What actually grows in Melbourne clay, and how to plant into it
Clay gets blamed for every plant that dies in the north east. The soil is rarely the problem. The way the hole is dug usually is.
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From the garden
Advice we give at the front gate.
Plain notes on clay, lawns and mulch, written for gardens in Melbourne's north east.
When to lay turf or oversow a lawn in Melbourne
The right month depends on which grass you have. Here is how to tell, when to do the work, and how to water a new lawn so it takes.
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How much mulch a garden bed needs, and which kind
Mulch is the cheapest thing you can do for a garden before summer. Here is how deep to lay it, how much to order and the mistakes to avoid.
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