Stratco Blog Articles

Welcome to the May Garden Club notes. Firstly we would like to wish all the Mothers out there a very Happy Mother’s Day. Our best wishes to you all and we hope you have a lovely day.

Now is the perfect time to get started on planting your winter vegetables - Phil Gepps Cross, Horticulturist

With all the restrictions now in place due to Covid-19, along with fears of food security, we have seen an extraordinary rise in the numbers of people looking to grow their own veggies and fruit to the point where there is a shortage of both vegetable seedlings and seeds! Learn more...

Unsure when to plant your veggies? Click on your climate zone below to view your veggie growing calendar.

Are you after an easy way to grow herbs and vegetables at the moment? Try grabbing your salad straight from the garden in a Stratco Raised Garden bed that can be right outside your door.

We’ve now ticked over into autumn, my favourite time of year and in my opinion the very best time of year to get out into the garden and plant.

There is nothing quite like enjoying a fresh salad made straight from your garden with sun ripened juicy tomatoes, crisp green lettuce and cool cucumbers. What if we told you that you could grow all of this in a raised garden bed?

Welcome to the February Garden Notes. The weather is very unpredictable at the moment, reaching for the sunscreen one day and looking for a jacket the next!

December, and the beginning of this month have certainly proved to be challenging for gardens and gardeners with both of us feeling a little dried out.

It’s December and we’re now in the home straight heading for Christmas! Where did the year go? Let’s have a look at a couple of things that you can do in the garden and around the home this month to prepare.

Find out how to take control of your garden by eradicating weeds and caring for your plants.

Find out the best ways to look after that lawn and be prepared before we head into the summer months.