Winter in Ipswich brings cold nights and warm days, perfect for gardening. Mulch to maintain soil temperature, fertilise with Silica and Potash, and protect young plants from frost. Start a herb garden, plant seed potatoes, and enjoy winter blooms like camellias. Maintain your lawn, care for fruit trees, and focus on herbs and leafy greens in your vegetable patch. Keep your garden thriving all winter with these expert tips.
Poinsettias are amazing plants. They will grow in full sun, full shade, indoors or outdoors. They can handle most soil types, the cold, the dry, the heat.
Azaleas are the blaze of colour that brings warmth to the cooler months garden. These divine mass flowering plants will do well for many years but they do need a little TLC to look their best.
Transform your patchy lawn into a lush green paradise with these expert lawn care tips. Learn how to aerate, use soil wetting agents, fertilize, and control weeds organically. Say goodbye to unwanted invaders and welcome a healthy, vibrant lawn just in time for Christmas. Get ready for backyard cricket and envy-inducing lawns with our comprehensive lawn care guide.
Kangaroo paws belong to the genus Anigozanthos, which are native to south western Western Australia. This area of Australia is dryer, slightly warmer and the soil is sandy...very sandy. A little different to Ipswich's climate and soil.
Forget all you know about Aloes. Now imagine a beautiful structural plant with colourful flowers that make birds sing, bees buzz and nature do a happy dance.
Cyclamens are the perfect indoor or shade plant for the cooler months. They have a long continuous flowering period – usually from April until October.
The rose has long been a source of fascination and meaningfulness for cultures around the world. I have never claimed to know the secrets of growing roses in a climate where for about six months of the year we have what feels like 100% humidity but here are a few of my tips.
The perfect plant is called Pieris Japonica 'Temple Bells'. This beautiful plant can be used as a feature plant in a pot or as a low hedge in a garden. It is versatile, easy to maintain and looks good all year whether it’s hot or frosty cold.