My Gardening Journey

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve been gardening for any length of time, you know that there are always new techniques and methods to try. One that has truly revolutionized my approach to seed planting is smoke treatment for seeds. I stumbled upon this method years ago, and since then, it has become a staple in […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Over the years, I’ve found that gardening is more than just a hobby—it’s a way of life. And I’m not just talking about the joy of growing fresh vegetables or the satisfaction of seeing flowers bloom. One of the most profound benefits I’ve experienced is how gardening supports mental health and wellbeing.

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hello, gardening friends! April has arrived in Australia, and as the gardening season shifts, it’s the perfect time to get your hands in the soil and start fresh projects. With so much to consider, I thought I’d share my own Expert Advice for April Gardening to help guide you through this transitional

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about the joys of making my own homemade preserves and relishes. There’s something incredibly satisfying about harvesting fresh ingredients from your garden and turning them into a delicious homemade treat. One of my absolute favorites has to be tomato and chilli relish. If you’ve never

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re like me, you know that there’s something truly magical about planting seeds. Whether it’s vegetables, flowers, or herbs, the whole process of sowing seeds and watching them grow is incredibly rewarding. But, after years of gardening, I’ve learned the hard way that there’s a lot more to sowing seeds for

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Creating the “Expert Advice: May Newsletter in Australia” has been a delightful and eye-opening experience as I navigated the changing demands of my own garden while finding ways to help fellow gardeners in our unique climate. In May, the weather truly begins to cool, marking a noticeable shift toward autumn and the

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re looking for a way to use up some of your summer harvest or just want to try a new, unique jam recipe, you’re in the right place. I’ve been making jam for years, and let me tell you—there’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of opening a jar of homemade jam

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve been gardening for any length of time, you’ve likely encountered a few pests that make you scratch your head and wonder how to deal with them. One pest that I didn’t initially know how to handle was the millipede. They seem harmless at first, but after a few visits to

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’ve ever watched a butterfly flutter by or heard the hum of bees as they dance between your flowers, you know the magic that pollinators bring to your garden. Pollinators—bees, butterflies, birds, and even some bats—are essential to the health of our gardens and ecosystems. Over the years, I’ve learned a

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! If you’re someone who’s interested in growing your own food, you’ve probably heard the buzz around sustainability in gardening. The idea of cultivating a garden that will provide food year after year, without depleting the land or requiring constant intervention, is something that has become increasingly important to me over the years.