Pet-Friendly Plants for a Safe Home & Garden If you’re a pet owner who loves having greenery around, it’s essential to choose plants that are safe for your furry friends. Many common indoor and outdoor plants can be toxic to pets or cause skin irritation, so it’s important to be cautious. Here’s a helpful list of pet-safe plants for your home and garden, along with some to avoid. Indoor Plants Safe for Pets These indoor plants not only add a touch of green to your living space, but they also won’t harm your pets: Ferns: A classic choice, ferns like Boston Fern and Maidenhair Fern are ..read more

Starting tomato from seed is easy, Sonya has some great tips to get a head-start with your tomatoes. The post How to sow Tomato seeds appeared first on Limberlost Garden Centre ..read more

Happy New Year and welcome back to the garden for 2024! January in the Tropics means our plants are soaking up the humidity, turning everything a vibrant green. Here’s a no-nonsense guide for what to do in your garden this month: Watch for Fungus: Keep an eye on your plants, especially in humid weather as fungus can be an issue. Water your plants in the morning to avoid damp leaves overnight. Photograph any wilting, blackening or browning plants you may be concerned about and ask our staff how you can treat. Check for Collar Rot: Look at the base of your plants for collar rot, where fun ..read more

Cyclones are a normal part of living in the tropics, and can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding. With a bit of preparation you can minimise damage to plants and avoid them becoming a safety hazard in strong winds. Secure pot plants undercover:   1. Move pots to a sheltered location if possible, such as a garage or a protected patio. 2. If moving them indoors is not an option, group pots together in an area least affected by the wind. 3. Bring hanging baskets down to ground level to avoid damage and breakages to pots and foliage in the event of strong winds.   Us ..read more

There’s nothing quite like fresh berries from your garden. At Limberlost we have the best low-chill varieties and some top tips for you to successfully grow Blueberries in your tropical garden. The post Growing Blueberries in the Tropics appeared first on Limberlost Garden Centre ..read more

October is a month of great activity in the garden. The earth has warmed and it’s the beginning of our change of seasons in the Far North. Kitchen Garden Continue to liquid feed annuals and perennials fortnightly with a fertiliser such Triple Boost Fruit & Veg to maintain health and vigour as the weather warms. Watering frequency will need to be adjusted as we go through a warmer, drier period. Regular, deep watering will ensure water reaches the root zone and make plants stronger to withstand the heat. Plant rhizomes of Ginger, Galangal, Turmeric and Arrowroot as the warm, humid weather b ..read more

Longer, warmer days. Abundant new growth. Lots of buds, blooms and blossoms. The Garden Springs to life in September! Roses Roses planted in August should now be blooming beautifully. Enjoy the beautiful colours and fragrances throughout your garden. Remember to fertilise garden plants monthly with Organic Xtra, and top up with Nitrophoska for fantastic blooms. For pots, use a slow release fertiliser for Fruiting and Flowering. Watch out for Aphids and Caterpillars nibbling on new buds. These can easily be treated with a Neem or Mavrik spray to minimise damage.   You may notice some neat ..read more

Longer, warmer days. Abundant new growth. Lots of buds, blooms and blossoms. The Garden Springs to life in September! Roses Roses planted in August should now be blooming beautifully. Enjoy the beautiful colours and fragrances throughout your garden. Remember to fertilise garden plants monthly with Organic Xtra, and top up with Nitrophoska for fantastic blooms. For pots, use a slow release fertiliser for Fruiting and Flowering. Watch out for Aphids and Caterpillars nibbling on new buds. These can easily be treated with a Neem or Mavrik spray to minimise damage.   You may notice some neat ..read more

Citrus are a popular backyard fruit tree, producing rewarding crops of fresh, juicy citrus. Adam has some great tips for planting your citrus. The post Growing Citrus appeared first on Limberlost Garden Centre ..read more

The rose season is here, and we have a huge range or beautiful, locally grown roses in store. Neil has a wealth of experience in growing roses, especially here in the tropics of North Queensland. Check out his tips on growing healthy roses that produce masses of flowers throughout the year. The post Growing Roses in Pots appeared first on Limberlost Garden Centre ..read more