The Garden Family

05/10/2026

Not every soil problem needs the same fix. 🌱

Dolomite, gypsum and lime each do something different:

🟢 Dolomite
Helps raise soil pH while adding calcium and magnesium.

🟡 Gypsum
Adds calcium and sulphur without significantly changing pH, and can help improve some heavy or sodic clay soils.

⚪ Lime
Raises the pH of acidic soil and adds calcium, helping create better conditions for nutrient uptake.

These are best used when your soil has a specific imbalance, so testing your soil first can help you choose the right solution.

Save this as your quick guide to soil correction.

02/10/2026

Make the most of every inch of your veggie patch this spring.

Interplanting is a clever way to get your warm-season crops underway while squeezing in a few quick-growing greens before the bigger plants take over.

Once everything’s planted, finish with a layer of The Garden Family Sugar Cane Mulch to help retain moisture, suppress weeds and protect the soil as the weather warms up.

What are you planting this spring?

02/10/2026

🍋 Planting a new citrus tree? Don’t bury this one little bump.

That knobbly section near the base of your citrus tree is the graft union, and keeping it safely above the soil and mulch line is one of the most important things you can do when planting.

Burying the graft union, or piling mulch against the trunk, can trap moisture around the stem and increase the risk of collar rot.

And our second most important tip? Give those new roots a brilliant place to grow. 🌱

Pot it up with The Garden Family Pot Perfection Potting Mix. It’s suitable for all kinds of plants, including acid-loving varieties, and contains POLYON controlled-release fertiliser that feeds for up to 18 months, helping give your new citrus tree a strong start.

🍊 Save this before your next citrus planting day.

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01/10/2026

🌱 October Grow Guide – Edible Garden Edition! 🥕

Spring is in full swing, and the veggie patch is ready for action! October brings warmer soil, longer days and plenty of fresh planting opportunities across Australia.
From chillies and lettuce to radishes, button squash and spring onions, there’s plenty to get growing this month. So grab your seeds, get those garden beds ready and make the most of spring!

Let’s grow together! 💚

Swipe for our top 5 veggies to grow this October!

26/09/2026

Frangipanis are waking up. If yours is still bare sticks while next door's is covered in flower, the answer is usually underground.

Frangipanis hate wet feet. They'll forgive heat, neglect and a forgotten watering can, but sit them in heavy soil that holds water and they rot from the roots up. It's the single most common reason they sulk.

We've just updated our guide to growing frangipanis in Australia: when to plant, where to put them, how to feed them for flowers, and how to fix the usual problems.

Good timing if you're planting one this spring.

How to grow frangipani in Australia. When to plant, where to put them, how to feed them, and why the wrong mix is what rots them in pots.

25/09/2026

Here's the one that surprises people: most indoor plants don't die of neglect. They drown.

Not from too much water exactly, but from mix that holds onto it. Once the air space in the pot closes up, roots can't breathe, and the plant gives up from the bottom long before the leaves show it.

We've written up the five real reasons indoor plants die, including why the old trick of putting pebbles in the bottom of the pot makes drainage worse instead of better, and how to save one that's already struggling.

Worth a read if you've lost a few.

Why are my indoor plants dying? Most don't die of neglect, they drown. A horticulturist explains the five real causes and how to save a struggling plant.

24/09/2026

Want to get the kids excited about gardening? Grow something they can snack on! 🌱

Create a simple three-pot snack garden:

🍅 Pot 1: Cherry tomato + basil
Perfect for picking, smelling and tasting.

🍓 Pot 2: Strawberries
Bright, sweet and easy for little gardeners to spot and pick.

🥒 Pot 3: Mini “cute-cumbers”
Harvested young and perfectly snack-sized for little hands.

Start with seedlings for quicker results, place the pots somewhere sunny and give each child a pot to look after. Add a small trellis for the cucumbers so they can climb.

Fill each pot with Rocky Point Premium Potting Mix to give your snack garden a strong start.

Save this idea for your next family garden project!

Everything Grows this spring with Rocky Point.

22/09/2026

Meet Pot Perfection the new premium potting mix available at Bunnings!

Made with RP HydroGro™ for better airflow and healthier roots, plus a wetting agent for even hydration and up to 18 months’ feed with POLYON.

One hardworking mix for thriving indoor AND outdoor pots! From roses and citrus to natives*, vegetables and everything in between.

(*May not be the best choice for extremely phosphorus sensetive varieties)

22/09/2026

Most indoor plants don't die of neglect, they drown. Water sits, roots can't breathe, and the plant gives up from the bottom of the pot.

Pot Perfection is a nursery-grade mix, the same kind trusted by 400+ wholesale growers across QLD and NSW. RP HydroGro wood fibre, coir and composted pine bark hold moisture without staying soggy, and 18 months of controlled release feed means no monthly top ups.

Better Homes and Gardens named it one of five home upgrades worth making this spring:
https://www.bhg.com.au/homes/renovating/5-home-upgrades-to-make-your-home-work-harder/

Now in selected Bunnings stores nationally.

22/09/2026

A little chaotic, a lot of fun, and plenty of memories made!

Getting the garden ready for the season with the whole team helping out. Sugar Cane Mulch by The Garden Family locks in soil moisture so our hard work stays protected.

Head to Bunnings to prep your garden beds today!