5 Reasons Why You Need to Schedule Gutter Maintenance
Here are 5 reasons why you need to schedule gutter maintenance: 1 Prevent gutters and downpipes from clogging Gutters clog as a result of a build up of debris such as leaves, toys, plants, rodents, bird nests and more will cause damage to you r gutters 2 Relieve and prevent further stress on your gutters […]
Vegetable Garden Beds at Edge Early Learning Kelvin Grove
We recently got the opportunity to show the kids how to plant vegetables after building a couple of garden beds for the kids at Edge Early Learning-Kelvin Grove. There are many benefits to gardening with children one of which is the joy it brings to kids as they get to play and learn at the […]
Best Soil for a Vegetable Garden
The best soil for a vegetable garden is rich in organic matter, has free draining, yet it holds onto moisture too. Generally, you want to have a soil pH level of 6.0-7.0 which is slightly acidic to neutral. There are typically 4 main types of soils Sandy Loamy Clay and Silt, which is further broken […]
Autumn Gardening
Gardening in Autumn in Australia is completely different from most countries. The uniqueness comes from the climate around Australia throughout the year. Here we have tropical climates almost 9 months of the year and torrential poor/ flood seasons among the same season as the hottest time of the year. So, gardening for your climate zone […]
How to Choose Plants for Your Garden
Welcome to your guide on choosing plants Choosing plants for your garden can be quite confusing and daunting. There are so many options and just as many questions you need to answer before you even get to the decision part. The main areas to focus on are Purpose Location Style/aesthetics Budget- Of course all of […]
Types of Soil
There are typically 6 main types of soils you will come across: Sandy, Loamy Clay and Silt Peaty Chalky The first 4 can further break down by the % of one vs. the other. See diagram below: Each has its pros and cons and can be great for various plants. Clay soil: Clay soil will […]
Sandpit Ideas
There are so many options in today’s market on what your sandpit can look like. Gone are the days where it is just a hole in the ground or a plain box above ground. Now you can get creative! What to think about when you are building or renovating your sandpit There are 7 main […]
What Elements of Play to Include in Your Playground
There are a lot of elements in a playground to consider when you are looking at your layout. We have previously looked at zoning these areas into 5 zones so you can identify the ways you impact on the learning journey of children as they develop the necessary skills to become brave, confident, creative and […]
Benefits of a Pressure Wash
Benefits of a Pressure Wash Over time the build-up of mould, mildew, deep-set grime, grease, dried grass and dirt in all those easy and not so easy to see spaces on your property become not just an eyesore but can impact the property and the health of users. The benefit of a pressure wash is […]
How to Bring Your Astroturf Back to Life
The best thing about synthetic turf (also referred to as artificial turf or Astroturf) is it’s “low maintenance” requirement compared to natural grass. Depending on the type of artificial turf you have chosen, it can combat the heat, rain, and high foot traffic and still look great after. But it does need some care to […]