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Watering smart: the key to healthy plants

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Daffodils. Note the mulch. As temperatures rise over the long weekend, one of the perennial questions asked by gardeners is when and for how long should I water my garden? Whether its that native tube stock you recently purchased or a punnet of seedlings, correct methods of watering may make the difference between their survival or demise. Water is a scarce resource here in Australia ” the world's driest continent ” and gardeners should always be mindful of water restrictions imposed by local authorities. The restrictions, though sometimes a difficulty, are of course there for a reason.  This is that...

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The value of gardeners

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Every gardener has their own way of doing things. This may be a result of years of growing plants, flowers and vegies and experimentation. They know exactly when to plant their seeds or tubestock, how much to water and when to prune. The gardener may well tap into generations of knowledge through absorbing wisdom from their parents, grandparents or other elders. Or they may well have a group of gardening friends who suggest and pass on tips and ideas. The experienced gardener then has a range of preferred techniques that they carry out in most years to achieve a successful...

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Why have an Australian native garden?

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When planning a garden, it makes great sense to feature natives. Not only do Australian natives vary widely in selection and variety but they are recognised as being amongst the most stunning in the world. Don't just take our word for it, check here for our article on the winner of the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show. Even the Queen was impressed!  While many gardeners agree that Australian natives are a perfect choice for any garden ” and the popularity of native-based gardens has increased in recent decades ” there are a number of stand out advantages in going Aussie in...

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Let Evergreen Growers help you find the right gift for Mother's Day

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Honouring mothers has its place in antiquity with festivals and events held throughout history to honour the vital role mothers play in our lives and society. The Roman festival of was one such example of ancients celebrating motherhood. However the more modern version of Mother's Day began in 1908 when U.S. citizen Anna Jarvis started a movement to recognise mothers in the second week of May. The tradition has since spread around the world. The second Sunday in May is now locked in as Mother's Day in Australia and nothing is more synonymous with the day than a big bunch...

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The benefits of Evergreen Growers Facebook Page

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Hello readers! A little change of pace this week as we discuss the advantages of being part of our growing community on Facebook. We've mentioned the new (and expanding) page in previous articles, however this week we'd like to point out the specific benefits of being a regular user of our social media. We at Evergreen Growers aim to use our Facebook Page as a point of reference for our readers for news of special offers and stories of interest from around the web. However, what we'd really like to encourage is your views to help us interact better and...

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