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Practical advice for Adelaide gardens, from beating the summer heat to designing outdoor spaces you will actually use. Written by the team that does the work.

Preparing your Adelaide garden for winter

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Garden Care

Preparing your Adelaide garden for winter

Adelaide winters are mild but wet, and the work you do now sets up a stronger spring. Here is how to get your garden through the cooler months in good shape.

15 June 20262 min read

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Landscaping

How much does landscaping cost in Adelaide?

One of the first questions every homeowner asks. Here is an honest breakdown of what drives landscaping costs in Adelaide and how to get the most from your budget.

1 June 20262 min readRead article

Garden Care

How to prepare your Adelaide garden for summer

Adelaide summers are long, hot and dry. A little preparation in spring sets your garden up to survive the heat and still look its best through the worst of it.

12 May 20263 min readRead article

Plants & Design

Native gardens: a guide to water wise landscaping in SA

A native garden can be stunning, full of birdlife and almost free of watering once established. Here is how to design one that thrives in South Australia.

2 May 20261 min readRead article

Lawns & Turf

Artificial turf vs natural lawn for your Adelaide home

Both can look fantastic, and both have a place. Here is an honest look at the costs, the upkeep and the trade offs so you can choose the right surface for your block.

28 April 20262 min readRead article

Lawns & Turf

Lawn care calendar for Adelaide: month by month

A great lawn is about doing the right thing at the right time. This simple month by month guide keeps Adelaide lawns green, thick and healthy all year.

18 April 20262 min readRead article

Plants & Design

The best low maintenance plants for Adelaide's climate

A beautiful garden does not have to be a demanding one. These hardy performers thrive in Adelaide's hot, dry summers with very little fuss.

10 April 20262 min readRead article

Garden Care

Drip irrigation vs sprinklers: what works best in Adelaide

The right watering system saves water, money and plants. Here is how drip irrigation and sprinklers compare for Adelaide gardens and lawns.

2 April 20261 min readRead article

Landscaping

Landscape design ideas to transform your Adelaide backyard

From zoned outdoor living to water wise planting, these design ideas will help you turn an underused backyard into a space you actually want to spend time in.

22 March 20262 min readRead article

Landscaping

A low maintenance front yard that boosts kerb appeal

Your front yard is the first thing buyers and visitors see. Here is how to create one that looks sharp, lifts your home's value and barely needs a thing.

15 March 20261 min readRead article

Garden Care

When to prune: a seasonal guide for Adelaide gardens

Prune at the wrong time and you can sacrifice a season of flowers or stress a plant in the heat. Here is a simple, season by season guide for Adelaide gardens.

5 March 20262 min readRead article

Garden Care

Tree removal and stump grinding: what to know

Removing a tree is rarely a simple job. Here is what every Adelaide homeowner should understand before a tree comes down, from safety to stumps to regulations.

20 February 20262 min readRead article

Garden Care

Why landlords should invest in garden maintenance

For Adelaide landlords and property managers, regular garden maintenance protects the asset, keeps tenants happy and avoids costly surprises at the end of a lease.

5 February 20261 min readRead article

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