Modern living has ceased to differentiate between indoors and the garden. As land available for housing diminishes (especially in big cities), blocks of land have become smaller and gardens have changed. Gone are sweeping lawns and herbaceous flowerbeds. Today, new homes are making the transition from inside to out and gardens have become an extension of the living area. Gardens are decorated and landscaped to match the décor of the house.
Make your garden both interesting and a place to live in.
Decorate the fences and walls with wrought iron panels and plaques ...
growing pears
fact sheets
Pear trees belong to the rose family. Native to Europe they have been grown all over the continent, also in Britain and even Western Asia for more than 4000 years
spring flowering bulbs
gardening
March is the best time to buy your spring flowering bulbs. Garden Centres have filled their stands with enticing packets of daffodils, tulips, narcissus, bluebells, ranunculus, anemones, Dutch iris, crocus, belladonna lilies, freesia, hyacinths, gladioli
bbq prawns with avocado salsa - pete evans recipe
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Celebrity chef Pete Evans (who you may know from My Kitchen Rules, Masterchef, Fresh or as co-owner of Hugo's), cooks up a light, refreshing meal whose simplicity does not to justice to its delightful taste.
pest repellent plants
gardening
One of the great challengers for any gardener is protecting plants from the constant onslaught of pests and insects. While it’s tempting to reach for the nearest chemical
colourful australian native gardens
gardening
Australian native plants were maligned for many years. They were said to be scruffy, uninteresting and dull. How wrong this is. Native gardens can be a delightful rainbow of colour
bbq partners - herbs
fact sheets
Outdoor living on a warm summer day is not complete without a BBQ. Whether it’s fish, meat or vegetarian food being prepared, the addition of freshly picked herbs will enhance their flavour exponentially
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Celebrate spring by bringing a splash of colour and comfort to your outdoor entertaining and relaxation areas with a little help from the lifestyle specialists at Gardening Central. We understand that people want to bring the comforts of indoor living to outside areas whether they are in the garden, on the patio, or by the swimming pool.
After all, spring is the time when you can enjoy breakfast on the patio in the morning sun or lounge around on a sleepy Sunday with the kids. So, here are some simple tips to help turn your garden into a space fit for the whole family to enjoy. ...
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