As a homeowner, you’d want to keep your backyard in perfect condition. After all, a lush green turf can increase the value of your property. And to battle water-logging problems, many backyards in Australia have backyard drains.
So, what purpose does that drain serve and how should you maintain yours, in order to avoid waterlogging or even flooding your backyard? Let’s take a more in-depth look!
Discoloured patches of turf, dying produce and easy to pull out grass isn’t something you’d want to see in your front lawn or garden beds. All three are signs of a white curl grub infestation, which can destroy the veggie garden you’ve worked so hard for or the lush looks of your front and back yard.
Every self-respecting gardener understands the importance of soil quality. Many Australians face the challenge of waterlogged earth, especially in the autumn months. You see, some plants don’t have a problem with a bit more water around their roots, while others… let’s just say that they have a far shorter life-span.
While cacti can thrive in the harsh world of the desert, they can still experience hardship when people are taking care of them. Pot cactuses show when they are stressed out by yellowing. Stress can come from numerous factors like improper watering, wrong sunlight exposure, etc.
While they can handle a bit of neglect, succulent plants like the cactus will need to be set in the proper conditions to thrive.
All of us love the calming chirps of songbirds. There is nothing like drinking a peaceful cup of coffee in your backyard coupled with the beautiful tweeting of a Common Myna.
But if your backyard doesn’t offer the proper habitat for songbirds, your only choice is to listen to recordings of songbirds on YouTube (not quite the real deal though).
Worry not, because birds are easily attracted, and with just a couple of simple tweaks in your garden you can easily attract songbirds in your garden.
