Gardening Tips

2015 Garden Designs: The Next Designs to Have

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February 10th, 2015 by

From crazy paving to decking. From vegetable gardens to ‘nightscaping’. The landscape (pardon the pun!) of garden trends are forever changing. The listed fads above are all unique in their own right, from the kooky, to the financially sound. But what’s the next step for your garden? Like anything creative, fashions and trends change with […]

Five Cardinal Rules in Garden Design

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February 3rd, 2015 by

Out of everything you can design in your home, your garden will give you the most opportunities in expressing your individuality and personal style. With a proper system in designing your garden, you can have a little piece of nature in your home. On a single sheet of paper, you can visualise how the garden […]

Stop Hurting Your Garden: Avoid Fertiliser Burn

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November 24th, 2014 by

Most home gardeners know the importance of a good plant fertilisation program in an effort to grow bigger and healthier plants. They pay attention to the proper use of fertilisers to provide plants the nutrients needed for optimum growth. A common mistake committed by first-time gardeners, however, is centred on using too much of it. […]

Our Boxleigh Cedar Planter is Born!

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October 2nd, 2014 by

We are proud to announce our new planter to The Oakleigh Range. This Western Red Cedar Planter has been painstakingly through our design process, having had variations come and go, to finally produce this beautiful piece of furniture. I will report back with some photos of our first installation. Watch this space!

Artificial Lawn Makeover

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October 2nd, 2014 by

Our Client was over the moon when we said that the new Artificial Lawn would be completed on her birthday. No doubt there were a few G&T’s on the lawn that day

4 Tips for an Inexpensive, but Beautiful Garden

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September 26th, 2014 by

Want a magazine worthy garden, but without spending so much? Between the costs of the plants, supplies, and other expenses, the budget for your garden can become surprisingly tight. Still, this doesn’t mean you have to compromise the beauty of your landscape; by spending wisely and making the most of what you have, you can […]

Formal, Urban, or Oriental: Choosing a Garden Design

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June 18th, 2014 by

There are many garden styles, and each is open to the own interpretation of gardeners. Most fall under their country of origin, such as in the case of Chinese, Dutch, and English gardens. Some are categorised by historical empires, like Roman and Persian. They are those that are based on religion, such as Islamic and […]

Make a Splash: Water Feature Ideas for Your Garden

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May 20th, 2014 by

From small ponds and container gardens to shell-shaped fountains, water features are a great way to add visual interest to your garden. Having such attracts wildlife, gives depth to your outdoor space, and provides soothing and relaxing sound effects that mask unwanted noise. Water features come in different types and sizes, and are easily customisable. […]

Ways Technology Can Help With Your Gardening

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May 20th, 2014 by

The article Robomowers: Rise of the Machines, published on The Telegraph, pictures the future of gardening by showing what a robot mower can do. The robot mower can be left on its own to take charge of trimming the grass. One of its smartest functions is to determine the solid items that get in the […]

Small Garden Space, Huge Opportunities

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April 29th, 2014 by

Many homeowners today feel discouraged to transform their small vacant lots into beautiful gardens. They think that the area should be wide and expansive, with more than enough space for roaming around. Modern living standards, however, make this quite improbable. It is difficult now to find properties with large areas fit for gardening, particularly in […]

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