [... more]
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Waterwise Tip
Jen of Royston Park has been given a lovely Red Pierre climbing rose as a gift but she is renting and wants to know if it will grow in a pot. Good news is that it will but just keep in mind that the bigger the pot, the better. A larger pot has ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Your Questions Answered - Indigenous Plants
There is an indigenous plant to suit every situation from pretty lilies and wildflowers to shrubs, climbers, grasses and trees. Even plants perfect for hedges and borders and the good news is that they require little water, fertiliser or ... [... more]
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Presenters: Melissa King
Melissa like many viewer like to keep up with the latest trends and the good news is that colour has made a serious comeback! The best way to bring in-your face colour to the garden is to plant annuals, so Melissa has a look at some of the ... [... more]
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Colin Morris:
Christmas is fast approaching and if you are anything like me you could probably do with a little bit of help in getting ready. The good news is the expert team at Botanix Lifestyle and Garden Centre are ready to help with loads of wonderful ... [... more]
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What to Do - Growing Bromeliads in Melbourne
When we are talking about plants in the Bromeliad family, it includes some 3000 different species and who knows how many hybrids so it makes sense that different varieties requires different amounts of light, water and humidity. The good news is ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Botanix Lifestyle and Garden Centre
Mothers Day is fast approaching and if you are anything like, you are probably still racking your brain wondering what to buy your mum. Well the good news is there is one place where you will find all sorts of wonderful Mother's Day ideas and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Kids' Costumes
Children love to dress up as their favourite characters from story books or movies. The good news from Rita Hill is that these kids' costumes are so easy to make you won't even have to touch a sewing machine. Measure from the child's mid-thigh to ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Print fact sheet - Biscotti
According to nutritionist, Dr Rosemary Stanton, most biscuits aren't very healthy because they contain unhealthy ingredients such as saturated and trans fats, sugar or salt. The good news is that there is a healthy alternative that is quick and ... [... more]
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Buying Big Palms
Palm trees evoke memories of relaxing holidays, secluded tropical beaches and cool, moist rainforests. The good news is that you can instantly create a restful oasis in your own garden: just buy a mature palm, dig a hole and drop it in. Even ... [... more]
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Soft Buffalo
One of the best lawn grasses for shady areas has always been buffalo grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum). It forms a coarse, durable carpet and is reasonably drought tolerant. The good news is that recently some exciting new kinds of buffalo lawn ... [... more]
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Coffee, It's Not All Bad
If you love coffee, Dr Rosemary Stanton has some good news. Studies now show that there are many benefits from drinking coffee. Coffee can perk you up, make you more alert, improve your reaction times, help with some types of memory tests and ... [... more]
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