7 Essential Gardening Tools for Beginners For those of you about to step into the amazing world of gardening, picking the most essential gardening tools can be confusing. But don’t you worry! We’ve got you covered. In this guide, you’ll find the seven most essential tools to be equipped to take care of your garden in the best possible way. So what’re you waiting for? Get gardening! Check out our wide range of high-quality gardening tools, and don’t forget to tag us in your posts! Gardening Gloves Let’s start with the basics: gloves! Gardening can really be a hassle without the right pai ..read more

If you’re eager to start growing your own or have already made a start on the vegie patch, it’s always good to plan where new plants will go and what will follow the old crops.  Having a basic crop rotation plan will ensure a bumper harvest each year. SHOP ORGANIC SEEDS What is Crop Rotation? Crop rotation is replacing old plants with an unrelated botanical one.  For example, once you’ve harvested broccoli, the next lot of crops to plant in that area will be tomatoes or plants related to the tomato. Why Crop Rotation so Important? Crop rotation is like having a balanced ..read more

If you enjoy having a garden inside as well as outside, there are a plethora of indoor plant options to choose from.  Whether you are at the start of being a plant parent or well versed, these 5 simple tips will help your indoor garden flourish: 1. Repotting  When getting a new plant from the nursery, it is best to repot them in the right pot. Ideally, your pot should have a hole to allow for excess water to drain from the soil and collect in a tray underneath. This will prevent the plant from “drowning” from all the extra water trapped in the soil. Furthermore, plants need pl ..read more

Growing your own garden is a wonderful way to spend your time! The best thing about it is you don’t have to have a green thumb or a greener wallet to get a beautiful garden. If you’re plotting to save your money as you get started, follow these tips to continue high-quality gardening for dirt cheap! #10 Invest Time On Research Gardening doesn’t need to be expensive. If anything, you’d just need healthy soil, water, sunlight, seeds, and an interest in learning. A few basic tools can be a huge help to how you handle your garden. Just remember to work smart, not hard. That’s why it’s vital ..read more

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start planting!  Here’s some ideas on what to plant now in the garden this month What to plant now in Australia? SHOP ORGANIC SEEDS Tropical (North Qld, NT & WA) FRUIT & VEGETABLES: asparagus crowns, beans (french and climbing), beetroot, bok choy, carrot, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, pak choi, pumpkin, radish, rocket, silverbeet, spring onion, tomato and zucchini. FLOWERS: amaranthus, begonia, calendula, californian poppy, carnation, cineraria, dahlia, dianthus, impatiens, marigold, nasturtium, snapdragon, sunflower, swee ..read more

Your home is a child’s first classroom and an activity that kids love to learn from is gardening! Here are our 6 (in no order) tips for gardening with kids. In addition to teaching your kids about plants and healthy eating, gardening can also help your children learn about responsibility and the importance of taking care of the environment. Working in the garden is a great time to communicate and connect with your kids. Your next fun family activity doesn’t have to involve staring at a screen! Enjoy your very own garden with your family by following these simple tips: You’re the example! D ..read more

Depending on the type of plant, there are several techniques for making many new ones from it.  Propagation will give you more plants and can help your current ones look better.   Use these tips to get started. How to propagate Indoor Plants We love our houseplants, they purify our air, give our indoors a splash of colour and breed life into our homes.  Another great bonus with them is just how easy it is to make more through propagation.  There are 5 different ways to propagate plants from the “mother” plant: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, division, air layering ..read more

How to clean garden tools Caring for our garden tools is just as important as caring for our plants.  Cleaning garden tools regularly makes work in the garden easier and lengthens the lifetime of your garden tools. Why should I clean my Garden Tools? Great quality tools will last you a lifetime, but it’s important to learn about caring for your tools.   Leaving dirt and sap on garden tools will spread any soil-borne diseases and weeds; and attract and hold moisture, causing the spread of rust.  It’s important to keep in mind that maintenance is an essential part of guaranteei ..read more

Check out our Wolf-ly Garden Tools! Wolf-Garten tools started back in 1922, when they manufactured the first field hoe modified into a drag hoe that simplified field work for farmers.  Since then they are one of the largest European gardening companies with the widest range of garden tools & products for home gardeners and commercial landscapers. SHOP WOLF-GARTEN TOOLS Who are Wolf-Garten? Wolf-Garten offers a total gardening solution for lawn care, soil and cultivation, tree and shrub care and general garden maintenance.   Since the inception of their field hoe over ..read more

Burgon & Ball’s garden supplies heritage goes all the way back to 1730, when they first began manufacturing agricultural shears in Sheffield, known as the Steel City due to its skills in knives and steel.  From the inaugural steel sheep shears, Burgon & Ball began manufacturing high quality garden tools and accessories.  By 1897, the company was exporting their products around the globe.  With that much history, Burgon & Ball know a thing or two about getting the best out of material and how to make good quality steel products! SHOP BURGON & BALL TOOLS ..read more