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The Best Outdoor Lighting

The Best Outdoor Lighting

So you’ve taken the time to plant the flowers, plan the foliage, and buy some killer patio essentials. But now it’s time to entertain, and you need to light up for the evening sky. And living in Victoria or other mild climates, you’ll want to accentuate your landscaping the best you can. Before buying your ...

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Make your yard shine bright

Make your yard shine bright

So Christmas is around the corner… and it’s time to decorate the yard. So how can we make our Christmas lights look just as lush as our landscaped home? More importantly, how can we make it as easy as possible?Here are Landscaping Victoria’s top tips for holiday decorating the outdoors with ease. The Power Plan ...

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Six Easy Care Plants

Six Easy Care Plants

Gardening and planting isn’t for everyone. Certain plants and crops take time and care… Something we don’t all have. These top six favourites are easy to care for and grow well in almost any region… Even with inevitable days of neglect. Hostas These perennials thrive in partial shade, although some varieties (such as the gold ...

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Starting an Organic Garden

Starting an Organic Garden

Whether you’re a successful gardener, seasoned in your ways, or a novice, without knowing the difference between a trowel and a hoe, organic gardening can seem a little overwhelming. But here are some tips to deliver the facts: it’s easier than you think. Where to Plant The first step is to figure out where you ...

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Transplanting Vegetables

Transplanting Vegetables

When transplanting vegetables, it’s important to start them indoors. There are a few key reasons as to why. First, there is a higher germination rate, and the plants that are products are higher quality when grown in controlled conditions. It also conserves seeds, therefore not wasting your time and energy in the planting process. Along ...