A healthy garden is an achievement to be admired, and something to be consumed in the case of fruits and vegetables. But, a healthy garden also requires time and attention that begins with the soil preparation for planting the first seeds, plants, bushes, hedges, fruit trees, or any other foliage that will grow on your property.
Bibra Lake Soils has a variety of soils which are ideal for gardening in the Perth region. If you are not sure what your soil composition is or what soil you will need for your garden, you can bring a sample to Bibra Lake Soils for an analysis.
For every garden foliage, there is a season. You’ll love the colourful results of all your efforts when you plant your garden at the right time of the year. One great month-by-month garden planting guide for the Perth area is by the Gardening Gals.
When planning your outdoor projects, remember that flower beds, vegetables, trees, and bushes will grow, thrive, and bloom if treated with the right fertiliser and mulch for the type of planting to be done. You’ll find garden fertilisers here, and a choice of garden mulches here.
Winter is often considered just one of the four annual seasons by most people. But, homeowners see these few months as the time to nurture and repair their lawns and gardens from the harsh summer sun and the harvesting of plants throughout the autumn. Now is the time when tender loving care is needed to…
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Adding low-to-medium level hedges around your property edges can provide both a touch of beauty and an increase in the value of your home. These hedges can reduce neighbouring noises while providing you with a definite property line. Using hardy, drought-resistant, low-maintenance, native Australian plants and bushes is a wonderful way to sustain the regional…
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If you are looking for a new vegetable to plant this year, may we recommend the taste-tempting yacon tuber? This vegetable has a unique flavour that is delectable whether eaten hot or cold. The yacon tuber has been growing (pun intended) in Australian popularity for the past decade. While the yacon may be part of…
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Nothing says summer like bright sunshine and bright, beautiful flowers. And some of the most elegant, colourful flowers blossom from potted bulbs. Bulbs are easy to plant, they are easier to nurture than starting your flower garden from seeds and they have low maintenance requirements. When you plot out your flower garden with a variety…
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The time of the year has arrived that gardeners look forward to eagerly. With longer daytime sunshine and warmth, it’s time to get outside and plant our favourite taste of summer: Tomatoes. The annual tomato growing season in the greater Perth area is from August through November. With the wide selection of tomatoes, you will…
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With their variety of striking colours and their aromatic scents, roses are the best known and most popular members of the flower family. Whether you are an avid horticulturist or someone new to the gardening experience, winter is the perfect time to plant bare rooted roses in the garden or in a pot. Bare rooted…
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What is Limestone? Limestone is one of the oldest, most durable natural stones known to man. There are historical limestone floors in Israel that have been dated as far back as 7000 BCE. Today, the world uses more than 5 billion tons of limestone in one form or another for construction and health benefits. …
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The idea of having a vegetable garden in your backyard is indeed fascinating. However, most people would turn away from it because they get overwhelmed with all the tasks involved. In truth, you can have a successful vegie garden with little to no experience in gardening. With proper planning and guidance, you can build a…
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Planning a bountiful garden comes to mind when warmer weather arrives. If you are looking for something different to add to your garden this year, you might think about growing luffa gourds. The luffa, also spelled as loofah, is a member of the cucumber family. The ridged gourd species is the Luffa Acutangula and the…
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Without a doubt, as the weather warms up and the days are getting longer, our attention turns to the beautification of our lawns, plants, and gardens. There is a renewed energy in the air, energy to get outside, and energy to get chores accomplished. But, before placing your favourite vegetables, flowers, plants or bushes in…
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