What to plant as the Illawarra warms up
Choose a manageable mix of vegetables, herbs and flowers, then plant in smaller batches so the harvest does not arrive all at once.
Read the note →Ideas from a local garden
Garden
Notes.
Practical observations, seasonal jobs and growing ideas for gardens around Coledale and the Northern Illawarra. No jargon—just useful places to start.
Refreshing a preschool’s outdoor areas
How a detailed clean-up improved the presentation of learning spaces, paths, the entrance and car park.
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Refreshing an established apartment garden
How careful weeding, targeted mulch and a detailed clean-up restored three mature garden beds.
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A manageable garden for a busy family
A practical rhythm for lawns, edges, weeds and established garden beds.
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Fresh mulch: what it does and how to get it right
Why preparation matters as much as the mulch itself.
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Planning a raised bed you’ll enjoy using
Position, access, soil and planting choices before assembly begins.
Read the note →A note from Anthony
Every garden is different.
These notes are a starting point. Sun, wind, drainage and the way you use your space all matter. If you would like help working out what suits your garden, tell me what you have in mind.
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