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Drip irrigation – make every drop count

Do you want to have irrigation that does not end up watering the path or the road when it is windy? Do you want to hand water less often or not at all? Do you want to water a much larger area than your water pressure will allow with a standard irrigation set up?

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Which native plants are scented?

Here is a list of my favourite WA plants that will create a beautiful fragrance in your garden as their flowers will fill the air with pleasant smells. Some of these plants are very tough and drought hardy like Hakeas and Grevilleas

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Which native plants flower in summer?

Whilst WA natives are renowned for their winter/spring show there are many that will flower in summer and grow happily in your garden. They range from trees, shrubs, ground covers and annuals.

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Can I grow fruit trees in pots?

When you think fruit trees you might be thinking huge trees and large backyards. Did you think that fruit trees weren’t an option because you only have a small backyard and its all paved?

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Who is the best mural artist in Perth?

Well this scenario confronted me whilst doing a garden design in South Guildford. The client had an over run small garden and a few pots along the wall. The first challenge was to re-establish the existing garden and create a small but beautiful bird attracting garden.

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How to grow plants vertically?

Espalier is an ancient technique of controlling woody plant growth to produce fruit. Modern day Espalier utilizes a wide range of flowering nonedible plants also such as vines, shrubs and trees.

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What is the best edging for my garden beds?

When designing a garden edging is very important from both a visual and practical perspective. Edging will create beautiful lines in your design and give different garden areas definition.

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Which native plants are edible?

There is an abundance of food out there if you know what to look for and you are trained in identifying each plant. Across Australia the food varies allot and some of the nicest native fruits and berries can be found in far northern NSW to far northern QLD.

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What plants are suitable for shady areas in the garden?

With smaller properties and sometimes taller houses and other structures there are more shadows cast over your beloved garden beds especially during winter.

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July – Wildflower gardens are looking amazing

Now is the time to get rid of that struggling lawn that was installed in an area that doesn’t get enough winter sun and ends up being full of weeds and a headache every single year, or improve your predominately European style gardens that are full of exotic plants that in winter look depressing until the weather eventually warms up after many months of dormancy.

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