Edible gardens
Starting a veg patch that actually thrives
Bed prep, spacing and the crops that love our humid subtropical summers — how to set up a kitchen garden that keeps giving.
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Tips & advice · Northern Rivers
Notes from the garden
Seasonal know-how, planting guides and lessons from the local patch — practical advice for Northern Rivers gardens, straight from Michael.
The blog
Practical tips for Northern Rivers gardens.
Real advice from the work we do every week — what thrives here, when to do it, and how to keep your block looking its best.
Planting
Choosing trees that suit our climate
Natives, screens and shade trees that hold the slope, handle the wet and green your block for the long haul.
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Lawn care
How often should you really mow?
A simple seasonal schedule for lawns through the Northern Rivers wet — and why cutting height matters more than you think.
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Watering
Smart watering through a dry spell
When to water, how deeply, and simple irrigation that keeps lawns and beds lush right through summer without waste.
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Healthy gardens
The good bugs: natural pest control
Meet the hoverflies, ladybirds and lacewings doing your pest control for free — and how to keep them in your garden.
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Lawn care
Robot mowers vs a regular mow
Where the little robots earn their keep, where they don't, and why acreage still calls for a ride-on and a real edge.
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