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Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants
9 Nov 2025

Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants

Are you an apartment dweller, renter, own a garden with poor soil or just wanting to simplify your life? Then container gardening is the answer. With a little bit of free space and minimal effort you can grow just about anything! Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland
7 June 2025

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland

Ground covers are a great way to add a pop of colour and beat the weeds in your garden. Here are the best varieties for our climate in South East Queensland. Expert advice ...

Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay
News / Council
20 Sept 2023

Prepare now for bushfires in Moreton Bay

With the Bureau of Meteorology officially declaring an El Niño and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) are underway, residents in the City of Moreton Bay are being urged to prepare now for a hot, dry summer … and bushfires. Here’s what to expect and how to get ready

Sunshine Mitre 10 part of community
News / Local
9 Aug 2023

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

Top five tips for spring gardening
News / Local
30 Sept 2022

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
News / Local
1 Sept 2022

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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Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants
9 Nov 2025

Gardening tips for container gardening, potted plants

Are you an apartment dweller, renter, own a garden with poor soil or just wanting to simplify your life? Then container gardening is the answer. With a little bit of free space and minimal effort you can grow just about anything! Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: Deciphering gardening lingo
12 Sept 2025

Gardening tips: Deciphering gardening lingo

We’ve all been there, trying to wrap your head around the ‘nursery speak’ describing a plant type or nasty horticultural condition, wondering if what you’re hearing is something to be terrified of or excited about! Our expert explains the top 10 terms and myths about the garden.

Property and renovations feature: Top tips before renovating your flooring
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Top tips before renovating your flooring

Thinking about giving your floors a facelift? Renovating your flooring is one of the most effective ways to transform your home, but there are a few key things to consider before you get started. Here are some expert tips.

Property and renovations feature: Interior design vital for renovations
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Interior design vital for renovations

Engaging the services of an interior designer is as important as locking in any other contractor to renovate or build a home, according to Element Interior Design & Styling’s Toni Empringham. Here are some expert tips.

Property and renovations feature: Things to consider before renovating
11 Aug 2025

Property and renovations feature: Things to consider before renovating

Homeowners renovate for a range of reasons, but the aspects they need to consider are very similar. Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) CEO Antonia Mercorella says there are four key things to consider before renovating.

Gardening tips: Countdown to spring
10 Aug 2025

Gardening tips: Countdown to spring

Spring is on our doorstep with plants beginning to burst into bud and hints of new growth appearing throughout the garden after a cool, damp winter. All this activity is your sign to get in amongst it and prepare for the busiest season of them all. Here are some expert tips.

Gardening tips: How to grow daisies in South East Queensland
11 July 2025

Gardening tips: How to grow daisies in South East Queensland

From simple chains woven into cheerful crowns or adorning sweet bouquets at a wedding, the humble daisy has delighted gardeners and flower lovers of all ages throughout the decades. Here are some tips on how to grow them in South East Queensland.

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland
7 June 2025

Gardening tips: Grown cover in South East Queensland

Ground covers are a great way to add a pop of colour and beat the weeds in your garden. Here are the best varieties for our climate in South East Queensland. Expert advice ...

Making difference - one repair at a time
News / Local
29 May 2025

Making difference - one repair at a time

Redcliffe’s Repair Café will open its doors again next week with the team of volunteers ready to fix a host of household items.

Gardening tips after heavy rain
6 Apr 2025

Gardening tips after heavy rain

As Autumn arrived with headline-making intensity this year, our gardens have faced some uncharacteristic challenges for the season and now’s the time to show them some tender loving care. Here are some expert tips.