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May 17, 2021

Waterwise Garden Watering

Drought and water restrictions have shown us that water is a scarce and precious resource.  Despite this, it is possible to achieve a thriving and waterwise garden by ensuring your plants and lawns receive the correct amount of water.
May 17, 2021

Autumn planting tips from Seasol

Autumn is a great time to plant just about everything from shrubs and seedlings to vegies. It’s also a great time to plant up containers. The key to success is getting the soil or potting mix right before planting. Here’s a step-by-step plan for good soil preparation before you start […]
May 17, 2021

Green is Healthy

Gardening has always been a part of our daily lives but when Covid-19 struck last year, it became one of the few success stories from the pandemic. Garden centres and nurseries were being stripped of plants and associate products. Green was the talk of the town.
May 11, 2021

Get to know Benara Nursery

Founded in 1963, Benara Nurseries are a proudly Western Australian owned and operated family business that prides itself on being leaders and innovators in living plants. Today, Benara Nurseries has grown to encompass 520 acres that are cared for by more than 350 hardworking staff.
May 11, 2021

It’s all in the GENES

Today there are over 80,000 registered daylily (Hemeorcallis) hybrids, arguably America’s top favourite perennial plant. They are categorised into groups of large blooms, doubles, patterned, spider and UFO shapes, and miniature too. They come in every colour except blue!
May 11, 2021

Composite Vs Timber Decking

Before you start selecting colours or the width of your decking, you’ll need to make an important decision – composite or timber. Both products create a beautiful outdoor area and boast many unique benefits. So which side of the deck do you sit on, composite or timber?
May 11, 2021

Industry Leaders in Sustainable Brushwood Fencing Products with Bowman Brush

Bowman Brush is WA’s premier supplier of sustainable, 100% plantation-grown brushwood fence panels and screening products. Their range includes distinctive, modern brushwood fencing solutions, unique brushwood products, custom sizing, and DIY kits. They also offer an extensive selection of accessories, including Colorbond® framing, decorative features, and various capping options.
May 11, 2021

Bougainvilleas that you can handle

Now, friendlier bougainvilleas that are fantastic for your landscaping and small garden needs.  It all began in the 1980’s… Passionate bougainvillea lover and Brisbane nursery woman, Jan Iredell, made the decision to dedicate her time to specifically breed and grow dwarfed and more compact bougainvilleas…
May 11, 2021

Your Guide to Autumn Planting with Baileys

“Autumn is for planting” was a theme taken up by the nursery industry to guide gardeners towards more successful plantings compared to those in spring and summer. It truly is the ideal time to plant almost anything (but tropical plants) now in WA, with milder temperatures and warm, moist soils […]