Set Your Garden Up for a Strong Finish to Summer August is one of the most underrated months in the garden. The intense peak of summer begins to soften, but the soil is still beautifully warm — which makes it an ideal time for planting. Plants establish quickly, roots develop strongly, and you give your garden the best chance to carry healthy growth into autumn and beyond. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to refresh tired garden beds, add structure, or plant fruit

As the days grow longer and the heat begins to build, now is the ideal moment to prepare your garden for summer success.

As the days grow longer and the heat begins to build, now is the ideal moment to prepare your garden for summer success.

Spring is finally here, bringing with it a vibrant array of colors and life at Bamboo Down Under! As the sun shines longer and...

Giving the gift of nature is giving a gift with purpose! Plants make for a classic gift and are appropriate for many occasions,...

Well, this is a fantastic subject for lovers of plants, gardens, and open spaces. It could be argued that any garden can be a Sensory...

The weather in our area has been fantastic lately with cool, crisp nights and sunny winter days. Perfect weather for spending some time...

With the trend towards smaller house blocks, growing your vegetables in pots and troughs is an attractive proposition. The benefits are...

School holidays are fast approaching and that means finding ideas to keep the kids entertained. At Bamboo Down Under we made an outing...

We certainly have had some rain over the past month, and as much as the rain is always welcome, it can sometimes have a negative effect...

It's easy for us to sit back and enjoy the winter garden, thinking that there is not much to do in the outdoor area this time of the...

We see lots of advertising and promotion geared towards Spring planting, but did you know the best time to plant is right now?! Autumn is...

In our sub-tropical climate here in Queensland, Camellias are often overlooked as a suitable plant for the garden. The Camellia Sasanqua...

With smaller blocks and bigger houses becoming the norm, predictably… challenges will arise when it comes to privacy in the house and...

Is there anything better than admiring a leafy, colourful and calming tropical garden? With big, bold leaves on the dominant plants,...

Can you believe it? Christmas is only weeks away! Many of us leave Christmas shopping to the last minute, and this can be stressful. So...

It can sometimes be daunting, trying to get your garden looking nice in time for Christmas! Whether you like to host your Christmas lunch...

Sensory Gardens - what are they exactly? Well in a nutshell, they are gardens that provide sensory satisfaction to the one or more of the...

It's always tricky buying presents for special occasions, especially Father's Day! There are not too many people who don't like plants,...

With Spring just around the corner, now is a great time of year to start prepping your garden ready! Below are three important elements...