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Last week's blog post went into some detail on how our postage and pick up policy operates. As an online nursery, customer service is paramount and we like to ensure that our shipping is quick, efficient and easy to understand. This week we'd like to expand on how our shipping policy works by going into a little more detail on our colour coding policy. In an attempt to give our customers the best deal on our tubestock plants, we at Evergreen Growers have recently simplified the shipping system. Here's how it works. The shipping costs are calculated according to the...

Two weeks ago we published a short article on our blog about the versatile native plant the Lilly Pilly. Today we'd like to continue with a discussion on the problems that you should look out for when growing this beautiful native. Two of the most common are psyllid and wax scale infestations. Psyllid damage Many lilly pilly varieties are subject to psyllid attack. The psyllid is a sap-sucking insect which damages the leaves of the lilly pilly, causing unsightly bumps in the surface of the leaves. The damage caused is a result of the insect laying its eggs on the...

If like me you like to keep your gardening eye out for a good bargain, then this weekend is a good time to shop at Evergreen Growers. This is because of the special sale being run this weekend. Along with the trademark fine quality tube stock plants, friendly service, affordable prices and fast delivery, we've added free shipping for this weekend only. Some do conditions apply, the details of which are as follows: The free shipping sale is restricted to items in the green (small plant) category. Examples of these are the wonderful feature plant the Sago Palm (Cycas Revoluta)...

Would you like to grow Australian native plants but live in a relatively exposed coastal position? There are many beautiful native plants that will still thrive under these conditions, some of these plants are available as native tube stock at Evergreen Growers. Native plants tend to be very adaptable to a range of conditions, another reason why you will always find a number of natives that can be grown under almost any conditions. See our previous article Why have an Australian native garden? which lists the benefits of growing natives. One of the native plants (available as native tube stock...

Last week we touched on the correct way to handle your quality tube stock plants when they arrive from Evergreen Growers. This week we'd like to go into more detail about the planting out part of the process: a vital part of ensuring that your tube stock plants grow healthily and strong. As our Garden Guide points out, care needs to be taken when planting out seedlings. Plant out on a cool, cloudy day if possible to reduce the risk of stress on the tube stock plant. Then follow the tips below to maximise chances of success. 1. Find the...