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Pressure washer hose 

After you have cleaned down the pressure washer, release the trigger on the handgun and drain the hose

Disconnect the hose from the machine and hang it on a hook in the shed.

This will allow the hose to be free from kinks which could cause a blow out as the sidewall of the hose is compromised

Sharp Equipment

Cutting tools need to be sharp, there is no substitute 

Loppers, secauteurs, hedge pruners all need to be sharp

Some tools that no one considers sharpening are garden spades. They work a lot more effectively if the are sharpened. Less effort to use makes for an easier day in the garden 

Secauteurs

Cleaning and sharpening secauteurs will make them last a lot longer, but will also allow you to cut cleanly and efficiently

Buy quality Secauteurs that will last the test of time. Quality equipment improves the health of your plants by allowing you to cut cleanly 

Battery Irrigation Timer

If you have a battery operated Irrigation timer, change the batteries twice a year

I usually set a reminder on my phone for when daylight saving begins and ends to change the batteries out. 

This way your timer will operate perfectly year round 

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Aerating your lawn

Aerating the lawn is simply making small holes in the top surface of the lawn

It allows nutrients like fertiliser to reach the roots as well as water

On a lawn that is used a lot, the topsoil will compact. When you water the lawn pools of water appear which drain slowly

You can use a garden fork, aerating sandals or an aeration or coring machine to do this. The only tip is to get deep enough that you penetrate the compacted layer of topsoil

Cordless Garden Equipment

 When you buy new cordless equipment always register the product with the manufacturer.

 Generally you get a longer warranty if you register your equipment online

Always photograph your receipt as proof of purchase just in case something happens with the machine

Weed Mat

Weed mat can be a valuable ally in keeping weeds at bay

The secret is to use a geotextile fabric weed mat

Most weed mats are 2 dimensional mats, which the weeds can penetrate easily

Geotextile fabric is woven and multi-layered, weeds simply can't penetrate, although water will still be able to seep through it

Lawn Health 

To keep your lawn healthy year round, apply slow release fertiliser 4 times a year.

If you do your fertilising at the beginning of each season your lawn will benefit long term

A healthy lawn will naturally keep weeds to a minimum 

After 30 years in the garden industry, its time to pass on a few tips and shortcuts .......

Ask the gardener

If you have a question or simply need advice you can contact us below

Plants and Location

When it comes to planning and planting your garden it is all about Location

Each individual plant requires different amounts of sunlight or shade to thrive and grow well

When purchasing from a nursery, check the plant label for amount of sun or shade a plant requires

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Sharp Equipment

Cutting tools need to be sharp, there is no substitute 

Loppers, secauteurs, hedge pruners all need to be sharp

Some tools that no one considers sharpening are garden spades. They work a lot more effectively if the are sharpened. Less effort to use makes for an easier day in the garden 

Secauteurs

Cleaning and sharpening secauteurs will make them last a lot longer, but will also allow you to cut cleanly and efficiently

Buy quality Secauteurs that will last the test of time. Quality equipment improves the health of your plants by allowing you to cut cleanly 

Battery Irrigation Timer

If you have a battery operated Irrigation timer, change the batteries twice a year

I usually set a reminder on my phone for when daylight saving begins and ends to change the batteries out. 

This way your timer will operate perfectly year round 

​

​

Aerating your lawn

Aerating the lawn is simply making small holes in the top surface of the lawn

It allows nutrients like fertiliser to reach the roots as well as water

On a lawn that is used a lot, the topsoil will compact. When you water the lawn pools of water appear which drain slowly

You can use a garden fork, aerating sandals or an aeration or coring machine to do this. The only tip is to get deep enough that you penetrate the compacted layer of topsoil

Cordless Garden Equipment

 When you buy new cordless equipment always register the product with the manufacturer.

 Generally you get a longer warranty if you register your equipment online

Always photograph your receipt as proof of purchase just in case something happens with the machine

Weed Mat

Weed mat can be a valuable ally in keeping weeds at bay

The secret is to use a geotextile fabric weed mat

Most weed mats are 2 dimensional mats, which the weeds can penetrate easily

Geotextile fabric is woven and multi-layered, weeds simply can't penetrate, although water will still be able to seep through it

Food for thought

Not all plants will thrive just because you like them

You are not a " plant killer "

It comes down to understanding what your plants need, a mixture of sunlight, water, nutrients and of course having a green thumb 

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Ask the gardener

If you have a question or simply need advice you can contact us below

Pruning

Sometimes you need to take stock of the situation

A heavy prune can help a plant regenerate  and go on to look wonderful for years to come 

Dead wood can allow diesease to get a hold of a plant, so get rid of it 

Mulching 

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Mulching is an effective way to improve soil condition, when applied correctly

Mulch should be spread at a depth of 7.5 cm to effectively block weed growth

By using mulch on your garden beds it will lessen the amount of water required to keep plants happy and healthy 

Grass seed

 Now is the time to take action

Those pesky lawn repair jobs can now be undertaken

With the warmer weather approaching , it is the perfect time to over seed your lawn and top-dress to fill patches in the lawn

Remember keep the area to be sown moist  and let mother nature take care of germination