Garden guides
Gardening tips for the Blue Mountains
Practical advice for mountain gardens, written for local frost, soils and fire seasons.
Blue Mountains garden calendar: what to do each season
Mountain gardens run on their own timetable. Here's what to do and when, with notes for the warmer lower Mountains and the frosty upper Mountains.
Read the guide →Bushfire-ready garden checklist for Blue Mountains homes
Most of the Blue Mountains is bushfire-prone land. These are the garden jobs that make the biggest difference before the bush fire danger period begins.
Read the guide →Frost-hardy plants for the upper Blue Mountains
From Wentworth Falls to Mount Victoria, gardens face heavy frost, cold winds and the odd snowfall. These plants handle it and still look great.
Read the guide →When to prune hedges and shrubs in the Blue Mountains
Prune at the wrong time up here and frost can burn the new growth or you lose a season of flowers. Here's a simple timing guide.
Read the guide →How often should you mow your lawn in the Blue Mountains?
The answer depends on your grass, your altitude and the season. Here's a quick guide for lower and upper Mountains lawns.
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