Eco

Getting ever greener in the garden.

choosing succulents
Dry conditions give succulents their distinctive and unusual forms.
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growing herbs
Ever had to return to the shop to buy a forgotten bunch of herbs?
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making compost
Creating home compost is a simple and cost effective way to build a better soil.
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saving water in the garden
You can be waterwise and still have a lush, beautiful garden.
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no-dig gardening
Take some of the back-work out of gardening.
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gardening for exercise
Treat the garden like a gym instead of a chore.
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New England Wattle

Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub
H: 8m W: 8m
Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

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hedges
Decide if the garden design needs a formal, clipped hedge; or a looser look where flowers or fruit can be left to grow. Also consider the desired height of the hedge.

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