The Mulch Episode
The great gardener’s ally, Mulch. Why is it so important and when is it the best time to do it? It helps to retain moisture. When mulching in the spring we add a layer of protection to the soil. The mulch will provide shade to the soil under it helping [...]
Pruning Your Roses
WHEN TO PRUNE There are varying opinions of the best time to prune your roses… here at Corkhill Bros we opt for late July - early August! This means the roses are still dormant, but the frosty mornings are (hopefully!) coming to an end. Some gardeners choose to prune them [...]
June in the Garden
June is a quieter month in the garden and is a great time to get on top of those odd jobs or start construction of a new garden project! Sure it can be cold in Canberra, but we still have beautiful sunny days when we can get outside and absorb [...]
Bulbs in May!
Are you a beginner gardener? Or just looking for inspiration for your garden? Here at Corkhill Bros, we can give you advice on what products to use to create the garden of your dreams. As the longest running landscaping supplier in the Canberra region, we have lots of experience, and [...]
Product Spotlight: Nimmitabel Blue Stone
This Winter we are shining a spotlight on our Nimmitabel Blue Stone range... The Nimmitabel Blue Stone is a product that was only added to our range this year and includes the Nimmitabel Wall Rock, Nimmitabel Hydrasplit and Nimmitabel Stepping Stones. Each are naturally a beautiful blue-grey colour with a [...]
Hiring a skip bin in Canberra… What you need to know!
Hiring a skip bin can sometimes be confusing.... What size skip bin do I need? What can I put in the bin? How do I avoid hidden costs? We hear you! We have worked to put together this helpful guide to make ordering a skip bin in Canberra simple! If [...]