2017
Fabulous Feijoas! How To Prepare The Ground For Feijoa Tree Planting
From feijoa jam to just eating the fruit raw, there is plenty to love about the feijoa delicacy. As one of the over 500,000 New Zealanders now living in Australia, you are keen to plant a feijoa in your back garden so you can grow the fruit you loved so much while growing up. Before you head down to the nursery to buy a tree though, there are several steps you need to do to prepare the soil.
When Trees Meet Ponds: What to Consider When Building a Pond Near Trees
A garden that can accommodate both a pond and a healthy and vibrant tree is the ideal setting in which to relax and unwind during the spring and summer months. However, when planning to build a pond in your garden, you need to be aware that trees and ponds aren't always compatible. For example, tree roots can sometimes break through pond liner putting the lives of your fish at risk and ruining all your hard work.
About Me
Welcome. My name is Amie, and I am a lifelong gardener. I have also nursed a few trees back to health, and in this blog, I am going to share many of the things I know about trees and how to take care of them. I'm not a professional arborist, but I have had my hands in the soil since I was a young girl, and I'm confident my knowledge can help others. I am a swimming coach, and I sell seedlings at a local farmers market in the spring. I have been married for sixteen years to may fabulous partner Bryan, and we have two children together. Thank you so much for reading!