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The guide to establishing and maintaining Kikuyu turf.

How to Grow and Maintain Kikuyu Grass

Greenthumb Guide

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A close-up shot of a bleeding heart flower.

The Strangest Flowers on Earth

Giggles in the Garden

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Gardening Without Digging?

Permaculture Power

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How a Swale Can Be a Perfect...

Landscaping Lore

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A happy woman working in an office next to an office tree.

How (and which) Office Plants Improve Your...

Trips to Tranquillity

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Autumn Garden Maintenance Checklist

February 9th, 2017 Fantastic Team Greenthumb Guide

Melbourne winters are mild, but preparation is key. For those who like to keep their hands to the soil we’ve made an autumn preparations checklist.

6 Australian Plants That Belong in a Sci Fi Movie

February 1st, 2017 Fantastic Team Giggles in the Garden

Nature is weird. Australian Nature even more so. We found some of the more curious floral oddities that would be just as at home in fiction as in ‘Straya.

Bottled Lightning: Catch Energy in Your Garden

January 20th, 2017 Fantastic Team Permaculture Power

Learn what Nature can give you for free and some examples on how to harness it in your garden!

Compost: The Gardener’s Gold

December 1st, 2016 Trevor Morton Permaculture Power

Compost is to a dedicated gardener what salt is to a master chef. Learn how to make your own compost and ditch artificial fertilisers altogether.

The Awesomeness of Roof Gardens

November 24th, 2016 Fantastic Team Landscaping Lore

Roof gardens have been around since ancient Mesopotamia and Rome, and in modern days we can scientifically prove their benefits to the urban environment.