Why should we have a garden?

             

Many of us work within 4 walls –the office, come home in an enclosed compartment- the bus or car, and spend the rest of our time inside 4 walls- the inside of our home.
Have you ever wondered what is outside the door?
In many cases it is not very inviting, a slab of concrete, some lawn , maybe a tree or two and perhaps some gardens around the fence line.
What if when you opened the door you entered a stunning new “room”,   with an outdoor kitchen, possibly a pizza oven, a roof overhead but the sides open.  To one side you can hear the sound of water  “dancing”  as it cascades gently over some rocks or down a vertical wall.  The other side opens out to a small area of lush green lawn and a fragrant colourful garden.
                Peek around the corner of this room and there are the herbs and vegetables growing in a raised bed so you can have fresh greens from your own garden.
                This is but one scenario of what you could see in your garden if you ventured outside.
Why not invite us around so we can sit down together and discuss how you can make the most of your outdoor area.
You might be pleasantly surprised at the result. 

Distinctive Gardens.
Coorparoo, Brisbane, QLD
Telephone: 0412 725 388
Fax: +61 7 3397 2841
E-mail:Tony@distinctive-gardens.com.au

 

Late Summer Tips!

Mulch, mulch , mulch the Gardens now the heat has come. No more than 50mm thick so that water can still penetrate. Preferably an organic mulch so that it can be mixed into the soil by the insects and others that live in our soil.

Don’t prune Camellia’s at the moment. If you look closely you will notice the flower buds already forming for next seasons growth.

Work only in the early hours of the morning or later in the afternoon to miss the heat of the day.

Mow lawns weekly at this time of year to keep the grass good and thick.

Watch for the first signs of lawn grub or army worm. They can destroy a lawn almost overnight.