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24.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES How to manage PESTS in an ORGANIC garden? There are a number of strategies available to organic gardeners, but for best results it pays to use multiple options as part of an INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT plan. Here's an outline of the most accessible methods for the home gardener:... MANUAL REMOVAL - the most labour intensive, but a good place to start with small infestations, also an opportunity to observe closely in and around your plants. Regular OBSERVATION is key to managing pests BEFORE numbers get out of control ORGANIC PESTICIDES - there are a number of easy-to-use organic sprays available for a range of insect and mite pests. Apply them in a TARGETED fashion to avoid reducing BIODIVERSITY across your garden as a whole BAITED TRAPS - these can be a completely targeted approach, tailored to a SPECIFIC problem pest. Using pheromone or food type baits, these clever inventions can be a surprisingly SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE, and worthwhile INVESTMENT in your garden We offer consultation packages to suit any size garden, starting from $99. Find out more here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

24.01.2022 Our stunning letterbox here at Number 6 Alton. That's how much we love our local Sandstone from our friends at #gosfordquarries Don't hesitate to give is a call if you would like your Street frontage to look this fabulous #naturalbushlandscapes #landscapesyoucanlivein #lookinguplandscapes

24.01.2022 SNEAKY SNAPSHOT Cross Country Kubota 'Tis the season to RETAIN! Jon and the team have been busy with our KUBOTA MINI-EXCAVATOR this past month, digging, shifting, placing and finishing off a variety of large scale retaining walls. Our excavator will EASILY FIT down the side access of most residential buildings, with the total outside dimensions coming UNDER 1M WIDE.... But don't let its size fool you! It PUNCHES WELL ABOVE ITS WEIGHT and combined with the skills of our EXPERIENCED TEAM, there are very few situations it won't handle (under the ocean, maybe? ). Got a tough landscaping project in a tricky spot? Get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

22.01.2022 SNEAKY SNAPSHOT Busy as a bee The flowers are out in our nursery, and so are the pollinators! We all know the European honey bee, but have you seen any others in your patch lately? Native 'honey bag' bees, blue banded bees and other solitary bees all feed on and harvest pollen from a wide range of our favourite native and introduced fruiting plants - pollinating them along the way so we can enjoy our own harvest ... We can help you support a healthy pollinator population in your backyard - get in touch to book one of our horticultural consultation packages. Find our contact details here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

22.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES Frosty! Are you prepared for late frosts in the garden? ... That sparkling blanket of white is pleasing to the eye, frustrating on your windscreen and DEADLY for fresh new growth on your plants In the coastal belt between Sydney and Newcastle, most plants can be grown quite successfully, including many that are not well adapted to frosts. Throw in a mix of UNSEASONAL WEATHER in recent months and we tend to see a lot of new tender growth appearing before the last cold snap of winter has passed. A frost or two at this time can cause SERIOUS DAMAGE to even the most established plants and trees in the garden. So how can you minimise the damage and PROTECT your precious plants? - Where possible, an OVERNIGHT COVERING with an old blanket, canvas or similar can work wonders, trapping warmer air around the plant so it can make it through the night. - Some biodegradable POLYMER-BASED SPRAYS (such as 'DroughtShield') are available to help increase resistance to light frosts. Simply spray on all exposed parts of the plant before frosts arrive. - Longer term, BALANCED NUTRITION can be key to supporting the natural mechanisms within a plant which promote frost-hardiness. Deficiencies in potassium in particular can undermine these, leaving even frost tolerant plants more susceptible than they need be. And if you wake up to see that dreaded sparkling white early in the morning? Get some warm clothes on and brave the cold so you can HOSE YOUR PLANTS down where necessary, from top to bottom. Melting the frost slowly this way before the sun gets to it should go a long way to reducing the damage done to your plants. Need help frost-proofing your garden? Get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

21.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES PRUNED your ROSES yet? It's not too late, but Spring is just around the corner. Our qualified horticulturists can get the job done for you, as well as feed, weed and treat any pest or disease issues that may be present. Get in touch for more info on our new garden care packages!

20.01.2022 SNEAKY SNAPSHOT STEAM IT. Steam it goooood Here is our new Weed Ninja at work, using SATUSTEAM technology to kill off a tough patch of perennial grass INSTANTLY.... No waiting around for weeds to slowly die off, and absolutely NO CHEMICALS - except of course WATER Our ECO-UPGRADE option includes SatuSteam weeding and can be applied to any of our Garden Refresh packages or ongoing maintenance plans. Get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

18.01.2022 Hi Cooranbong, Looking Up Landscapes will be having a sale on crash damaged stock from our Landscaping Depot this Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm. All damaged stock half price, that's 50% off! While Stocks last. Plants are a little shaken after their ordeal, but otherwise intact and ready for planting asap. Ring the Gate Bell (at 6-8 Alton rd, Cooranbong) for assistance.

17.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year, but we are so proud of team who have stayed creative, flexible, resilient and courageous. What's more four of our team took the added brave step to show support for their fellow bro's and 'grow a Mo for Movember'. When asked 'why the Mo?' by our son, the answer was "to remind men to look after themselves". What a timely reminder Movember has been, not just to look after ourselves but to look out for each other. It has been such a privilege getting behind this worthy cause. 'Leave no man behind'.

17.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES How to amend soil pH in the garden? Soil pH levels are a key factor affecting which nutrients are available to your plants. The wrong soil pH for the varieties planted in your garden may mean certain required nutrients are not available to the plants, while others might be available at very high (toxic) concentrations.... Test soil pH level with a high quality soil test kit. To raise your soil pH (decrease acidity), treat with garden lime or dolomite. Liquid lime products are particularly effective and easy to use. To lower your soil pH (increase acidity), treat with liquid sulphur. We can test, diagnose and address your garden soil issues, with our Garden Refresh packages starting at $249. Get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

17.01.2022 Proud of this project our team worked really hard to complete recently! We love working with natural Sandstone Bushrock. It is endemic to this area, as well as being a Quarry by-product. This means less transport emissions, less manufacturing emissions, returning materials back into the Landscape where they originally came from. At Looking Up Landscapes we are always conscious of how we can #treadlightly on the Landscape. We can't wait to see the plants settle into their new home, returning this embankment back to a beautiful rainforest bush nook, just like those that occur naturally in this area. #landscapesyoucanlivein #lookinguplandscapes #naturalbushgardens #lakemacquariensw

16.01.2022 SNEAKY SNAPSHOT Pre-Spring REFRESH sesh! Our Garden Refresh team has polished off another pearler in Cooranbong - check out these DELICIOUS before and after shots.... Spring bookings are running out fast for our Garden Refresh packages, starting from $249. For more info, get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

16.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES WEEDS in your LAWN? Now is a great time to start getting on top of them before Spring. We can help! We even have a new chemical free option using the power of saturated steam ... We can also help with a year round maintenance plan; covering weeding, feeding, pest and disease management. Get in touch to book an on-site consultation with a qualified horticulturist, here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

14.01.2022 PRODUCT PEEK The first summer veggie seedlings are IN STOCK NOW We've got the classic old faithful 'GROSSE LISSE' for bunches of FAT and TASTY fruit; or for those with limited space - try the super SWEET super COMPACT tomato 'PATIO' ... We've also got eggplant 'PATIO' in stock, so even a balcony gardener can grow all the fresh veg they need for a delicious moussaka After something a bit SPICY? We've got 'BIRDSEYE' chillies ready to go And of course we've got fresh stock in our HUGE RANGE OF HERBS. With the explosion in home growing this year, we may be seeing some shortages soon, but we'll be doing our best and working with our suppliers to ensure we can maintain as broad a range as possible for all our local gardeners. You can find our plant trolleys out the front of Cooranbong MEGA FRUIT BARN, and on weekdays you can even visit us across the road to view our full range. We'll even COME TO YOU! Get in touch to find out more or place an order: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

12.01.2022 Check out the weed treatment underneath this Liquidambar... the weeds are thoroughly treated but the tree above could not be happier. If this grass had been treated with Glyphosate, a shallow-rooting tree like the Liquidambar would have been stressed and yellowing. Our Weed Technics machine provides a 100% chemical-free method of treating weeds. Using only Saturated Steam to treat weeds on contact, Weed Technics is completely safe around pets, children, vulnerable persons and sensitive gardens. To find out more about #goinggreen for you weed treatment call or email us for a product flier.

09.01.2022 Yes: we are FULLY INSURED! Licensed builders are required to take out a certificate of insurance under the HBCF for most residential building projects valued at over $20,000 including GST. Looking Up Landscapes holds a current certificate of insurance under this scheme. Don't risk your property and investment with an uninsured contractor ... Read more here: https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au//hbcf-homeowner-fact-sheet.pdf

08.01.2022 PRODUCT PEEK POT like a PRO! Awesome pot plants start with high quality potting mix. And the next few weeks are a great time to repot many of our favourites in time for spring... ... Our range includes: Premium Potting Mix - Suitable for the widest variety of plants, it is long lasting and includes an excellent controlled release fertiliser so you can POT and GO! Native Potting Mix - Specially developed to cater for the requirements of a wide variety of AUSTRALIAN NATIVE plants; including the notoriously phosphorus-sensitive proteaceous species (such as the grevillea, banksia and waratah). Vegetable and Herb Mix - Great for edible plants in pots, planters and even in smaller garden beds; we source a delicious (well, for the plants at least!) blend that is CERTIFIED FOR ORGANIC GARDENING. Finally a high quality potting mix to grow your own fresh Organic veggies and herbs! Get in touch to find out more or place an order: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

06.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been! Whilst there have been many challenges we have been overwhelmed with support from our Local community. It has been such a pleasure meeting so many of our neighbors and connecting with local businesses, in ways that we may never have done without COVID keeping us all home! To our wonderful customers, fellow local business owners, suppliers, neighbours, and local community... thank you for your support this year. We have loved doing life and gardens with you this year! Looking Up Landscapes Landscaping, Garden Care and Pop-Up Nursery in Cooranbong will be closed from 24th Dec 2020 and return 4th January 2020. Our Pop-Up Nursery will be operating on the 30th December ONLY 8am-4pm, 50% off all 2020 plant stock. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

06.01.2022 GARDEN GRIPES Weed Fatigued? It's that time of year again when our favourite plants are getting knocked around by unstable WEATHER EXTREMES while the weeds seem to FLOURISH ... A weed is typically defined as ANY PLANT WHERE IT IS NOT WANTED, or alternatively as a general pain in the proverbial! Have a NEED to END your WEED problem? We can help! From large scale manual removal, to organic certified weed spraying and our famous SatuSteam weeding machine (chemical free!), we are sure to have an option available to suit your situation, and can even help you develop a plan for long term management of weeds in your lawns and gardens. Ready for ACTION? Find out how to get in touch with our team here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html

05.01.2022 PRODUCT PEEK Want FRESH fruit and veggies in your own backyard/frontyard/courtyard? We can help! Our instant garden beds are practical, easy on the eye and most importantly food safe And they can be customised to your requirements. ... We can even fill with soil, prepare and plant them out for you - they really are INSTANT Contact our team today to get in before the spring rush Demonstration garden beds can be viewed (and tasted ) at our Community Picking Garden, opposite Avondale Shopping Village on Alton Road, Cooranbong.

02.01.2022 PRODUCT PEEK Need to IMPROVE your SOIL in time for Spring? We can help! We have a range of high quality organic based fertilisers and composts, including bagged manures that are well composted and ready to be applied directly to your garden. We even have free delivery to Cooranbong, Dora Creek and Morisset. ... So why not let us bring the POO to YOU Get in touch with our team, here: https://lookinguplandscapes.com.au/contact-page.html