New Product – Out Deco

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OUTDECO Garden Screens  (Click on images to enlarge)

  • Robust & Hardwearing
  • All Australian Made & Owned
  • Made from Renewable Australian Hardwood tailings
  • Hardwood product resistant to run-off weathering, bloat and rot
  • Cut, fix, sand and paint or seal using standard handyman timberwork tools
  • Provides 75% Privacy Blockout
  • 1200mmx600mm sheets easy for DIY

OUTDECO Gardenscreen is an astute product that in essence takes the versatility, usability and achievability of trellis, but creates unparalelled visual effect to rival the design values of designer lasercut architectural features.

Aspirations of the traditional aussie backyard with pailing fence, lawn and Hills Hoist have transformed into the designer “outdoor room” and all of us want to get more out of this intimate, tranquil space. However we generally have less space and more imposing neighbours. With its aesthetic wow factor and its privacy value Outdeco’s Gardenscreen ticks many boxes on the wish list of outdoor living lovers.

The modular nature allows the product to be used in many ways. First and foremost it is a great partner to decking, creating vertical features around the deck space, shrouding and/or extending a pailing fence, shed, watertank or pool utilities. Other features may include gazebos, collumns, building facades, partitions gates. Its versatile nature means it has the ability to be used in a variety of styles and themes from a small domestic garden project to large commercial applications.

As a timber-based product, it is also easy to carry, fix and finish. Each unit weighs 4-5kg and its 1200x600mm size makes it easy to transport. Like many timber material it can be fixed with screws nailgun, adhesive or combination of these. It can be cut, drilled and sanded like timber. It can be left untreated to weather like a deck (or it can be coated in a decking product or exterior paint).

For more information visit www.outdeco.com.au or contact Brendan @ Greenside via the “Email Us” link at the top of the page. We are the recommended installer for Out Deco screens in the bayside area.

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Apartment Living – How to grow tomatos

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If you live in an apartment or unit you might think you don’t have the space to grow any fruit/vegetables. Well here are some tips on how to grow tomatos with limited space, time or money. Checkout the slideshow above and follow the step by step instructions below and you will be enjoying home grown tomatos in no time! You will need the following…1 x bag of potting mix, 2 x tomato seedlings, a blade or scissors, screw driver.

1) Go down to Bunnings and pick up a bag of premium potting mix and 2 x tomato seedlings. Get 2 different types, for example Cherry Tomatos and Roma or Big Reds as you will more likely consume more if they can be used for different meals/salads etc.

2) Take the knife (or scissors) and cut the bag of potting mix through the middle on one side only. Grab the cut bag underneath from the middle and lift it up so both halves are now standing upright. Do this outside as it will be a little messy!

3) Cut the other half of the bag to separate them and push the sides in to make them both a more round shape. This will help them stand upright on their own.

4) Place the bags in a position where they will receive the most sun, this might be a spot in your courtyard, a balcony or on a window sill. Plant one seedling in each bag.

5) Finally pierce each bag around the bottom about 6 times with a screw driver or similar for drainage. DON’T do little slits with a knife because if you try to carry the bags to a new location they are more likely to split open. Water each plant with approx 500ml of water every 2nd day or daily after extremely hot days.

HINTS…try to place plants near a wall or hand rail as you will want to tie up the plants when they get grow taller. If keeping the plants inside by a window, place an old towel under each plant to absorb any excess water.

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Vegetable Planting for Summer

Vegetable gardens are becoming more and more popular in landscape design as people are realising the importance of organic foods. However you don’t need a professionally designed garden to introduce a small veggie patch. There are many ways you can start or build your own veggie patch and in as little time as 4 to 6 weeks you could be enjoying your very own home grown organic foods. If you don’t think you have the room then check back in a few weeks when I post some cool ideas on how to get your own veggie patch even if you live in an apartment!

For more information on how to build your own raised veggie patch click here .  This link provides a lot of good information on how to get the best out of your garden. If you have any other questions you can always send us a message via our Contact Us page.

Below are a list of popular veggies that will do well over the coming summer…

Beetroot, Broccoli, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrots, Celery, Chives, Chilli, Coriander, Cucumber,

Leeks, All kinds of Lettuce, Oregano, Parsley, Parsnip, Pumpkin, Radish, Rocket, Silverbeet,

Squash, Corn, Tomatoes, Spinach, Watermelon, Zucchini.

All of the above can be planted in full sun and harvest times will vary from 6 to 14 weeks depending on what it is, location, soil quality etc.

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WELCOME

Welcome to the Greenside Landscaping website. Unlike other landscaping sites with their fancy words and airbrushed photos, we prefer to take a different approach. We will regularly post updates of our current jobs so our clients and their family and friends can watch the progress of their new garden as it evolves.

At certain times of the year we also like to post handy hints on how to maintain your garden, simple gardening reminders and news about new products or techniques that might benefit you or your garden. These may be as simple as a reminder to plant your new tomato plants for the coming summer, or tips on how to best prune those special roses. Be sure to check back occasionally for our latest update.

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