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Free plants for Moreton Bay residents
Did you know Moreton Bay City Council offers free native plants to owners of residential properties in the region? Here’s the details
Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
The community, including tradies and home DIY customers have embraced the Sunshine Mitre 10 superstore since it opened about eight months ago at North Lakes. Those who have not yet checked it out are encouraged to take a look. Here’s what is on offer
Fire ants warning after local nests found
The recent discovery of fire ant nests in Burpengary East is proof the dangerous pests are still a real threat and vigilance is key to eradicating them. Here’s the details and what to look for
Teaming up to close the food loop
A partnership between Sesame Lane Care and Kindergarten and a Beachmere-based business is turning food waste from all its centres into compost, soil and worm castings. Here’s what’s happening
Top five tips for spring gardening
The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter than average spring and summer, but Redcliffe Garden Centre’s Sondra Grainger says if you prepare your garden for the ‘wet season’ as you would every year, there’s no reason why it can’t thrive. Here’s her tips for success
Spring selling real estate spotlight on Moreton Bay Region
It’s the first day of spring and the start of what has traditionally been the best time to sell a house. We chat to Richardson & Wrench Caboolture about the market in the northern part of the region and share tips on how to get the best price for your home
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Green-thumbed gurus share secrets at Eco Fest
Join local growers, Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia and Paul West from River Cottage Australia at Eco Fest this weekend. Here's what's happening...
Top five tips for spring gardening
The Bureau of Meteorology may be forecasting a wetter than average spring and summer, but Redcliffe Garden Centre’s Sondra Grainger says if you prepare your garden for the ‘wet season’ as you would every year, there’s no reason why it can’t thrive. Here’s her tips for success
Spring selling real estate spotlight on Moreton Bay Region
It’s the first day of spring and the start of what has traditionally been the best time to sell a house. We chat to Richardson & Wrench Caboolture about the market in the northern part of the region and share tips on how to get the best price for your home
Region has 19 suburbs in new fire ant zone
Nineteen suburbs in the Moreton Bay Region are being added to fire ant biosecurity zones as a precaution against one of the world’s worst invasive pests.
Green light for free green waste dumping ahead of storm season
Dumping green waste will be free for Moreton Bay Regional Council residents on four days a year. Find out what's happening...
What to do in garden after big wet
Gardens and lawns are feeling just as water-logged as we are and it’s showing with yellowing leaves, fungal issues and other signs of distress. Here’s some tips on what to do to help your garden and lawn recover
How to grow orchids: expert tips
Many people believe orchids are hard to grow, but Redcliffe District Orchid Society’s Lionel Kirby says it’s easy once you know how. He shares some tips ahead of the society’s Autumn Orchid Show.
How to create compost gold
There’s a lot of talk about the value of adding organic matter to your garden and making your own is easy once you know how. The experts at Bunnings have shared their tips for turning household food scraps and paper recyclables into garden gold.
Taming the garden
GARDENS across the region have gone berserk after a wet couple of months, with plenty of new growth but also an increased risk of pests. Russell Young from Garden Gems Nursery at Burpengary said it was time to get to stuck in, pruning and tidying up to improve airflow and ‘let the light in’.
Backyard battle rages
LAWN grubs are decimating lawns across the region in large numbers enjoying summer heat, high rainfall and humidity.
