Waterwise gardening

You can still have a glorious garden by being WaterWise - simply by reducing your lawn and being clever about watering your plants. Our nursery staff have great information on WaterWise gardening...

Eco-friendly homes

You can make your home eco-friendly by simply changing a few house-hold habits. Existing housing Install an energy Smart Reader to monitor your electricity usage. Monitoring your usage can ass...

Creating a sustainable garden

You can create a sustainable garden in your own backyard, on your patio or high-rise veranda. The following tips include sustainable practices, how to design your garden, soil types and which plants a...

Growing fruit and vegetables

Eating your home-grown fruit and vegetables can be very rewarding. Here are a few tips to help you succeed. Pick a location where your plants will get sunlight. This will determine how well they wi...

Composting

A compost bin turns organic waste, including vegetable scraps and garden waste, into excellent quality compost. This material acts as a natural fertiliser to give the garden a boost. Confined in the c...

How to wash your car and look after the environment

When cars are washed on streets and driveways, the dirty water arrives in rivers, streams, creeks and lakes. Pollution associated with car washing degrades water quality. Washing your car is...