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A guide to companion planting

Nature has its own advice for gardening, and while the rules are not always hard and fast, experimenting with a few of them could help your garden flourish, relatively pest and disease-free

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How to combat weeds in your vegetable garden

Weeds are always the unwanted plants that feel like they could survive an apocalypse 😳😳 Read about how to combat weeds in your vegetable garden at any stage of growth

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Are you ready for Spring?

As soil temperatures rise and the risk of frost recedes we can safely start planting seeds, seedlings, flowers, trees and shrubs. Read more about what you can do to make sure your garden ready to go!

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Latest Questions & Answers

How deep do I plant the seeds?

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Most seed packets tell you how deep to plant. A rule of thumb is to sow seeds two or three times as deep as they are wide. Take care not to plant seeds to deep. A seed contains a limited supply of stored food to nourish it during germination. If you plant…

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How do I sow grass seed and prepare the ground?

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Prior to sowing it is important to remove all weeds. Perennial weeds should be treated with a McGregor’s Weed Out Advanced as this will kill the roots. Once any weeds have died the area can be dug, removing any roots and large stones. Rake over the area to…

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What are some tips to make sure I get the most out of my seeds?

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Sow seeds in shallow trays or recycled plastic plant punnets. Vegies that hate root disturbance, such as carrots and coriander, can be sown in peat pots. Sow in sterile seed-raising mix. This mix contains slow release fertilisers and fungicides to…

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