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  • Real World Gardener Lawn Alternative Considerations in Design Elements
    DESIGN ELEMENTS
    Lawn alternatives: considerations
    Do you have places in the garden where your lawn just will not grow?
    Perhaps it's in a shady part where moss seems to appear in winter instead of green lawn.
    Or is it under or near trees where the tree root competition is too much and the lawn is patchy?
    Then again, you may be just tired of the constant mowing during the warmer months of the year and want to swap mowing for low maintenance lawn alternatives.
    So what are the considerations?
    Let's find out.
    I'm talking with Glenice Buck, landscaper and consulting arborist with www.glenicebuckdesigns.com.au 
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    Lush lawns need lots of maintenance such as watering, fertilising and mowing.
    If you live in a region that experiences periods of intense heat and drought, this type of lawn may not be possible to maintain. 
    Looking at brown lawn is not that much fun so exploring other options that need less frequent irrigation is a good alternative.
    Unless you make the right lawn alternative choice, you may be swapping the mowing for the weeding.
    Over the coming weeks, Glenice will talk about what lawn alternatives suit high foot traffic and low foot traffic areas.
    7 min
  • Real World Gardener Lawn Alternative Considerations in Design Elements
    DESIGN ELEMENTS
    Lawn alternatives: considerations
    Do you have places in the garden where your lawn just will not grow?
    Perhaps it's in a shady part where moss seems to appear in winter instead of green lawn.
    Or is it under or near trees where the tree root competition is too much and the lawn is patchy?
    Then again, you may be just tired of the constant mowing during the warmer months of the year and want to swap mowing for low maintenance lawn alternatives.
    So what are the considerations?
    Let's find out.
    I'm talking with Glenice Buck, landscaper and consulting arborist with www.glenicebuckdesigns.com.au 
    Add caption
    Lush lawns need lots of maintenance such as watering, fertilising and mowing.
    If you live in a region that experiences periods of intense heat and drought, this type of lawn may not be possible to maintain. 
    Looking at brown lawn is not that much fun so exploring other options that need less frequent irrigation is a good alternative.
    Unless you make the right lawn alternative choice, you may be swapping the mowing for the weeding.
    Over the coming weeks, Glenice will talk about what lawn alternatives suit high foot traffic and low foot traffic areas.
    7 min
  • Real World Gardener Battery Operated Tools part 2 in Tool Time
    TOOL TIME
    Battery Operated Garden Tools part 2
    Last week, part 1 of the topic of battery operated garden tools was aired because there was so much to be said about them.
    This week, it’s part 2 with a brief summary of what points that were touched on in part 1.
    So, the new wave of garden tools are battery operated.
    Let’s get into the topic
    I'm talking with Tony Mattson, general manager of www.cutabovetools.com.au
    Batteries for garden tools can be purchased as 3, 4, 5, and 6 Amp Hours.
    How long the battery lasts depends on which garden equipment you are using and how much load you will be putting on that particular piece of equipment.
    It's advisable to buy two batteries at the initial purchase so that one can be charging while you are using the other.
    Typically, recharging batteries takes between 30 - 45 minutes.
    TIP: batteries aren't interchangeable between brands.
    Battery operated lawnmowers don't leave a tread.
    Make your brand selection based on the range of equipment that meets your needs.
    Battery powered tools are easier to start, lighter, have no petrol smell, and best of all are much quieter and cheaper to run.
    If you're wondering whether or not a battery operated lawnmower will cut through buffalo or kikuyu lawns. Tony says, no problem at all, and no tread marks on the lawn because the lawnmower is so much lighter.
    If you have any questions for me or for Tony, why not write in to [email protected] or write in to 2rrr, PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675
    10 min
  • Real World Gardener Battery Operated Tools part 2 in Tool Time
    TOOL TIME
    Battery Operated Garden Tools part 2
    Last week, part 1 of the topic of battery operated garden tools was aired because there was so much to be said about them.
    This week, it’s part 2 with a brief summary of what points that were touched on in part 1.
    So, the new wave of garden tools are battery operated.
    Let’s get into the topic
    I'm talking with Tony Mattson, general manager of www.cutabovetools.com.au
    Batteries for garden tools can be purchased as 3, 4, 5, and 6 Amp Hours.
    How long the battery lasts depends on which garden equipment you are using and how much load you will be putting on that particular piece of equipment.
    It's advisable to buy two batteries at the initial purchase so that one can be charging while you are using the other.
    Typically, recharging batteries takes between 30 - 45 minutes.
    TIP: batteries aren't interchangeable between brands.
    Battery operated lawnmowers don't leave a tread.
    Make your brand selection based on the range of equipment that meets your needs.
    Battery powered tools are easier to start, lighter, have no petrol smell, and best of all are much quieter and cheaper to run.
    If you're wondering whether or not a battery operated lawnmower will cut through buffalo or kikuyu lawns. Tony says, no problem at all, and no tread marks on the lawn because the lawnmower is so much lighter.
    If you have any questions for me or for Tony, why not write in to [email protected] or write in to 2rrr, PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675
    10 min
  • Real World Gardener Eucalyptus Silver Princess in Plant of the Week
    PLANT OF THE WEEK
    Eucalyptus caesia Silver Princess 
    This week we have a native plant that is a medium sized tree with outstanding features.
    Eucalyptus caesia Silver Princess or gungurru has interesting bark, leaves and flowers.)
    It’s in the Myrtacaea family and it is a gum tree.
    Let’s find out what’s good about this one.
    I'm talking with Adrian O’Malley, horticulturist and native plant expert.
    Silver Princess trunk and fruits are covered in the grey to whitish bloom, except for the leaves and flowers themselves.
    If you rub the bark you’ll see the mahogany colour under that bloom.
    Silver Princess grows to about 8m in height, but as Adrian says, it's a leaner.
    That means unless you are keeping on eye on it as it grows, the tree will develop a 45 degree lean.
    Formative pruning helps, but for some reason it aspires to lean.
    Adrian will almost coppice his leaning Silver Princess in the hope that it will resprout from it's ligno tuber as it does in the wild.
    If you have any questions for me or for Adrian, please write in to [email protected]
    7 min
  • Real World Gardener Eucalyptus Silver Princess in Plant of the Week
    PLANT OF THE WEEK
    Eucalyptus caesia Silver Princess 
    This week we have a native plant that is a medium sized tree with outstanding features.
    Eucalyptus caesia Silver Princess or gungurru has interesting bark, leaves and flowers.)
    It’s in the Myrtacaea family and it is a gum tree.
    Let’s find out what’s good about this one.
    I'm talking with Adrian O’Malley, horticulturist and native plant expert.
    Silver Princess trunk and fruits are covered in the grey to whitish bloom, except for the leaves and flowers themselves.
    If you rub the bark you’ll see the mahogany colour under that bloom.
    Silver Princess grows to about 8m in height, but as Adrian says, it's a leaner.
    That means unless you are keeping on eye on it as it grows, the tree will develop a 45 degree lean.
    Formative pruning helps, but for some reason it aspires to lean.
    Adrian will almost coppice his leaning Silver Princess in the hope that it will resprout from it's ligno tuber as it does in the wild.
    If you have any questions for me or for Adrian, please write in to [email protected]
    7 min
  • Real World Gardener Battery Operated Garden Tools in Tool Time part 1
    TOOL TIME

    Battery Operated Tools part 1

     

    Have you ever cut through the electric cord of your electric hedge trimmer?

    I know I have. Thank goodness for the safety cut off.

    They may be light than petrol powered hedge trimmers, but apart from the risk of cutting through the cord, there’s the meters and metres of cord that you may have to run.

    Especially if you have a long back yard and need to get to a hedge.

    So what’s the alternative? 

    Battery powered edger

    I'm talking with Tony Mattson, general manager of www.cutabovetools.com.au

    Lithium ion batteries for battery operated garden tools now have now no memory so they don’t have to be fully discharged before charging again. The power tools themselves are so much lighter.

    The big tip is how much gardening do you need to do with the tools?

    Base it on amp hours.

    4 amp hours will go for 25% longer than 3 amp hours and 5 amp hours will go 50% longer than e amp hours.

     

    Battery lawnmower

    But the cost increases on the batteries also. 

    Important Tip: The batteries are not interchangeable between brands, so make your selection based on the range of tools that you need for your garden. If the brand you like doesn't have everything you need, as well as spare parts, choose another, but reputable brand.

    If you have any questions for me or for Tony, why not write in to [email protected] or write in to 2rrr, PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675.

    11 min
  • Real World Gardener Battery Operated Garden Tools in Tool Time part 1
    TOOL TIME
    Battery Operated Tools part 1
     
    Have you ever cut through the electric cord of your electric hedge trimmer?
    I know I have. Thank goodness for the safety cut off.
    They may be light than petrol powered hedge trimmers, but apart from the risk of cutting through the cord, there’s the meters and metres of cord that you may have to run.
    Especially if you have a long back yard and need to get to a hedge.
    So what’s the alternative? 
    Battery powered edger
    I'm talking with Tony Mattson, general manager of www.cutabovetools.com.au
    Lithium ion batteries for battery operated garden tools now have now no memory so they don’t have to be fully discharged before charging again. The power tools themselves are so much lighter.
    The big tip is how much gardening do you need to do with the tools?
    Base it on amp hours.
    4 amp hours will go for 25% longer than 3 amp hours and 5 amp hours will go 50% longer than e amp hours.
     
    Battery lawnmower
    But the cost increases on the batteries also. 
    Important Tip: The batteries are not interchangeable between brands, so make your selection based on the range of tools that you need for your garden. If the brand you like doesn't have everything you need, as well as spare parts, choose another, but reputable brand.
    If you have any questions for me or for Tony, why not write in to [email protected] or write in to 2rrr, PO Box 644 Gladesville NSW 1675.
    11 min
  • Real World Gardener Indoor Plant Pests in Design Elements
    DESIGN ELEMENTS
    Indoor Plant Pests Under Control
    Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about what plants you can grow indoors wherever you live in Australia.
     
     
    Quite a few in fact can cope with all weather conditions for the far north of Australia to Tasmania.
    Despite all your loving attention though, some plants can be susceptible to pest attack, or just like plain unhealthy, making you think you did something wrong.
    Not necessarily true, so let’s find out about looking after indoor plants
    That was Julia Levitt Director of www.sticksandstonesld.com.au
    PLAY: Indoor plants-pests_2nd August 2017
    Even the best plant owner will come across pests.
    The trick is to keep an eye on your plants and act quickly as soon as you see something wrong with your indoor plant.
    Why are we having plants indoors again?
    Apart from plants reducing carbon dioxide levels in your home, did you know that people with plants in their homes have less stress, and plants have been known to contribute to lower blood pressure?
    If you have any questions about indoor plant pests why not email us [email protected]
    8 min
  • Real World Gardener Indoor Plant Pests in Design Elements
    DESIGN ELEMENTS

    Indoor Plant Pests Under Control

    Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about what plants you can grow indoors wherever you live in Australia.

     

     

    Quite a few in fact can cope with all weather conditions for the far north of Australia to Tasmania.

    Despite all your loving attention though, some plants can be susceptible to pest attack, or just like plain unhealthy, making you think you did something wrong.

    Not necessarily true, so let’s find out about looking after indoor plants

    That was Julia Levitt Director of www.sticksandstonesld.com.au

    PLAY: Indoor plants-pests_2nd August 2017

    Even the best plant owner will come across pests.

    The trick is to keep an eye on your plants and act quickly as soon as you see something wrong with your indoor plant.

    Why are we having plants indoors again?

    Apart from plants reducing carbon dioxide levels in your home, did you know that people with plants in their homes have less stress, and plants have been known to contribute to lower blood pressure?

    If you have any questions about indoor plant pests why not email us [email protected]

     

    8 min

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