While garden centres carry a broad range of quality potting mixes to suit the needs of all plants, some gardeners like to blend their own using a range of additives. To blend your own potting mix to use in containers, for special plants such as orchids or succulents, or for propagation such as striking cuttings or sowing seeds, you need...
Many gardeners want to control garden pests, but in a way that’s not going to harm the environment or beneficial insects. Here are some environmentally friendly pest control tips to minimise impact on beneficials in the garden and product recommendations that are safe to use in the garden. There are now many organic options for pest control, which include biological...
Lace bug is a serious pest in gardens, attacking the leaves of azaleas and rhododendrons. The damage it causes is seen as bronzing or silvering on the top of the leaves (see image above), but the pest itself is active underneath the leaf. If you look on the underside of a damaged leaf, the tiny pest along with frass (insect...
When we moved into our new garden, the first thing we did was repair the irrigation system. It had missing sprayers, some bits were slashed and it didn’t cover all the garden. Despite it being the middle of winter, we knew we’d need the irrigation system in tip-top condition when the hot weather returned and the rain dried up. Whether...
Don’t let a bout of hot weather ruin your garden. There are easy ways to keep your garden thriving even through a heatwave. The key messages are to make sure the garden (especially new and potted plants) is well watered ahead of and during a heatwave, shade vulnerable plants, and use mulch to keep the soil cool and moist. Here...
Stroll into your local Flower Power Garden Centre and you'll be amazed by the sheer array of potting mixes on offer. But what do they all do, and what's the difference between them? Here's a deep dive into our top-quality and exclusive Supersoil Professional range, stocked only at Flower Power Garden Centres. The Supersoil Professional Range of Potting Mixes...
Got a fiddle leaf fig problem? You've come to the right place. Our expert Garden People have put together solutions to the most asked-about fiddle leaf fig common problems and issues - they know exactly how to fix your fiddle leaf fig. Put their advice to good use and we're sure you'll have a happy fiddle leaf fig in no...
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular, enduring and iconic indoor plants. With its massive leaves and imposing presence, it's no wonder it's been a home decor mainstay for so many years! Some people think fiddle leaf figs are high-maintenance - but we disagree entirely. If you get the basics right, your fiddle leaf fig...
So, you're a beginner gardener and you've just brought home the first plants to start your garden. It's an exciting moment, but first things first - how exactly do you plant a plant? If you're looking for step-by-step advice on how to plant a plant and start a beautiful garden, you're in the right place. After all, they don't call...
Hedges don’t have to be just green. There are many dense, evergreen shrubs you can rely on on to add year-round colour to gardens from their foliage. Here are our favourite colourful hedging plants that thrive in temperate gardens such as the Sydney area. Most do best in sunny situations with extra water in dry times. To maintain colourful hedges...
While garden centres carry a broad range of quality potting mixes to suit the needs of all plants, some gardeners like to blend their own using a range of additives. To blend your own potting mix to use in containers, for special plants such as orchids or succulents, or for propagation such as striking cuttings or sowing seeds, you need...
Many gardeners want to control garden pests, but in a way that’s not going to harm the environment or beneficial insects. Here are some environmentally friendly pest control tips to minimise impact on beneficials in the garden and product recommendations that are safe to use in the garden. There are now many organic options for pest control, which include biological...
Lace bug is a serious pest in gardens, attacking the leaves of azaleas and rhododendrons. The damage it causes is seen as bronzing or silvering on the top of the leaves (see image above), but the pest itself is active underneath the leaf. If you look on the underside of a damaged leaf, the tiny pest along with frass (insect...
When we moved into our new garden, the first thing we did was repair the irrigation system. It had missing sprayers, some bits were slashed and it didn’t cover all the garden. Despite it being the middle of winter, we knew we’d need the irrigation system in tip-top condition when the hot weather returned and the rain dried up. Whether...
Don’t let a bout of hot weather ruin your garden. There are easy ways to keep your garden thriving even through a heatwave. The key messages are to make sure the garden (especially new and potted plants) is well watered ahead of and during a heatwave, shade vulnerable plants, and use mulch to keep the soil cool and moist. Here...
Stroll into your local Flower Power Garden Centre and you'll be amazed by the sheer array of potting mixes on offer. But what do they all do, and what's the difference between them? Here's a deep dive into our top-quality and exclusive Supersoil Professional range, stocked only at Flower Power Garden Centres. The Supersoil Professional Range of Potting Mixes...
Got a fiddle leaf fig problem? You've come to the right place. Our expert Garden People have put together solutions to the most asked-about fiddle leaf fig common problems and issues - they know exactly how to fix your fiddle leaf fig. Put their advice to good use and we're sure you'll have a happy fiddle leaf fig in no...
The fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is one of the most popular, enduring and iconic indoor plants. With its massive leaves and imposing presence, it's no wonder it's been a home decor mainstay for so many years! Some people think fiddle leaf figs are high-maintenance - but we disagree entirely. If you get the basics right, your fiddle leaf fig...
So, you're a beginner gardener and you've just brought home the first plants to start your garden. It's an exciting moment, but first things first - how exactly do you plant a plant? If you're looking for step-by-step advice on how to plant a plant and start a beautiful garden, you're in the right place. After all, they don't call...
Hedges don’t have to be just green. There are many dense, evergreen shrubs you can rely on on to add year-round colour to gardens from their foliage. Here are our favourite colourful hedging plants that thrive in temperate gardens such as the Sydney area. Most do best in sunny situations with extra water in dry times. To maintain colourful hedges...