Growing Grass In Shaded Areas
By Dominic Hooghuis - DVH Property Maintenance - www.dvh-maintenance.com
DVH Property Maintenance maintains many of Melbourne’s gardens both residential and commercial and we’re often faced with the tough task of getting lawns to grow under trees within the landscape. While this can seem impossible (in some situations it is) there are some handy tips to know which will keep your grass looking lush and green under the shade of a tree,
Kikuyu Grass – Love it or hate it?
By Dominic Hooghuis - DVH Property Maintenance - www.dvh-maintenance.com
Kikuyu has been a popular choice for lawns in Australia for decades; it is native to a region of East Africa that is home to the Kĩkũyũ tribe.
When to prune Melbourne's most popular trees & Shrubs Part 1.
By Dominic Hooghuis - DVH Property Maintenance - www.dvh-maiuntenance.com
Camellias:
An established Camellia just needs a light annual trim to keep it maintained. Once it’s finished flowering you can prune it a little harder to pull it back into a desired form. Harder pruning is acceptable & will rejuvenate the shrub for years to come, but be aware that it may not flower the following year.