How does your soil health stack up? Soil health refers to the physical, mineral and biological condition of the soil and its potential to sustain biological functioning, absorb water and promote plant and animal nutrition and health. Healthy soils are better able to...
Home grown Tomato secrets 1. Choose a bright and airy spot Plant tomatoes – leaving room between plants for air to circulate – where they will get at least 10 hours of light per day during the summer season. 2. Rotate your crop The key to keeping a healthy...
I want to grow a vertical garden Vertical gardens are just the ticket for gardeners who are short on space, and they’re great for brightening a bare wall with flowers, greenery or edibles The key to growing up (and let“s face it, if you are a keen gardener, you“ll...
I need to control my thirsty garden Most plants give plenty of warning signs of water deficiency before seriously wilting. Leaves and stems become less turgid, leaves hang and stems slump But if your garden is constantly in need of more water than you are prepared to...
I want to grow a native garden Growing a native garden makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons Firstly, many people like the look of native plants with their sometimes surprising flowers and the general sense of Australia-ness they give. Nothing like a golden wattle...
I want to roll out my turf and give it the best chance It is easy being green lawn in your garden Step 1. Put out a layer of Jeffries Special Soil to approximately 75mm Step 2. Roll out your turf Step 3. Water Step 4. Relax in your garden with your feet up and sipping...
I want to raise seeds and pot plants Not all soils are created equal — and if you are raising seeds and potting plants, you need a suitable growing medium. For the best choice, we recommend Jeffries Premium Potting Mix and as a great choice, we recommend Jeffries...
I want to make over my garden Need a general spruce up for Christmas or getting ready to sell your home? Fancying up the garden can be as easy as putting on a layer of mulch. It is that simple. Move over basic bark, our range of Forever Mulches — red, black and brown...
Working together to reduce food waste: Café Troppo Café Troppo is a sustainable cafe committed to working with and within our environment serving the finest organic coffee and food. Conveniently located at 42 Whitmore Square in Adelaide, it offers variety of...
When you just want healthy soil When you give soil the food and support it needs, it becomes something marvellous There are two sure-fire ways of improving your soil health at any time of the year Plant cover crops Planting and growing cover crops will benefit your...
What is the major difference between compostable and biodegradable packaging? Compostable packaging is made of plant materials which decomposes into natural elements, leaving no toxicity in the soil. Contrarily biodegradable packaging have additives that over time...
6 DECIDUOUS TREES FOR YOUR GARDEN THIS WINTER Winter is traditionally the season for planting bare-root deciduous plants including deciduous fruit trees, deciduous ornamental trees, shrubs and of course roses. Take time and plan ahead when selecting plants like trees....
Not just a new month but a whole new season, yes winter is upon us. This does not mean the end of gardening though. These gardening tips and tricks are easy and affordable: #1 Liquid Fertilise Your Plants This will keep them in top shape along with improving the...