Here you will find helpful musings on all things green.
Have you had a close look at your citrus trees lately? If not, check them against these photos… Are there swollen looking lumps appearing on your tree at the end of the branches? Early stage Advanced stage These ugly, swollen lumps are “galls” caused by the Gall Wasp. Their eggs are laid in the branches […]
Keep an eye on your lawn through the rest of winter! This winter we have experienced some unusual weather! And with it will come fungal problems on lawns. Have a look at your lawn to see if it has any circular dead patches or patches that appear to be dying off. These photos were taken […]
For the past 22 years, I have visited clients and assisted them with turf and irrigation system problems. Over this time, I have developed one of the most efficient programs to restore these problems once identified by my diagnostic tools. This article covers the top 20 reasons why your lawn is not green. 1. The lawn […]
In this article, I share the Top 10 reasons why plants and trees fail to thrive. First, let me briefly outline the reasons below before enlarging on each point. (For more information on each point, click on the jumplink provided.) 1. Impoverished Soil Here we’re talking about low nitrogen and seemingly lifeless soil. Soil preparation […]
The first place to start with almost anything in your garden is the foundation ‘the soil’. Why? Because the soil is your ecosystem and its health will determine your tree or plant’s success or failure. So, let’s take a look at the important topic of soil preparation and drainage. Start by developing a good understanding […]
Question: What’s the worst thing about investing in a garden irrigation system? Answer: It’s the problems that develop over time … problems you can’t see! These can be costly through excess water, wasted power or worse, a poor result for your garden. Solution: Our 25-point irrigation check and report program will uncover these problems guaranteed. […]
October time is mid-spring transitional time and just look at those amazing blossoms. I have seen some amazing crab apples this year. Why is it a transitional time? Mainly because the soil temperatures start to rise sparking the changes in our plants, that cause sap to flow. This is also the time when many insects […]
Yes, spring has arrived early this year! Some blossoms even started opening in mid-August. The trees now look beautiful. As the weather warms up, so do the ground temperatures. As lawns and trees begin their nutrient uptake proper fertilising and soil conditioning should now be front of our mind. It’s time to get into your […]
Aim to complete most of your pruning by mid-August, so there is still a bit of time to get cracking and finish any unpruned trees, roses or cane fruit. Dead heading winter annuals will keep them blooming for a little longer until the heat knocks them over. A liquid feed overhead will also help feed […]
Well, by now if you are growing any stone fruit, you should have all your leaves cleaned up and applied a copper spray to your trees. Depending what you’re using, this application should be repeated to ensure a good cover through winter, particularly after heavy rain events. Pre-emergent weed killers can be applied to couch […]
