The elegant union of ornamental and productive.
Creating Pet-Friendly Paradises: A Guide to Low-Toxicity Gardening in Melbourne Suburbs We all adore our furry companions, delighting in the joy they bring to our lives. However, have you ever considered the hidden dangers lurking in your garden that could potentially harm your beloved pets? Picture this scenario: pets innocently frolicking in the backyard, rolling
Many think they can’t grow food because the are in a rental situation… * In most cases, this could not be further from the truth! Setting up food gardens for rental and renters is definitely possible. * We might just need to be a bit more ingenious… * Raised Garden Beds can be
Built on a rooftop in Richmond in the early summer of 2012, this rooftop garden is only two steps away from the kitchen. As well as a breathtaking view on Melbourne’s CBD, this garden features: A perfect amount of shade from the hot afternoon sun and dominating dry north-western winds provided by this gorgeous Jacaranda. Two removable
After months of preparation, we finally had the pleasure to plant this front garden. Looking at it now, it is hard to believe that a year ago, this front garden was entirely covered with invasive runner grasses. Using the well proven technique of sheet mulching, we have patiently suppressed the grasses, built up soil biology
Libertas Gardens is proud to be associated with the Little Veggie Patch Co and the Pop Up Patch at Federation Square. * Starting on the 29th of November we will be running workshops on the broad topic of edible gardens. As usual our workshops will be as at hands-on and interactive as possible, but will
A few words about regenerative farming and gardening strategies, meat and plant diet: I decided to write this as an answer to a conversation with a vegan gardener that objected the use of animals in a community garden. This is an opinion article, feel free to comment on it to add your views to the
At Libertas Gardens, what really keeps us going is our dream to green up the suburbs. We think it is possible to create a nicer, healthier and an ecologically sound urban environment for us to live in and our children to grow up in. In collaboration with Melbourne City Rooftop Honey and Reclaim The Curb, we
Our Garden and Permaculture Consultations are a perfect first step towards a new landscape and a better garden. Our 2hr consultations for $220 (inc. GST, consultation report & transportation) are straight to the point and highly productive.
Part of building and designing productive gardens is to find interesting and imaginative ways to use edible and useful plants in otherwise traditional landscapes. Per example, by planting edible hedges! . . Ever wondered if the standard (and quite boring?) Box hedge could be replaced with something useful? . . Meet Myrtus ugni (Chilean guava)!