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WINTER TIPS
The growing season has passed and, as our lawns don’t need weekly mowings, it must be tempting to think that all thoughts of garden work can be put away until spring.
Tempting but also not correct.
Gardens are changing all year round and require maintenance. Putting in the effort in the colder months will reap the benefits come spring.
Here are some of the things The Sustainable Gardener can help you with this winter.
MULCHING
Mulching in winter prevents weeds popping up in your garden when the warmer weather returns.
Mulching can also help the soil. At The Sustainable Gardener we use organic mulch to help feed your garden beds as it breaks down over time.
AUTUMN LEAVES
Canberra has a genuine fall rather than an autumn. We can remove heavy layers of autumn leaves that can stop the rain getting to the soil. These excess leaves can be turned into nutrient-rich compost.
KEEP A LUSH LAWN
Maintaining your lawn in winter will make sure it is lush and green in the growing season. During winter, your lawn soil is at risk of becoming compacted, which means water won't reach the roots of the lawn and can potentially pool. This is especially a risk in the frosty winters we can get in Canberra.
We can aerate your lawn so the water can reach the roots. We can also top-dress the lawn with coarse sand or loam if water pooling is a problem.
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GARDENING AUSTRALIA
Following the Gardening Australia feature on The Sustainable Gardener last December, watch one of our gardeners, Shaelyn Quirke, starring in a recent My Garden Path on Gardening Australia
And, if you missed us the first time….
OUR STORY
The Sustainable Gardener is a social enterprise that gives opportunities to people of all abilities and provides superior garden maintenance that works with nature, not against it.
Founded in 2009 by Warren Aitken leading one team of gardeners, The Sustainable Gardener has expanded considerably since then. Warren, who holds qualifications in agricultural economics, horticulture, permaculture, and sustainable agriculture, continues to run the company and ensure you receive top quality garden maintenance.
Our workers receive comprehensive on the job training as well as attending specialized courses in first aid, chainsaw and chemical use. They are also encouraged and supported in attaining CIT Horticulture qualifications and attending less formal courses such as the growing of nutrient dense food run by Phion.
If you’d like to receive a quote, have a look around our website then complete your details in the Get in Touch section. We look forward to helping with your garden.
WE ARE
A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WITH A PASSION FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN CANBERRA
by creating and maintaining beautiful and edible gardens while providing gainful employment & support for people living with
disabilities
