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My 5 Best Tips For Your Spring Balcony & Container Garden

As soon as the weather warms up, we're all itching to jump into the garden and start potting and planting! So many delicious Summer veg to prepare for, and flowers...

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Grow Ginger in Grow Bags & Containers

Growing Ginger in containers is practical and easy when you have a small space garden! Ginger root is easily grown in groaw bags and containers and these top tips will...

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Root Pouch Grow Bag Size Guide

Wondering what size Root Pouch bag to suit your growing needs?Whether it's ornamentals or food we have the size that will be perfect for your garden!

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Grow Food At Home

Urban farming is one of the most important movements of our time. My home is an urban balcony farm in Sydney, about 30 kms from the city. where the vegetables and fruits...

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How to Grow in PVC Drainpipes

The Tip Shop is a the perfect plaace to find your piece of PVC drainpipe that converts into a slender, small-space fitting container garden! When you look creatively, almost anything...

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How to Grow an Autumn Small Space Garden

Autumn is here and thoughts on the Balcony are turning to planning the Autumn-Winter garden. Many would-be gardeners don't realise that living in a certain place actually determines the type of...

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How To Attract Native Bees To Your Garden

The Balcony garden at Up On The Rooftop is home to two Australian Native Bee hives of the species Tetragonula Carbonaria. You too can be a bees-knees supporter of these gentle...

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How to Choose The Right Sized Root Pouch Bag For Your Plant

A common myth is that plants will grow larger if potted in a larger pot, like a buying a pair of school shoes at the start of the school year...

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