How To's

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April 11, 2023

How to add value to your home with your outdoor landscaping

Today we’re exploring how to add value to your home through maximising your outdoor space. So – what’s on the ‘do’ list?

March 16, 2023

7 Tips for Getting Your Lawn Ready for Autumn

As temperatures start to head south, many Aussies turn their minds to prepping their lawns for the cooler months ahead. It’s a good idea too. After all, autumn lawn care...

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February 22, 2023

How to create a show stopping feature corner in your garden

Your garden is a blank canvas, limited only by your creative vision and available time to spend outdoors. Creating a show stopping feature corner in your garden is a great...

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February 20, 2023

How to use a neutral garden colour scheme

You may wonder how to best create a neutral garden colour scheme. Here are our best tips and tricks.

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December 22, 2022

How to lay pavers in your lawn

Learning how to lay pavers is pretty simple if you follow our step-by-step guide below. In fact, this is a DIY project you could smash out in a weekend.

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December 22, 2022

Tips on creating a multi-level garden bed to wow the neighbours

Whether your backyard is level or sloped, you can create a stunning multi-level garden bed. A multi-level garden bed is a great way of utilising your existing outdoor space while...

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December 15, 2022

How to stop weeds in Sir Walter Buffalo Grass

Sir Walter Buffalo DNA is widely regarded as Australia’s favourite lawn and for good reason. If you find you have weeds in Sir Walter grass, we have a few tips...

November 13, 2022

How to Use Lawn Seeds

Having a stunning lawn is not always simple and straight forward. You might have inherited a less than stunning lawn in a recent move. You might have struggled through winter...

October 9, 2022

How to create a garden path

We’ve had many clients popping in to Rock ‘n’ Soil to ask how they might be able to spruce up their outdoor spaces, like their patio areas and gardens. And...

September 29, 2022

How to get rid of nut grass

Nut grass is the enemy of your lush, healthy green lawn. It’s not dangerous – but it’s definitely bad for your lawn. And it’s difficult to get rid of. It...