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Life on the edge
Last weekend we packed our ute and headed bush to Lawn Hill National Park in North West Queensland, Australia. While enjoying a weekend of walking and canoing through the gorge a couple of photo’s were taken… I can not believe that some of these plants survive! Lawn Hill Gorge Fig Tree on the edge Nature’s [...]
Worms are your pot plants worst nightmare
Who would have thought that a pot plant would suffer from compost worm infestation? Everywhere you read that worm castings are the best thing for fertilising your plants, this is no lie. But the very maker of your valuable worm castings can mean a slow growth rate for your plants in pots. The job of [...]
Add value to your house with a great garden!
Recently posted on the TimesOnline in the property section, Stephen Anderton and Lucy Alexander have stated that having ‘A cracking garden’ can add 2 to 10 percent to the value of a property. There are a few rules to follow though, City home owners want a small walled garden with nice pots and furniture. Their [...]
Mulching – AKA Flat Composting
Mulch seems to be the new buzz word here in Australia when people start talking about having water wise gardens. What people don’t realise is that using an organic mulch is the same as adding un-composted compost. In my garden we have very sandy soils which don’t hold a lot of moisture for a long [...]
The New Compost Bin
I’ve been reading an old book a friend loaned me called A Practical Guide to Composting by Frank Haddon, its is all about composting in the home garden in large and small scales. After reading through it a light bulb went on and I have decided to use an existing structure in my yard as [...]
Twist and Spout – Come on everybody!
Ever need a new use for an old PET bottle? Here is a new product that will allow you to use old bottles as watering cans, or use the smaller one to help pour soft drink at home. Bring in the Twist and Spout. We have been using these at home for a month now, [...]
Growing Tomatoes from Seed – It’s easier than you think!
I recently bought some seeds from the Nursery so I could prepare to grow this years tomatoes, these seeds are cherry tomatoes known as ‘Sweetie’. I’ve also got some seeds left over from when I saved some seeds from nice tomato I bought. Using the method detailed in an earlier post on How to Make [...]
Top 8 Drought Resistant Plants for Australia
Each time I plan out a new section of garden I try to make it as low maintenance as possible. A garden bed that will grow happily with some water and fertiliser, some mulch to keep the weeds down and a prune every year or so and requiring minimal water to stay alive. So here [...]
Garden Design with GardenPlanner
Note: This is a genuine review. HomelyCapers does not gain any profit for mentioning this product. Last month I purchased a copy of GardenPlanner help me in designing the final outcome of my back yard. After playing with the trial version, I though that $US19.95 was a bargain. They also have an online version that [...]
Eco Friendly Cleaners
Think about the environment and your wallet next time you need some cleaner for your bathroom and kitchen. These cleaners are safe for the environment and cheap to make. Try them out in your home! Vinegar cleaner All-purpose and long-lasting, this removes grease and dirt. Ideal for stainless steel sinks, tiled and timber surfaces and [...]
About Me
My name is Ben, and I'm a self confessed gardenoholic. My other interests include growing plants, looking at plants, drinking coffee and taking the odd photo. My wife thinks I'm mad, but is getting into the whole garden thing, possibly going mad as well. In my spare time I'm a geologist (must be something about dirt and rocks...)- Get me on Twitter
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