Winter Gardening Projects
As we move into winter and dig out the thermal socks, gardening might be the last thing on your mind. It may be chilly outside, but there is still plenty of work to be done in the garden during the winter months. No reason to hole-up indoors. GET LANDSCAPING Colder weather presents the […]
Getting to grips with autumn
Cooler days and nights have arrived and in true autumn form the change in weather patterns is turning the leaves to gold, burgundy and pumpkin before they float gently to the ground. For many avid gardeners that is the signal to snip, prune, compost and plant anew. The compost equation: All those lovely […]
Landscape magic: Trellis Warehouse
The warm weather is here, so if you’re looking to improve your outdoor features – trellis is a multi-purpose style hero which can transform your al fresco areas. Here are Metropol’s ideas for using Trellis Warehouse’s premium grade treated pine at your place this summer. PANELS AND GATES A trellis fence, screen or panel […]
Growing a summer garden
Summer is so close you can taste it. The festive season is almost upon us with holidays and of course Christmas. As holiday mode takes hold, enjoy relaxing evenings in the garden with a hose in one hand and a drink in the other! KITCHEN GARDEN This is a time of rapid growth so […]
Sustainable Spaces
Creating food in your own backyard is a great way to minimise your environmental impact. And it’s not as time or labour intensive as you might think! Raised vegetable gardens, homegrown herbs, low-maintenance fruit trees, backyard beehives and DIY compost – they are growing in popularity as we increasingly seek sustainability from our spaces. […]
Spring into gardening
Spring is a season of regeneration in the garden, but just like most things in life, new growth doesn’t come from nowhere. Here are Metropol’s tips for growing a luscious garden by the time the season hits its peak. CLEAR IT UP Remove all the debris like leaves, sticks and whatever else has […]
Thyme to plant
We can all benefit from a little more “thyme” in the garden. So we’ve pulled together our top tips for thyme; a kitchen staple that’s easy to grow, low maintenance, and adds a serious touch of taste to stuffings, slow-cooked meals, soups, sauces, pesto and herb breads. Ahardy, drought-tolerant herb which can be […]
Success is in the soil: Terra Viva
The topic of soil doesn’t sound as exciting as talking about stunning strongly-scented roses or a bumper crop of sweet strawberries, it’s actually more important. Terra Viva’s Peter Worsp tells us why. PREPARATION IS KEY: Like most things in life, the preparation determines the end results – and this applies to success in […]
Dishing the dirt
Winter’s arrival may conjure up images of the indoors, snuggled up fireside with a good book or Netflix series. But green thumbs know winter is not the time to retire the gumboots and secateurs. Instead, it’s an opportune moment to prepare for the flowering seasons. Whether it’s a full-scale landscape or pre-spring spruce […]
Thrive through winter
Your little garden projects don’t take a break just because it’s coming into winter… and neither should you. We’ve pulled together all of the tips and tricks to making sure your Garden of Eden stays alive and thriving. Don’t forget your roots: While we’re certain Six60 wasn’t being literal… in this case, we […]